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politics and international relations

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Cost of living crisis: the UK needs to raise taxes not cut them – here’s why

Cost of living crisis: the UK needs to raise taxes not cut them – here’s why

Taxation has turned out to be the main issue dividing the two candidates in the current Conservative Party leadership contest. While Rishi Sunak wants to hold off making tax cuts until after the cost of living crisis has been tackled, Liz Truss wants immediate reductions. She believes cutting taxes will not cause further rises in inflation for consumers. Article by Professor Paul Whiteley

Professor Paul Whiteley

23 August 2022

Vlog

Episode 8 - Chopping Wood: Country Conflict and Cooperation - Brighter Futures

Episode 8 - Chopping Wood: Country Conflict and Cooperation - Brighter Futures

With speaker Kristian Gleditsch

Professor Kristian Gleditsch, Professor Jules Pretty

13 June 2022

Vlog

Episode 6 - So Far So Good: Parliaments and Policy Engagement - Brighter Futures

Episode 6 - So Far So Good: Parliaments and Policy Engagement - Brighter Futures

With speaker Shane Martin

Professor Jules Pretty, Professor Shane Martin

11 June 2022

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what the result of the confidence vote means for the PM and the Conservative Party

what the result of the confidence vote means for the PM and the Conservative Party

Professor Paul Whiteley

07 June 2022

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Why Britain really cannot afford to cut civil servants right now

Why Britain really cannot afford to cut civil servants right now

Professor Paul Whiteley

25 May 2022

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What 2022 local council results mean for the next general election

What 2022 local council results mean for the next general election

Professor Paul Whiteley

11 May 2022

Podcast

The Louder Than Words Podcast: Being Kinder Being Human

The Louder Than Words Podcast: Being Kinder Being Human

Louder Than Words looks at how kindness can transform lives. We speak to Professor Gina Reinhardt from the Department of Government at the University of Essex, Dr Gillian Sandstrom from the School of Psychology at the University of Sussex, and journalist and broadcaster Anna Jones author of Divide.

Professor Gina Reinhardt, Professor Jules Pretty

21 April 2022

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How do governments decide which groups are "terrorist organisations"?

How do governments decide which groups are "terrorist organisations"?

How do governments decide which groups are "terrorist organisations"?

Mirna El Masri, Dr Brian Phillips

10 February 2022

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Cost of living crisis: historical evidence suggests voters could quickly turn against Tories

Cost of living crisis: historical evidence suggests voters could quickly turn against Tories

Cost of living crisis: historical evidence suggests voters could quickly turn against Tories

Professor Paul Whiteley

09 February 2022

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How to oust a Tory leader: the rules explained

How to oust a Tory leader: the rules explained

Dr Tom Quinn

24 January 2022

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