Martin Lodge
@martinlodge.bsky.social
Regulation, Bureaucracy, Fulham FC, 1. FC Köln, Meinerzhagen
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Respectfully would argue that the Brexit referendum itself was a symptom of a political class that had withdrawn from governing and instead entertained itself with spectacle politics. (Wrote this in 2018 with @martinlodge.bsky.social). www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1...
November 13, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Respectfully would argue that the Brexit referendum itself was a symptom of a political class that had withdrawn from governing and instead entertained itself with spectacle politics. (Wrote this in 2018 with @martinlodge.bsky.social). www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1...
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www.lse.ac.uk/accounting/c... Regulating apprenticeships workshop on 28 November @carr-lse.bsky.social with Baroness Wolff (KCL), Baroness Spielman (LSE), Tim Leunig (LSE), Ricardo Espinoza (OECD) and Montse Gomendio (Nebrija University)
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November 12, 2025 at 11:21 AM
www.lse.ac.uk/accounting/c... Regulating apprenticeships workshop on 28 November @carr-lse.bsky.social with Baroness Wolff (KCL), Baroness Spielman (LSE), Tim Leunig (LSE), Ricardo Espinoza (OECD) and Montse Gomendio (Nebrija University)
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Call for papers for the European Network for Public Administration (ENPA) inaugural conference in Bucharest 🇷🇴 22-25 April 2026. Come join our group on Public Sector Organisations - or one of 19 other research groups or 13 thematic panels. Abstract submission until 5 January 2026 👇
October 24, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Call for papers for the European Network for Public Administration (ENPA) inaugural conference in Bucharest 🇷🇴 22-25 April 2026. Come join our group on Public Sector Organisations - or one of 19 other research groups or 13 thematic panels. Abstract submission until 5 January 2026 👇
www.lse.ac.uk/accounting/c... Regulating apprenticeships workshop on 28 November @carr-lse.bsky.social with Baroness Wolff (KCL), Baroness Spielman (LSE), Tim Leunig (LSE), Ricardo Espinoza (OECD) and Montse Gomendio (Nebrija University)
Events
Events
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November 12, 2025 at 11:21 AM
www.lse.ac.uk/accounting/c... Regulating apprenticeships workshop on 28 November @carr-lse.bsky.social with Baroness Wolff (KCL), Baroness Spielman (LSE), Tim Leunig (LSE), Ricardo Espinoza (OECD) and Montse Gomendio (Nebrija University)
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We've been told for decades that 16 year olds are super prepared for the vote - overflowing with knowledge, enthusiasm, and electoral vim.
Now they're about to get it, it'll all be about training, citizenship classes, outreach programmes and the rest...
Now they're about to get it, it'll all be about training, citizenship classes, outreach programmes and the rest...
'Votes at 16' is coming, but how prepared are young people?
Next Thursday, join Hattie Andrews @politicsproject.bsky.social, Emma Connolly @uclspeechlab.bsky.social and Hans Svennevig @citizenshippgceioe.bsky.social @ioe.bsky.social at this in-person event with @uclspp.bsky.social.
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Next Thursday, join Hattie Andrews @politicsproject.bsky.social, Emma Connolly @uclspeechlab.bsky.social and Hans Svennevig @citizenshippgceioe.bsky.social @ioe.bsky.social at this in-person event with @uclspp.bsky.social.
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Votes at 16: Is Citizenship Education up to Scratch?
The UK is lowering the voting age to 16, but how prepared are young people to take part in elections?
www.ucl.ac.uk
November 10, 2025 at 7:14 AM
We've been told for decades that 16 year olds are super prepared for the vote - overflowing with knowledge, enthusiasm, and electoral vim.
Now they're about to get it, it'll all be about training, citizenship classes, outreach programmes and the rest...
Now they're about to get it, it'll all be about training, citizenship classes, outreach programmes and the rest...
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Post-liberalism has distinctive British and US sources but increasingly the US elements are driving changes in British politics - see my new book Against Post Liberalism to find out why and to see why that might be a problem… @lsegovernment.bsky.social @politybooks.bsky.social #Postliberalism
October 26, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Post-liberalism has distinctive British and US sources but increasingly the US elements are driving changes in British politics - see my new book Against Post Liberalism to find out why and to see why that might be a problem… @lsegovernment.bsky.social @politybooks.bsky.social #Postliberalism
Still better than any ice cream I had in 32 years in London:
In Traditions-Eiscafé geht nach 65 Jahren eine Ära zu Ende – „Es ist alles sehr komisch“
www.come-on.de/volmetal/mei...
In Traditions-Eiscafé geht nach 65 Jahren eine Ära zu Ende – „Es ist alles sehr komisch“
www.come-on.de/volmetal/mei...
In Traditions-Eiscafé geht nach 65 Jahren eine Ära zu Ende – „Es ist alles sehr komisch“
Im Eiscafé Cortina geht eine Ära zu Ende. Nach 65 Jahren verabschiedet sich die Familie De Bernardin. Lulzim und Gani Murati übernehmen das traditionsreiche Eiscafé und führen es ab Februar 2026 weite...
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October 11, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Still better than any ice cream I had in 32 years in London:
In Traditions-Eiscafé geht nach 65 Jahren eine Ära zu Ende – „Es ist alles sehr komisch“
www.come-on.de/volmetal/mei...
In Traditions-Eiscafé geht nach 65 Jahren eine Ära zu Ende – „Es ist alles sehr komisch“
www.come-on.de/volmetal/mei...
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“This morning, Germany is one nation again.”
This is how BBC Breakfast News reported on German reunification, 35 years ago today.
This is how BBC Breakfast News reported on German reunification, 35 years ago today.
October 3, 2025 at 6:43 AM
“This morning, Germany is one nation again.”
This is how BBC Breakfast News reported on German reunification, 35 years ago today.
This is how BBC Breakfast News reported on German reunification, 35 years ago today.
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The Hertie School mourns the passing of Prof. Dr Dr h.c. Claus Offe, Professor Emeritus of Political Sociology, an extraordinary scholar, teacher and colleague.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and all who had the privilege to know him.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and all who had the privilege to know him.
October 2, 2025 at 2:07 PM
The Hertie School mourns the passing of Prof. Dr Dr h.c. Claus Offe, Professor Emeritus of Political Sociology, an extraordinary scholar, teacher and colleague.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and all who had the privilege to know him.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and all who had the privilege to know him.
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Herausragender Wissenschaftler, bewunderter Autor, befreundeter Kollege, kluger Ratgeber: Claus Offe ist gestorben!
October 2, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Herausragender Wissenschaftler, bewunderter Autor, befreundeter Kollege, kluger Ratgeber: Claus Offe ist gestorben!
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🚨 I am looking for a new colleague @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social at HAPP is looking to hire a permanent 🙂 lecturer in International Public Policy.
Apply here: www.qub.ac.uk/sites/QUBJob...
@ecpr.bsky.social @ecprinterestgroups.bsky.social @psaireland.bsky.social
Apply here: www.qub.ac.uk/sites/QUBJob...
@ecpr.bsky.social @ecprinterestgroups.bsky.social @psaireland.bsky.social
Academic Opportunities | Career Opportunities at Queen's | Queen's University Belfast
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September 18, 2025 at 9:16 PM
🚨 I am looking for a new colleague @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social at HAPP is looking to hire a permanent 🙂 lecturer in International Public Policy.
Apply here: www.qub.ac.uk/sites/QUBJob...
@ecpr.bsky.social @ecprinterestgroups.bsky.social @psaireland.bsky.social
Apply here: www.qub.ac.uk/sites/QUBJob...
@ecpr.bsky.social @ecprinterestgroups.bsky.social @psaireland.bsky.social
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Transforming Government - new @carr-lse.bsky.social discussion paper on contemporary public sector reform. With @leightonandrews.bsky.social, Roland Koch, Daniel Werfel and Richard Mottram
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www.lse.ac.uk/accounting/a...
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August 5, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Transforming Government - new @carr-lse.bsky.social discussion paper on contemporary public sector reform. With @leightonandrews.bsky.social, Roland Koch, Daniel Werfel and Richard Mottram
www.lse.ac.uk/accounting/a...
www.lse.ac.uk/accounting/a...
New piece on risk, regulation and resilience revista.clad.org/ryd/article/...
Vista de La resiliencia del Estado regulador en una era de policrisis
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September 8, 2025 at 6:27 PM
New piece on risk, regulation and resilience revista.clad.org/ryd/article/...
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The University of Georgia’s School of Public and International Affairs seeks applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in governance and policy of energy systems and security in the transport sector (road, rail, maritime, air, intermodal, pipeline, space).
August 22, 2025 at 5:47 PM
The University of Georgia’s School of Public and International Affairs seeks applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in governance and policy of energy systems and security in the transport sector (road, rail, maritime, air, intermodal, pipeline, space).
Transforming Government - new @carr-lse.bsky.social discussion paper on contemporary public sector reform. With @leightonandrews.bsky.social, Roland Koch, Daniel Werfel and Richard Mottram
www.lse.ac.uk/accounting/a...
www.lse.ac.uk/accounting/a...
www.lse.ac.uk
August 5, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Transforming Government - new @carr-lse.bsky.social discussion paper on contemporary public sector reform. With @leightonandrews.bsky.social, Roland Koch, Daniel Werfel and Richard Mottram
www.lse.ac.uk/accounting/a...
www.lse.ac.uk/accounting/a...
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The headline here should say:
"Number of private schools increases by 35 - showing fears of an exodus to be unfounded".
(The increase is mentioned way down the article.)
www.thetimes.com/article/19ef...
"Number of private schools increases by 35 - showing fears of an exodus to be unfounded".
(The increase is mentioned way down the article.)
www.thetimes.com/article/19ef...
More than fifty private schools shut since Labour put VAT on fees
Department for Education defends ending tax breaks for independent institutions, after parents lost a legal battle at the High Court this year — view map
www.thetimes.com
August 4, 2025 at 7:22 AM
The headline here should say:
"Number of private schools increases by 35 - showing fears of an exodus to be unfounded".
(The increase is mentioned way down the article.)
www.thetimes.com/article/19ef...
"Number of private schools increases by 35 - showing fears of an exodus to be unfounded".
(The increase is mentioned way down the article.)
www.thetimes.com/article/19ef...
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Sir Jon Cunliffe's Water Commission Report will not help ministers resolve the industry's fundamental trade-off:- water bills v. environmental improvements.
ukcivilservant.substack.com/p/unexploded...
ukcivilservant.substack.com/p/unexploded...
Unexploded Policy Bomb in Water Commission Report
The key water industry question is how much the companies, and their customers, should be forced to spend to improve its infrastructure and so reduce leaks and sewage discharges.
ukcivilservant.substack.com
July 25, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Sir Jon Cunliffe's Water Commission Report will not help ministers resolve the industry's fundamental trade-off:- water bills v. environmental improvements.
ukcivilservant.substack.com/p/unexploded...
ukcivilservant.substack.com/p/unexploded...
This is a great piece. But as a ‘European’ I am puzzled how the Anglo Saxons always talk about continental Europe as the land of abundant modern infrastructure. Somehow the German news look very different.
New post just out:
"How much are liberals to blame for state failure?"
On the strengths and weaknesses of the "abundance" philosophy.
(Free to read)
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"How much are liberals to blame for state failure?"
On the strengths and weaknesses of the "abundance" philosophy.
(Free to read)
open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/h...
How much are liberals to blame for state failure?
The strengths and weaknesses of the "abundance" philosophy
open.substack.com
July 18, 2025 at 8:30 AM
This is a great piece. But as a ‘European’ I am puzzled how the Anglo Saxons always talk about continental Europe as the land of abundant modern infrastructure. Somehow the German news look very different.
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Here’s a good post to read/share about the Texas flooding.
It is absolutely critical to correctly diagnose response failures — otherwise we “fix” the wrong things.
It is absolutely critical to correctly diagnose response failures — otherwise we “fix” the wrong things.
There have been claims that NOAA/NWS did not foresee catastrophic TX floods--but that's simply not true. This was undoubtedly an extreme event, but messaging rapidly escalated beginning ~12 hrs prior. Flood Watch mid PM, "heads up" outlook late PM, flash flood warnings ~1am.
July 5, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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Lovely obituary of my father Rodney Barker by Paul Kelly @pjthinker.bsky.social @lsegovernment.bsky.social
blogs.lse.ac.uk/government/2...
blogs.lse.ac.uk/government/2...
Rodney Barker (1942-2025) - LSE Government Blog
Professor Paul Kelly pays tribute to an influential scholar, committed teacher and distinctive thinker who left a lasting impact on his department and students. It is with great sadness that we announ...
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June 20, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Lovely obituary of my father Rodney Barker by Paul Kelly @pjthinker.bsky.social @lsegovernment.bsky.social
blogs.lse.ac.uk/government/2...
blogs.lse.ac.uk/government/2...
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🌍Last week, we had the great pleasure of welcoming more than 200 researchers from all over the world on our campus for the tenth Biennial Conference of the Standing Group on Regulatory Governance of the @ecpr.bsky.social.
🤝 A huge thank you to all our participants!
🤝 A huge thank you to all our participants!
June 18, 2025 at 1:25 PM
🌍Last week, we had the great pleasure of welcoming more than 200 researchers from all over the world on our campus for the tenth Biennial Conference of the Standing Group on Regulatory Governance of the @ecpr.bsky.social.
🤝 A huge thank you to all our participants!
🤝 A huge thank you to all our participants!
Delighted with the fabulous news regarding one of our MSc Regulation alumni. Congratulations, Johannes. @lsegovernment.bsky.social @carr-lse.bsky.social
June 13, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Delighted with the fabulous news regarding one of our MSc Regulation alumni. Congratulations, Johannes. @lsegovernment.bsky.social @carr-lse.bsky.social
A celebration of Christopher Hood’s legacy: blogs.lse.ac.uk/government/2...
Christopher Hood (1947-2025) - LSE Government Blog
We were extremely saddened to learn about death of our former colleague Christopher Hood in early January.
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June 8, 2025 at 7:28 PM
A celebration of Christopher Hood’s legacy: blogs.lse.ac.uk/government/2...