Philip Cowley
@philipjcowley.bsky.social
Professor of Politics.
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Typically entertaining piece with a review of the research set out here: bsky.app/profile/turn...
Latest piece for the @thehousemag.bsky.social, on the island of strangers speech and similar. Also ft Bob Hawke.
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The Professor Will See You Now: Island of strangers
Lessons in political science. This week: island of strangers
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November 20, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Typically entertaining piece with a review of the research set out here: bsky.app/profile/turn...
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Shout it from the rooftops @philipjcowley.bsky.social www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...
The Professor Will See You Now: Island of strangers
Lessons in political science. This week: island of strangers
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November 20, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Shout it from the rooftops @philipjcowley.bsky.social www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...
Latest piece for the @thehousemag.bsky.social, on the island of strangers speech and similar. Also ft Bob Hawke.
www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...
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The Professor Will See You Now: Island of strangers
Lessons in political science. This week: island of strangers
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November 20, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Latest piece for the @thehousemag.bsky.social, on the island of strangers speech and similar. Also ft Bob Hawke.
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Hugh Dalton is spinning in his grave...
November 20, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Hugh Dalton is spinning in his grave...
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The CGD book launches just keep coming! Please, join us this Thursday for a presentation by co-authors @stijntvankessel.bsky.social (QMUL) and Daniele Albertazzi (University of Surrey), as well as for comments by Cora Lacatus, Q&A with the audience, and a small drinks reception afterwards.
November 18, 2025 at 1:32 PM
The CGD book launches just keep coming! Please, join us this Thursday for a presentation by co-authors @stijntvankessel.bsky.social (QMUL) and Daniele Albertazzi (University of Surrey), as well as for comments by Cora Lacatus, Q&A with the audience, and a small drinks reception afterwards.
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🌟Celebrating PSA at 75🌟
🏅 Our top 75 most cited articles in PSA journals. Collated by @profnjallen.bsky.social
📚 All articles accessible until 31 Jan 2026. Enjoy!
@polstudies.bsky.social @journalpolitics.bsky.social @bjpir.bsky.social @psrjournal.bsky.social @journals.sagepub.com
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🏅 Our top 75 most cited articles in PSA journals. Collated by @profnjallen.bsky.social
📚 All articles accessible until 31 Jan 2026. Enjoy!
@polstudies.bsky.social @journalpolitics.bsky.social @bjpir.bsky.social @psrjournal.bsky.social @journals.sagepub.com
buff.ly/PRZoRdi
November 17, 2025 at 8:00 AM
🌟Celebrating PSA at 75🌟
🏅 Our top 75 most cited articles in PSA journals. Collated by @profnjallen.bsky.social
📚 All articles accessible until 31 Jan 2026. Enjoy!
@polstudies.bsky.social @journalpolitics.bsky.social @bjpir.bsky.social @psrjournal.bsky.social @journals.sagepub.com
buff.ly/PRZoRdi
🏅 Our top 75 most cited articles in PSA journals. Collated by @profnjallen.bsky.social
📚 All articles accessible until 31 Jan 2026. Enjoy!
@polstudies.bsky.social @journalpolitics.bsky.social @bjpir.bsky.social @psrjournal.bsky.social @journals.sagepub.com
buff.ly/PRZoRdi
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When I say "all of Westminster", I mostly mean me. But it *is* the perfect Christmas present for that difficult relative who likes politics...
www.amazon.co.uk/Smallest-Roo...
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The Smallest Room in the House: 50 political oddities to read in more than one sitting: Amazon.co.uk: Philip Cowley: 9781785909702: Books
Buy The Smallest Room in the House: 50 political oddities to read in more than one sitting by Philip Cowley (ISBN: 9781785909702) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eli...
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November 17, 2025 at 8:29 AM
When I say "all of Westminster", I mostly mean me. But it *is* the perfect Christmas present for that difficult relative who likes politics...
www.amazon.co.uk/Smallest-Roo...
www.amazon.co.uk/Smallest-Roo...
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The brutal reality of life as an Android owner in London: First you’re shocked as you’re mugged. Then you’re humiliated as the thief returns the device. www.londoncentric.media/p/london-pho...
"Don't want no Samsung"
Plus: Scroll down to see what might be the strangest new artwork in the capital and read more on our investigations into the capital's landlords.
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November 18, 2025 at 7:50 AM
The brutal reality of life as an Android owner in London: First you’re shocked as you’re mugged. Then you’re humiliated as the thief returns the device. www.londoncentric.media/p/london-pho...
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Shenzhen-based toymaker FoloToy withdraws AI-powered teddy bear “Kumma” after it was found to be giving wildly inappropriate responses, including tips on how to light matches, kiss, and engage in bondage.
AI-Powered Stuffed Animal Pulled From Market After Disturbing Interactions With Children
FoloToy says it's suspended sales of its AI-powered teddy bear after researchers found it gave wildly inappropriate and dangerous answers.
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November 17, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Shenzhen-based toymaker FoloToy withdraws AI-powered teddy bear “Kumma” after it was found to be giving wildly inappropriate responses, including tips on how to light matches, kiss, and engage in bondage.
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"As a new generation of Labour MPs grapple with their unease...Taverne’s example reminds us of the importance of having independently minded MPs with the shrewdness and elegance of the 'Victor of Lincoln'."
Words by our Manager Tom Chidwick in the latest @thehousemag.bsky.social!
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Words by our Manager Tom Chidwick in the latest @thehousemag.bsky.social!
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Tribute to Lord Taverne: the resilient rebel who was 'too hot to handle'
In becoming the first post-war independent victor of an English by-election, Dick Taverne helped break the dominance of the main parties in 1973. W...
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November 17, 2025 at 1:30 PM
"As a new generation of Labour MPs grapple with their unease...Taverne’s example reminds us of the importance of having independently minded MPs with the shrewdness and elegance of the 'Victor of Lincoln'."
Words by our Manager Tom Chidwick in the latest @thehousemag.bsky.social!
shorturl.at/BeTPd
Words by our Manager Tom Chidwick in the latest @thehousemag.bsky.social!
shorturl.at/BeTPd
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2) Labour are not seen as having the best policies on any of the key issues. But no one is! Add to that historic low satisfaction with the PM and Chancellor, scepticism that this gvt's policies will improve the economy or public services, and public anxiety over their finances and ...
November 17, 2025 at 10:49 AM
2) Labour are not seen as having the best policies on any of the key issues. But no one is! Add to that historic low satisfaction with the PM and Chancellor, scepticism that this gvt's policies will improve the economy or public services, and public anxiety over their finances and ...
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I forget who said it originally, but the thing about unsustainable policies is they can't go on forever.
In other news look at councils projected cumulative deficit just on special needs costs over the next few years. Yikes.
November 17, 2025 at 9:39 AM
I forget who said it originally, but the thing about unsustainable policies is they can't go on forever.
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'Fewer than half are even fully aware that universities conduct research.'
Real indictment of universities' strategies and comms this. An own goal that could and should be rectified. Engaging broad publics with research is not rocket science. And if it were, universities have rocket scientists. 3/3
Real indictment of universities' strategies and comms this. An own goal that could and should be rectified. Engaging broad publics with research is not rocket science. And if it were, universities have rocket scientists. 3/3
November 17, 2025 at 8:04 AM
'Fewer than half are even fully aware that universities conduct research.'
Real indictment of universities' strategies and comms this. An own goal that could and should be rectified. Engaging broad publics with research is not rocket science. And if it were, universities have rocket scientists. 3/3
Real indictment of universities' strategies and comms this. An own goal that could and should be rectified. Engaging broad publics with research is not rocket science. And if it were, universities have rocket scientists. 3/3
It would appear that, in a massive oversight, this list in the Telegraph has omitted the book that all of Westminster are calling “the perfect Christmas present for that difficult relative who likes politics”.
November 17, 2025 at 8:26 AM
It would appear that, in a massive oversight, this list in the Telegraph has omitted the book that all of Westminster are calling “the perfect Christmas present for that difficult relative who likes politics”.
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Good defence by Harry Yorke of the use of anonymous sources link.thetimes.co.uk/view/61951ae...
November 16, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Good defence by Harry Yorke of the use of anonymous sources link.thetimes.co.uk/view/61951ae...
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Same in Sussex...
November 15, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Same in Sussex...
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The latest edition of the House magazine is out now! Try a sample and subscribe here:
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The growth edition featuring
- Mel Stride
- Dan Neidle on HMRC
- Your Party crisis - the inside story
- Prof Cowley on the island of strangers
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The growth edition featuring
- Mel Stride
- Dan Neidle on HMRC
- Your Party crisis - the inside story
- Prof Cowley on the island of strangers
November 15, 2025 at 3:47 PM
The latest edition of the House magazine is out now! Try a sample and subscribe here:
www.politicshome.com/house-magazi...
The growth edition featuring
- Mel Stride
- Dan Neidle on HMRC
- Your Party crisis - the inside story
- Prof Cowley on the island of strangers
www.politicshome.com/house-magazi...
The growth edition featuring
- Mel Stride
- Dan Neidle on HMRC
- Your Party crisis - the inside story
- Prof Cowley on the island of strangers
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I just asked Claude to turn one of my lectures into the script for an Adam Curtis documentary and I am not sorry
November 14, 2025 at 8:24 PM
I just asked Claude to turn one of my lectures into the script for an Adam Curtis documentary and I am not sorry
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Sharp as ever from @philipjcowley.bsky.social but delightfully with added sass this week
Something for the weekend? Latest @thehousemag.bsky.social article, on The Case of The Unknown Political Party...
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The Professor Will See You Now: Coyness in political research
Lessons in political science. This week: coyness in political research
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November 14, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Sharp as ever from @philipjcowley.bsky.social but delightfully with added sass this week
Something for the weekend? Latest @thehousemag.bsky.social article, on The Case of The Unknown Political Party...
www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...
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The Professor Will See You Now: Coyness in political research
Lessons in political science. This week: coyness in political research
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November 14, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Something for the weekend? Latest @thehousemag.bsky.social article, on The Case of The Unknown Political Party...
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"Kids, you tried your best, and you failed miserably. The lesson is, never try."
November 14, 2025 at 9:30 AM
"Kids, you tried your best, and you failed miserably. The lesson is, never try."