Words about constitutional policy, Labour and Scottish football. Director of research @Con_Soc.
Joined November 2012
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My first academic article, 'Towards a religious understanding of the Orange Order', is now available open access with Irish Studies Review. I'm pleased with it, so do take a look if it's your kind of thing! tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.…
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This is unhinged. It’s about mitigating “cumulative impact” (ie. people spilling out on to streets – drinking, enjoying, spending money), and choking off an area of huge economic productivity in favour of residents’ associations and motorists.
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Fascinating and worrying article from Craig Wells on @ukcla about capacity and detention. Do give it a read.
ukconstitutionallaw.org/2026…
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Are you fascinated by politics, people, elections and public opinion and what motivates voters of all parties and none? We are recruiting a political (small p) assistant to work closely with me across our analysis, commentary and research work. JD here more-in-common.jobs.personio…
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We're advertising for our 2026/7 Contributing Writer posts - a great opportunity to write on contemporary constitutional issues. Follow the link below for more information ⬇️
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England should have picked Cinderella for the fourth test.
At least she knows when to leave the ball.
I'll get my coat.
Happy Christmas Everyone.
Dig In and Plod On in 2026
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With the government announcing its plans to scrap Police and Crime Commissioners, Colin Talbot explores the answered question of who will police the police in their absence. Read it now at: consoc.org.uk/the-abolition-…
It was great to help run a huge schools event last week at @StMarysPutney . I’ve written briefly about the event on the website!
Last Friday the Constitution Society and Learn with the Lords welcomed thousands of students in person and online across the UK to participate in a special question time event at the home of the famous Putney Debates. Dexter Govan has the story: consoc.org.uk/question-time-…
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THIS is how Scotland qualify for a World Cup.
Take a bow, Kenny McLean.
#BBCFootball
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Too many commentators and BBC-exs grinding their own grudges. Big picture Trump shakedown of major British institutions egged on by enemies of plurality and impartiality in this country
Delighted to appear on Today in Parliament yesterday evening to discuss parliamentary scrutiny of the royal family. You can listen back to the programme at bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002l3… (I close out the programme at 23.30)
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We are delighted to announce the winner of the 2025 Constitution Society Essay Prize, in association with Haus Publishing, is Alexander Stricklin. Many thanks to all those who took part for your fantastic contributions. You can read the winning entry at: consoc.org.uk/announcement-2…
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Thank you @DexterGovan for the balanced and thoughtful report @CommonsPACAC
I’ve written a short piece for the blog before I head off on annual leave. @Simon4NDorset and @CommonsPACAC get a mention for the great work they’ve been doing recently. Give it a read!
I’ve written a short piece for the blog before I head off on annual leave. @Simon4NDorset and @CommonsPACAC get a mention for the great work they’ve been doing recently. Give it a read!
Our director of research, Dexter Govan, is on the blog this week highlighting the current tension between the Government and the Speaker of the House. Read it now at: consoc.org.uk/the-speakers-w…
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It was an absolute honour to wear the nr. 9 at Rangers, something that will fill me with pride for the rest of my life.
I want to wish everybody at Rangers all the best, take good care of the club, you guys are so important.
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Over the last two days, NUJ members across the UK, Ireland and Continental Europe organised further solidarity action to commemorate colleagues killed in Gaza and to highlight the vital importance of press freedom.
nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj-memb…
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We are looking for a full-time Campaign Manager for the Campaign for Compulsory Voting. Are you an experienced organiser eager to improve our democracy? Submit your application today! consoc.org.uk/campaign-manag… #JobOpportunity #Democracy #ApplyNow