Ralph Scott
@ralphscott.bsky.social
Leverhulme research fellow in politics at Bristol uni. ITV psephologist.
Investigating the effect of education on political attitudes and behaviour, among other things.
ralphscott.co.uk
Investigating the effect of education on political attitudes and behaviour, among other things.
ralphscott.co.uk
I think so - on p 105 from what I can see: bsky.app/profile/john...
International student fee levy details confirmed in Budget document: flat fee charged on institutions "of £925 per student per year of study, starting in August 2028 academic year 2028-29".
No charge for first 220 students per year.
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No charge for first 220 students per year.
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6926eb...
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
November 26, 2025 at 1:57 PM
I think so - on p 105 from what I can see: bsky.app/profile/john...
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They remain the only government in my lifetime without a theory of how economic growth happens and a determination that it definitely not be through universities, immigration, high skilled services, tax simplification, trade relations etc
November 24, 2025 at 8:34 AM
They remain the only government in my lifetime without a theory of how economic growth happens and a determination that it definitely not be through universities, immigration, high skilled services, tax simplification, trade relations etc
Reposted by Ralph Scott
For context
- International fees across UK unis is £10.3 billlion
- About a fifth of total income of about £52 billion/year
(International fees 23% of total income in 2023/24 v 5% in 90s)
- A 6% levy on international fees about £620m: so a bit above 1% of total university income, but uneven impact
- International fees across UK unis is £10.3 billlion
- About a fifth of total income of about £52 billion/year
(International fees 23% of total income in 2023/24 v 5% in 90s)
- A 6% levy on international fees about £620m: so a bit above 1% of total university income, but uneven impact
November 23, 2025 at 10:47 PM
For context
- International fees across UK unis is £10.3 billlion
- About a fifth of total income of about £52 billion/year
(International fees 23% of total income in 2023/24 v 5% in 90s)
- A 6% levy on international fees about £620m: so a bit above 1% of total university income, but uneven impact
- International fees across UK unis is £10.3 billlion
- About a fifth of total income of about £52 billion/year
(International fees 23% of total income in 2023/24 v 5% in 90s)
- A 6% levy on international fees about £620m: so a bit above 1% of total university income, but uneven impact
Reposted by Ralph Scott
Why do people think England flags have been raised on lampposts?
White adults
National pride: 26%
Anti-migrant/minority sentiment: 49%
Both: 19%
Ethnic minority adults
National pride: 15%
Anti-migrant/minority sentiment: 55%
Both: 20%
yougov.co.uk/society/arti...
White adults
National pride: 26%
Anti-migrant/minority sentiment: 49%
Both: 19%
Ethnic minority adults
National pride: 15%
Anti-migrant/minority sentiment: 55%
Both: 20%
yougov.co.uk/society/arti...
November 21, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Why do people think England flags have been raised on lampposts?
White adults
National pride: 26%
Anti-migrant/minority sentiment: 49%
Both: 19%
Ethnic minority adults
National pride: 15%
Anti-migrant/minority sentiment: 55%
Both: 20%
yougov.co.uk/society/arti...
White adults
National pride: 26%
Anti-migrant/minority sentiment: 49%
Both: 19%
Ethnic minority adults
National pride: 15%
Anti-migrant/minority sentiment: 55%
Both: 20%
yougov.co.uk/society/arti...
Congrats Chris and team!
November 19, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Congrats Chris and team!