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Brexit era and general election 2019 commentary

The Brexit era and the general election 2019

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Trusted academic commentary from leading experts

As the UK negotiates its way through one of the most extraordinary periods in its political history, and now its first December general election in almost 100 years, Essex academics are on hand to provide commentary and fresh thinking. 

Our trusted, research-driven contributions are insightful, informed and unafraid. Our experts regularly contribute to the debate via national, international and regional outlets including the BBC, the Washington Post and The Conversation.

If you are a member of the press looking for trusted academic commentary, please use the links below to contact us directly. We are waiting for your call.

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Ben Hall

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University of Essex, 07867 977728

Catherine McDonald

Catherine McDonald

Senior Faculty Communications Officer

University of Essex, 07767 903558

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Professor John Bartle

Professor John Bartle

Department of Government, University of Essex

John comments on public opinion and the policy mood, voting behaviour, British political parties and the British judiciary. Click here to view John's contact details, biography and list of publications.
Dr Alexandra Hennessy

Dr Alexandra Hennessy

Department of Government, University of Essex

Alexandra provides expert commentary on European Union Politics, political economy, trade policies, and comparative European politics. Click here to view Alexandra's contact details, biography and list of publications.
Professor Robert Johns

Professor Robert Johns

Department of Government, University of Essex

Rob specialises in SNP, IndyRef2, Scottish politics, public opinion, ideology, party positions and voter representation. Click here to view Rob's contact details, biography and list of publications.
Professor Shane Martin

Professor Shane Martin

Head of Department

Department of Government, University of Essex

Shane is ready to share expert opinion on parliament and coalition government in Britain, public policy, Irish politics, legislative politics and comparative European politics. Click here to view Shane's contact details, biography and list of publications.
Dr Tom Quinn

Dr Tom Quinn

Department of Government, University of Essex

Tom comments on UK party leadership elections, party organisation, intra-party democracy, change in the UK party system and ‘first past the post’ accountability. Click here to view Tom's contact details, biography and list of publications.
Professor Vania Sena

Professor Vania Sena

Essex Business School, University of Essex

Vania comments on industrial policy, productivity and innovation. Click here to view Vania's contact details, biography and list of publications.
Dr Laura Sudulich

Dr Laura Sudulich

Department of Government, University of Essex

Laura's expertise includes electoral campaigns, electoral behaviour, public opinion, social media and the digital election, and the Northern Irish border. Click here to view Laura's contact details, biography and list of publications.
Professor Paul Whiteley

Professor Paul Whiteley

Department of Government, University of Essex

Paul provides expert commentary on British political parties, public opinion, electoral behaviour and political economy. Click here to view Paul's contact details, biography and list of publications.
Professor Peter Bloom

Professor Peter Bloom

Essex Business School, University of Essex

Peter can provide expertise on broader political trends as they relate to business, management and the economy. He can also provide more specific insight into the relationship between technology, development and policy. Click here to view Peter's contact details, biography and list of publications.

Our experts on

the Brexit story so far

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Professor Rob Johns and Where Do Voters' Loyalties Lie?
Read the STV news article by Rob Johns. Learn more about the the election analysis which looks at what matters most to voters ahead of the December 12 poll.
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Professor Paul Whiteley and the decisions which could deliver Boris a majority
Read the article in the Conversation by Paul Whiteley and Harold Clarke. Discover more about the latest polls which show the Conservatives are moving into a possibly decisive lead.
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Professor Rob Johns and the Polls Show Everything To Play For in Scotland
Read the STV news article by Professor Rob Johns. Learn more about how Scotland might vote on December 12th.
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Professor Rob Johns on the Radio 4 Today Programme
Listen to Professor Rob Johns on the Today programme (1 hour 53 minutes 30 seconds in). Learn more about how, why and where the Brexit Party will have impact in the general election of 2019.
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Professor Paul Whiteley and Ways the Parliamentary Election Could Go
Read the Monkey Cage article in the Washington Post by Paul Whiteley. Read more about four possible ways in which the election could go.
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Professor Rob Johns on BBC Essex
Listen to Professor Rob Johns on BBC Radio Essex (11 minutes and 7 seconds in). Learn about the electoral pact between the Lib Dems, Plaid Cymru and the Green Party and the effect on Chelmsford.
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Professor Paul Whiteley and the UK Election 2019
Read the article in The Conversation by Paul Whiteley and Harold Clarke. Learn more about how British political parties are positioning themselves in time for the impending general election.
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Professor Paul Whiteley and What the Polls Are Telling Us
Read the article in The Conversation by Paul Whiteley and Harold Clarke. Learn more about the impending election following the recent showdown between prime minister Boris Johnson and MP's.
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Professor Paul Whiteley and a No-deal Brexit
Read the article in The Conversation by Paul Whiteley and Harold Clarke. Learn more about the possibility of a no-deal Brexit and the potential opportunity for currency traders riding a predictable trend.
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Professor Paul Whiteley and Why Young People are Voting Again
Read the article in The Conversation by Paul Whiteley, Harold Clarke and Matthew Goodwin. Read more about the underpaid, overworked and debt laden circumstances of young voters.
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Professor Paul Whiteley and Why Britain Really Voted to Leave the EU
Read this research showcase from Paul Whiteley which analyses data to determine the real reasons behind the leave vote.
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Professor John Bartle and None Past the Post
Read this abstract from the book by Nicholas Allen and John Bartle. Learn more about the unexpected 2017 British general election and its equally unexpected outcome.
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Professor Rob Johns on Takeover: Explaining the Extraordinary Rise of the SNP
Read the abstract from the book by Rob Johns and James Mitchell. Learn more about how the Scottish National Party dominated the political narrative in Scottish – and British – politics for ever.
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Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ
Telephone: 07867 977728 / 01206 872400
Catherine McDonald, Senior Faculty Communications Officer University of Essex
Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ
Telephone: 07767 903558 / 01206 873684
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