British Politics and Policy at LSE

British Politics and Policy at LSE

London School of Economics and Political Science

Evidence-based social science for UK policy and politics. BPP is a multidisciplinary academic blog run by the London School of Economics and Political Science. Our central aim is to increase the public understanding of British politics and policy by providing accessible academic commentary and research. We have no editorial “line” beyond a commitment to communicating social science research and commentary in ways that enhance public debate and understanding.


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LSE: London School of Economics and Political Science · 8 May 2024 English

In the shadow of the Rwanda Act, overturning a decision by the Supreme Court and putting in question the Refugee Convention of Human Rights, Shami Chakrabarti argues that the Government’s …


LSE: London School of Economics and Political Science · 7 May 2024 English

There is an apparent paradox when it comes to NHS funding: the government is spending a record amount of money on it, and yet it is underfunded. Nicholas Barr explains …


LSE: London School of Economics and Political Science · 3 May 2024 English

Analysis by Liam Clegg and Graeme Davies shows that between 2008 and 2019, Westminster governments systematically favoured politically-aligned local authorities when it came to distributing government grants. The UK is …


LSE: London School of Economics and Political Science · 2 May 2024 English

In the run up to London’s mayoral election, misinformation regarding ULEZ has been promoted and weaponised by candidates like Susan Hall. This tactic distorts the public’s perception of environmental policies …


LSE: London School of Economics and Political Science · 1 May 2024 English

Following the local elections, nearly half of the English population will have a metro mayor by May 3rd. Despite their extensive responsibilities, there is no official channel of exchange between …


LSE: London School of Economics and Political Science · 30 April 2024 English

Bart van Ark, Anna Valero and Andy Westwood argue that a new statutory body for growth and productivity would facilitate policymaking across government. As the UK gears up for a …


LSE: London School of Economics and Political Science · 26 April 2024 English

The freedom to protest is one of the fundamental rights in a liberal democracy. But a series of public order laws passed by Parliament in recent years have made the …


LSE: London School of Economics and Political Science · 25 April 2024 English

A lot of policymaking focuses on solving short-term problems, in sight of the 3-4 year electoral cycle. But big crises are never too far off. Alexander Evans argues that social …


LSE: London School of Economics and Political Science · 24 April 2024 English

The intellectual movement of postliberalism is gaining attention and is likely to play an important role in reshaping the Conservative party’s future. Paul Kelly traces postliberalism’s development, from the philosophy …


LSE: London School of Economics and Political Science · 22 April 2024 English

The UK should continue pursuing its policy of calling for restraint on Israel’s response to Iran, while at the same time impose further economic sanctions on Iran and tackle its …