Patrick Dunleavy
@patrickdunleavy.bsky.social
Emeritus Professor of Politics & Public Policy, London School of Economics & Political Science.
Interests - digital era governance, democratic audit & renewal, theories of the state, elections & party competition.
And in open social science, universities.
Interests - digital era governance, democratic audit & renewal, theories of the state, elections & party competition.
And in open social science, universities.
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Many thanks from all our authors to the 12,000 readers who have downloaded our book “Australia’s Evolving Democracy” or any chapter this year so far. We are hugely grateful! It’s open access, always. press.lse.ac.uk/books/e/10.3...
November 25, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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📉London has recorded the lowest number of murders in 2025 since monthly records began!
😮That number represents a fall of almost 60% compared to 2003.
😮That number represents a fall of almost 60% compared to 2003.
November 25, 2025 at 3:51 PM
📉London has recorded the lowest number of murders in 2025 since monthly records began!
😮That number represents a fall of almost 60% compared to 2003.
😮That number represents a fall of almost 60% compared to 2003.
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Between the support of the right-to-genocide, the arresting 80 year old protestors, and now the rollback of Juries, starting to think that Starmer isn’t the crack Human Rights lawyer we were sold on…
One of the most authoritarian governments of the modern age. Which is saying something.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Jury trials could be scrapped except in most serious cases
Only cases of alleged murder, rape or manslaughter will be decided by a jury under new proposals to cut court backlogs.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Between the support of the right-to-genocide, the arresting 80 year old protestors, and now the rollback of Juries, starting to think that Starmer isn’t the crack Human Rights lawyer we were sold on…
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Who to believe… a single Nigel Farage or twenty of his former classmates?
November 25, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Who to believe… a single Nigel Farage or twenty of his former classmates?
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100 million meals delivered in London under the mayor of London, Sadiq Khan's universal free school meal scheme – an amazing achievement!
No child can learn when they’re hungry, and the NEU is proud to stand alongside such a ground breaking campaign.
No child can learn when they’re hungry, and the NEU is proud to stand alongside such a ground breaking campaign.
November 25, 2025 at 4:26 PM
100 million meals delivered in London under the mayor of London, Sadiq Khan's universal free school meal scheme – an amazing achievement!
No child can learn when they’re hungry, and the NEU is proud to stand alongside such a ground breaking campaign.
No child can learn when they’re hungry, and the NEU is proud to stand alongside such a ground breaking campaign.
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Needless to say, this story is nowhere near the front page of the BBC website despite only being posted 4 hrs ago. So where have the BBC put a story about Farage, an MP who leads a Westminster party and whose seat is in Essex? In the "Wales" news section, obviously
Reform UK's Nigel Farage challenged by BBC reporter over school racism claims
Nigel Farage insisted he has never engaged in 'direct, personal' abuse, following accusations of racism.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Needless to say, this story is nowhere near the front page of the BBC website despite only being posted 4 hrs ago. So where have the BBC put a story about Farage, an MP who leads a Westminster party and whose seat is in Essex? In the "Wales" news section, obviously
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Absolutely it can. Is Michelle Mone still there??
November 25, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Absolutely it can. Is Michelle Mone still there??
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I didn't set up an inquiry to have it produce actual findings.
November 24, 2025 at 1:15 PM
I didn't set up an inquiry to have it produce actual findings.
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Boris Johnson ‘beyond contempt’ for attack on Covid inquiry’s findings and refusal to apologise
Families of the Covid bereaved have reacted with horror to the lack of contrition in the former prime minister’s weekly column. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Families of the Covid bereaved have reacted with horror to the lack of contrition in the former prime minister’s weekly column. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Boris Johnson ‘beyond contempt’ for attack on Covid inquiry’s findings
Families of the Covid bereaved have reacted with horror to the lack of contrition in the former prime minister’s weekly column
www.independent.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Boris Johnson ‘beyond contempt’ for attack on Covid inquiry’s findings and refusal to apologise
Families of the Covid bereaved have reacted with horror to the lack of contrition in the former prime minister’s weekly column. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Families of the Covid bereaved have reacted with horror to the lack of contrition in the former prime minister’s weekly column. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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Governing by Decree: The Trump Presidency and the Decline of “Legislating Together” | Political Science Quarterly
Interesting, cautious take on the utter collapse of U.S. checks and balances, but fails to cover Trump’s rule of law breaches & corruption.
academic.oup.com/psq/advance-...
Interesting, cautious take on the utter collapse of U.S. checks and balances, but fails to cover Trump’s rule of law breaches & corruption.
academic.oup.com/psq/advance-...
Governing by Decree: The Trump Presidency and the Decline of “Legislating Together”
Abstract. During his two terms as president, Donald Trump has asserted exceptional executive power, diluting Congress's governing responsibilities. The Tru
academic.oup.com
November 24, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Governing by Decree: The Trump Presidency and the Decline of “Legislating Together” | Political Science Quarterly
Interesting, cautious take on the utter collapse of U.S. checks and balances, but fails to cover Trump’s rule of law breaches & corruption.
academic.oup.com/psq/advance-...
Interesting, cautious take on the utter collapse of U.S. checks and balances, but fails to cover Trump’s rule of law breaches & corruption.
academic.oup.com/psq/advance-...
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The latest round of alleged misconduct in the sleaze-ridden House of Lords - can its reputation go any lower? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Two peers face suspension from House of Lords
Former Army chief Lord Richard Dannatt and businessman Lord Evans of Watford face suspensions.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 4:36 PM
The latest round of alleged misconduct in the sleaze-ridden House of Lords - can its reputation go any lower? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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The promise, peril and pragmatism of Britain’s nuclear “renaissance” blogs.lse.ac.uk/businessrevi...
The promise, peril and pragmatism of Britain’s nuclear “renaissance” - LSE Business Review
Nuclear ’s capacity to help Britain meet its net-zero targets makes it a potentially attractive part of the energy mix. But are the government’s plans viable?
blogs.lse.ac.uk
November 24, 2025 at 2:59 PM
The promise, peril and pragmatism of Britain’s nuclear “renaissance” blogs.lse.ac.uk/businessrevi...
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Robbie Gibb needs to go, not just be diluted.
November 24, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Robbie Gibb needs to go, not just be diluted.
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Alan Rusbridger: “BBC has finally got the message that
a) its governance is a mess
b) the influence of Robbie Gibb has to be diluted
c) there needs to be a deputy DG”.
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
a) its governance is a mess
b) the influence of Robbie Gibb has to be diluted
c) there needs to be a deputy DG”.
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
BBC to expand standards panel and add deputy director general after bias row
Planned overhaul of editorial guidelines committee would dilute influence of Tory board appointment Robbie Gibb
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Alan Rusbridger: “BBC has finally got the message that
a) its governance is a mess
b) the influence of Robbie Gibb has to be diluted
c) there needs to be a deputy DG”.
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
a) its governance is a mess
b) the influence of Robbie Gibb has to be diluted
c) there needs to be a deputy DG”.
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
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🔴‘The ‘Eco-Populist’ Cost-Cutting Budget Rachel Reeves Should Really Deliver’
Only a radical approach to our broken privatised energy system can make British bill-payers genuinely better off, argues @donnachadhmc.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/b...
Only a radical approach to our broken privatised energy system can make British bill-payers genuinely better off, argues @donnachadhmc.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/b...
'The 'Eco-Populist' Cost-Cutting Budget Rachel Reeves Should Really Deliver'
Only a radical approach to our broken privatised energy system can make British bill-payers genuinely better off, argues Donnachadh McCarthy
bylinetimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:48 AM
🔴‘The ‘Eco-Populist’ Cost-Cutting Budget Rachel Reeves Should Really Deliver’
Only a radical approach to our broken privatised energy system can make British bill-payers genuinely better off, argues @donnachadhmc.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/b...
Only a radical approach to our broken privatised energy system can make British bill-payers genuinely better off, argues @donnachadhmc.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/b...
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“Take digital ID cards... Announced in September, it didn’t make it into Starmer’s conference speech… a government that tosses out the possibility of radical change and then forgets about it has absolutely no chance of grabbing the country’s attention.”
magazine.newstatesman.com/2025/11/19/i...
magazine.newstatesman.com/2025/11/19/i...
Is this the end of Labour?
Our political upheavals may prove lethal – and not just for Keir Starmer’s leadership
magazine.newstatesman.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:52 AM
“Take digital ID cards... Announced in September, it didn’t make it into Starmer’s conference speech… a government that tosses out the possibility of radical change and then forgets about it has absolutely no chance of grabbing the country’s attention.”
magazine.newstatesman.com/2025/11/19/i...
magazine.newstatesman.com/2025/11/19/i...
The latest round of alleged misconduct in the sleaze-ridden House of Lords - can its reputation go any lower? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Two peers face suspension from House of Lords
Former Army chief Lord Richard Dannatt and businessman Lord Evans of Watford face suspensions.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 4:36 PM
The latest round of alleged misconduct in the sleaze-ridden House of Lords - can its reputation go any lower? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The promise, peril and pragmatism of Britain’s nuclear “renaissance” blogs.lse.ac.uk/businessrevi...
The promise, peril and pragmatism of Britain’s nuclear “renaissance” - LSE Business Review
Nuclear ’s capacity to help Britain meet its net-zero targets makes it a potentially attractive part of the energy mix. But are the government’s plans viable?
blogs.lse.ac.uk
November 24, 2025 at 2:59 PM
The promise, peril and pragmatism of Britain’s nuclear “renaissance” blogs.lse.ac.uk/businessrevi...
Reposted by Patrick Dunleavy
Palestine Action ban could lead to people being wrongly criminalised, Home Office official says
Exclusive: Member of homeland security group says anti-terrorism Prevent scheme risks being overwhelmed by Palestine advocates www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Exclusive: Member of homeland security group says anti-terrorism Prevent scheme risks being overwhelmed by Palestine advocates www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Palestine Action ban could lead to people being wrongly criminalised, Home Office official says
Exclusive: Member of homeland security group says anti-terrorism Prevent scheme risks being overwhelmed by Palestine advocates
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Palestine Action ban could lead to people being wrongly criminalised, Home Office official says
Exclusive: Member of homeland security group says anti-terrorism Prevent scheme risks being overwhelmed by Palestine advocates www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Exclusive: Member of homeland security group says anti-terrorism Prevent scheme risks being overwhelmed by Palestine advocates www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Alan Rusbridger: “BBC has finally got the message that
a) its governance is a mess
b) the influence of Robbie Gibb has to be diluted
c) there needs to be a deputy DG”.
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
a) its governance is a mess
b) the influence of Robbie Gibb has to be diluted
c) there needs to be a deputy DG”.
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
BBC to expand standards panel and add deputy director general after bias row
Planned overhaul of editorial guidelines committee would dilute influence of Tory board appointment Robbie Gibb
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Alan Rusbridger: “BBC has finally got the message that
a) its governance is a mess
b) the influence of Robbie Gibb has to be diluted
c) there needs to be a deputy DG”.
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
a) its governance is a mess
b) the influence of Robbie Gibb has to be diluted
c) there needs to be a deputy DG”.
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
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Farage urged to explain conspiracy theories linked to antisemitism he voiced in US media
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Farage urged to explain conspiracy theories linked to antisemitism he voiced in US media
Exclusive: The Reform UK leader discussed far-right talking points in web TV and radio appearances between 2009 and 2018
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Farage urged to explain conspiracy theories linked to antisemitism he voiced in US media
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Governing by Decree: The Trump Presidency and the Decline of “Legislating Together” | Political Science Quarterly
Interesting, cautious take on the utter collapse of U.S. checks and balances, but fails to cover Trump’s rule of law breaches & corruption.
academic.oup.com/psq/advance-...
Interesting, cautious take on the utter collapse of U.S. checks and balances, but fails to cover Trump’s rule of law breaches & corruption.
academic.oup.com/psq/advance-...
Governing by Decree: The Trump Presidency and the Decline of “Legislating Together”
Abstract. During his two terms as president, Donald Trump has asserted exceptional executive power, diluting Congress's governing responsibilities. The Tru
academic.oup.com
November 24, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Governing by Decree: The Trump Presidency and the Decline of “Legislating Together” | Political Science Quarterly
Interesting, cautious take on the utter collapse of U.S. checks and balances, but fails to cover Trump’s rule of law breaches & corruption.
academic.oup.com/psq/advance-...
Interesting, cautious take on the utter collapse of U.S. checks and balances, but fails to cover Trump’s rule of law breaches & corruption.
academic.oup.com/psq/advance-...