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23 июл., 10:15

Our latest report is incredibly timely — my colleagues explain what is needed to protect the UK constitution and our democracy, including against an unscrupulous government. They also discuss how to implement it! I am particularly proud of the videos (recorded just yesterday) — do take a look!

UCL Constitution Unit

Safeguarding the Constitution: Key Steps to Strengthen UK Democratic Resilience Our latest report, by @lisajames.bsky.social, Meg Russell and @alanrenwick.bsky.social, sets out concrete reforms in a number of areas to safeguard the constitution and protect the integrity of democracy. Read it 👇

20 июл., 19:02

100% of the UK prime ministers on Bluesky follow me (it would be good if he changed his bio and started to post now!)

19 июн., 19:28

It is not completely clear who is going to be PM in three weeks, but what is certain is that we will be holding this amazing event on the constitution and the next few of years. And, if you cannot wait, our conference of amazing speakers across six panels is taking place next week, so do sign up 👇

The Constitution under Labour: Constitution Unit Conference 2026This online conference will take stock of recent constitutional developments, and look ahead, with a range of senior speakers including parliamentarians, academics, and commentators.www.ucl.ac.uk UCL Constitution Unit

Now that Andy Burnham is returning to Westminster, and possibly heading to Downing Street, what next for constitutional reform? On 9 July, join Frances Foley, @cathhaddon.bsky.social and @lisajames.bsky.social to discuss just this at our free, online event. Sign up 👉️ ucl.zoom.us/webinar/regi....

20 мая, 10:09

Meg delivered a brilliant lecture about the UK constitution's past, present and yet to come. She made so many important points, but I hope the below is a good summary. A recording is available on YouTube and in our podcast feed — it really is worth a listen (and not just for her kind shout-outs!)

UCL Constitution Unit

'We need to future-proof the system... And we need explicitly to recognise and convince others of the fundamental merits of the democratic system, its fragility and of course that the alternatives are much worse.' Meg Russell gave her valedictory lecture as Director last week. Watch and listen 👇

14 мая, 10:04

Two years ago, on the day that we announced our conference, Rishi Sunak called a general election. So the precedent exists for Keir Starmer to go as early as today! But hopefully this will result in no disruption to our conference, where we have so many interesting panels planned. Sign up!

UCL Constitution Unit

The Constitution Under Labour: Constitution Unit Conference 2026 Featuring six panels of experts and practitioners covering topics from UK–EU relations to choosing party leaders to elections, our free, online conference is taking place on 24 and 25 June! Sign up 👉 www.ucl.ac.uk/social-histo....

21 апр., 09:24

13 May is a big day for us (a Wednesday, so that Meg can do PMQs before going to the Palace). Meg is a brilliant leader who I learn so much from, really looks out for her team and is always one step ahead! And Alan will be a fantastic Director — I am really looking forward to what he has planned!

UCL Constitution Unit

We are set to enter a new era on 13 May as @alanrenwick.bsky.social takes over from Meg Russell as our Director. Tom Fleming will become Deputy Director and a new lecturer will join us next year. We can also confirm that our annual conference will happen on 24 and 25 June. Read all about it 👇

8 мар., 00:00

What a waste. It is right to remove the hereditary peers, but this government could have been much more ambitious with its Lords reform plans. For instance, the public greatly supports overhauling the appointments process, as we at @conunitucl.bsky.social explored 👉 www.ucl.ac.uk/social-histo....

Ministers offer Tories more peers to end hereditary bill standoffIt comes as the government tries to pass a bill to end hereditary peerages ahead of a spring deadline.www.bbc.co.uk

5 мар., 19:08

Sound your changes to the Ministerial and other Salaries Act 1975 alert! 🚨

PoliticsHome

The ministerial payroll will be increased under reforms being unveiled on Thursday, reports PolHome Editor @adampayne26.bsky.social The Labour government will argue it's not right that some ministerial positions continue to favour those who have the financial means to afford to do them unpaid

24 дек., 23:28

I Believe in Father Christmas is my favourite Christmas song. The message to me is that you have to make your own Christmas (like by wearing a Christmas jumper for the first 24 days of December!) The magic is not automatic (as it might feel in childhood), but has to be made by being jolly and kind.

Felicity Hannah

If you listen to one thing this December (and if you want to know why this song makes me weep at least 14 times over the Christmas period) - make it this excellent edition of Soul Music from the BBC - about the song I Believe in Father Christmas

23 дек., 21:06

This is my third Christmas at the Constitution Unit and I have finally found a reason to sneak 'Merry Christmas' into a social media post! Please complete our short survey — every response is being carefully read. And, if you have a PhD, consider applying to join the Unit!

UCL Constitution Unit

Merry Christmas from the Constitution Unit! Do you have some spare time over the festive period? Why not complete our short survey about what we do and how we can do it better 👉 qualtrics.ucl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_...? Or apply for our exciting new Lecturer in British and Comparative Politics role 👇

10 дек., 11:10

To quote Destiny's Child, 'tell me what you think about me'! (Well not me specifically, but we want to hear your views on the good ship Constitution Unit!)

UCL Constitution Unit

We want to hear from you! Having celebrated our 30th birthday earlier this year and with a relatively new UK government in office, we think now is a good time to take a fresh look at what we are doing. Fill out our short survey (which is easier on a computer) 👉 qualtrics.ucl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_....

5 дек., 16:27

A thread from Meg Russell on (more) House of Lords appointments. If these 33 appointments are made, that will be around 115 new life peers in 18 months. Keir Starmer is already one of the most proliferate PMs! Appointments are also often announced when politicians and journalists are looking away.

UCL Constitution Unit

Yesterday @pippacrerar.bsky.social reported in @theguardian.com that Keir Starmer is about to appoint another set of peers, including 25 Labour. Later Aubrey Allegretti in @thetimes.com suggested there would be 33 new peers in total. Three problems with this 🧵⤵️ www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

28 нояб., 21:30

Job opportunities at the Constitution Unit are rare and vacancies for a permanent role where the successful candidate will join our senior team are even rarer! We can offer great chat, frequent cake and, of course, the opportunity to lead high-quality research that will have a real-world impact!

UCL Constitution Unit

Join and help to lead the Constitution Unit! @uclspp.bsky.social is looking for a Lecturer in British and Comparative Politics who will also join our senior team and contribute to our research and impact activities. Applicants must have, or be near to finishing, a PhD. Apply 👇

24 окт., 15:14

Watch our event live on YouTube!

UCL Constitution Unit

Today's event is now starting! Join @catsmithmp.bsky.social, @rosewhiff.bsky.social, Tom Hawthorn and David Howarth to ask if the government's electoral reform plans go far enough. Sign up to watch on Zoom and ask questions 👉 www.ucl.ac.uk/social-histo.... Or, excitingly, watch live on YouTube 👇

15 окт., 10:42

Come for the 18 briefings in webpage form, stay for the 18 briefings in PDF form! These are fantastic resources covering topics ranging from democratic backsliding to parliamentary scrutiny to free and fair elections.

UCL Constitution Unit

It is briefings day! We are releasing newly updated versions of our briefings, plus three new ones! The series covers topics from the constitutional principles that underpin democracy to the role of citizens' assemblies. Use this mega-thread to browse them. And find out more 👇

24 сент., 19:07

Our excellent (and topical) lunchtime discussion about parliamentary treaty scrutiny. Constitution Unit superfans may notice that we did some slightly different things today, like shortening the length to an hour and streaming live on YouTube. It should also be out as a podcast episode very soon.

UCL Constitution Unit

How should the UK's parliaments scrutinise international agreements? Earlier today we hosted Lord (Peter) Goldsmith, @arabellalaw.bsky.social and @clareadamsonmsp.bsky.social to discuss just this. A recording is now available on YouTube and should be in our podcast feed very soon. Watch it 👇

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