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British Politics and Policy at LSE

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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 · 9 August 2024 English

The riots that erupted across Britain in late July and early August are the most significant instance of civil violence since 2011. Tim Newburn who lead the 2011 Reading the …


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

Brexit was hardly mentioned in the 2024 election campaign. That might suggest that voters have forgotten all about the issue that defined the previous election in 2019. But Jon Wheatley …


LSE: London School of Economics and Political Science · 6 August 2024 English

Across Europe, young voters are offering their support to parties of the right and sometimes far-right. The same isn’t happening in the UK, in fact young voters are increasingly voting …


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

Rachel Reeves announced the discovery of a “black hole” in the public finances, and blamed the previous Government for concealing it. Jo Michell argues that the use of such metaphors …


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

Labour has promised a “devolution revolution”, giving more power to local government to make decisions on economic growth, transport and employment support. Keir Starmer reinforced the point in the King’s …


LSE: London School of Economics and Political Science · 31 July 2024 English

Social care has been one of the victims of Rachel Reeves’ discovery of a £22 billion “black hole” in public finances. The cap that would have been introduced in October …


LSE: London School of Economics and Political Science · 31 July 2024 English

We at LSE sincerely apologise to Professor James Hughes for the fact that his article “Who are the Extremists?” was not published on the BPP blog in November 2023. An …


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

The ideas that served Labour well while in opposition will not be the ones that serve them well while in government, argue Dan Corry and Peter Kenway. The party needs …


LSE: London School of Economics and Political Science · 29 July 2024 English

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

Labour’s plans to tackle high immigration numbers when it comes to the arrival of small boats include the creation of a new Border Security force, as well as a new …