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Dr Andrew S. Roe-Crines 🏳️‍🌈 @andrewcrines.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

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Delighted we are now in the production stages for the Boris Johnson book! Reports are in, all good - now it's just a case of pulling together the proofs, writing the index, refinements (typo removal!) etc ahead of release! Hopefully in 2027, but sooner if we can. Will be good! Watch this space...

Boris Johnson standing outside Number 10.

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Dr Andrew S. Roe-Crines 🏳️‍🌈 @andrewcrines.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

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Dr Andrew S. Roe-Crines 🏳️‍🌈 @andrewcrines.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Very much looking forward to presenting a rhetorical analysis to #EPOP2026 in a few weeks - the paper examines the formation of the so-called 'special relationship' following #Churchill's "Sinews of Peace" speech. As a historical paper, it's also oddly topical(!) www.liverpool.ac.uk/politics/eve...

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Dr Andrew S. Roe-Crines 🏳️‍🌈 @andrewcrines.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Very much looking forward to delivering my CIE-commended module #POLI252 International Political Communication! The module draws from a range of ancient and classical rhetorical concepts to analyse comparative political discourse. Will be great!

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Dr Andrew S. Roe-Crines 🏳️‍🌈 @andrewcrines.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

From 2015, a round-table featuring actors from #GameofThrones whose character had died/been killed/blown up at the stage of the story! A glorious collection of top rated actors, talking about their performances and how their character impacted the story. www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WJ6...

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Dr Andrew S. Roe-Crines 🏳️‍🌈 @andrewcrines.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Today is voting day in #Clacton! A reminder of this short piece from one of our undergraduates at @livunipol.bsky.social

Dr Andrew S. Roe-Crines 🏳️‍🌈 @andrewcrines.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Best of luck to everyone receiving their #Alevel results! This is an exciting moment and new start of your future - regardless of the result, be proud of your amazing achievement!

Picture of the University of Liverpool, the 'original red brick' building.

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Dr Andrew S. Roe-Crines 🏳️‍🌈 @andrewcrines.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

A short think-piece from @livunipol.bsky.social's own undergraduate student, Theo Marks Wrigley concerning Nigel Farage and the #Clacton by-election! It discusses his decision to resign, and the extent to which events played out in his favour. www.liverpoolguildstudentmedia.co.uk/2026/08/05/f...

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Farage and Fury - Liverpool Guild Student Media

Much of what makes British party politics so great to follow is that it’s like a soap opera. We like to follow the characters and their individualities. We cheer or boo them, depending on whether we s...

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Dr Andrew S. Roe-Crines 🏳️‍🌈 @andrewcrines.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Rejigging my teaching portfolio to focus more on rhetoric, oratory, and political communications. And to rebalance my teaching! I've been running well over 100% on workflow for sometime, convening five modules, teaching on others, alongside MA dissertations. Now, I'll be convening four. Feels good!

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Dr Andrew S. Roe-Crines 🏳️‍🌈 @andrewcrines.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

The #Clacton by-election paper (from Facebook). Somewhat... long(!)

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Liv Uni Politics @livunipol.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

A new publication alert 📰🚨📚 for our very own @andrewcrines.bsky.social in the @theconversation.com. Check out his commentary on the rhetoric of our new Prime Minister here: theconversation.com/no-lectern-a...

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No lectern and the promise of a ‘new model’ – what we can learn from Andy Burnham’s speech

With his first speech, the new prime minister tried to lay down a marker as a different kind of leader.

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Research@LivUni @livuniresearch.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

No lectern and the promise of a ‘new model’ – what we can learn from Andy Burnham’s speech Andrew S. Roe-Crines @liverpooluni.bsky.social writes for @theconversation.com theconversation.com/no-lectern-a...

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No lectern and the promise of a ‘new model’ – what we can learn from Andy Burnham’s speech

With his first speech, the new prime minister tried to lay down a marker as a different kind of leader.

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Dr Andrew S. Roe-Crines 🏳️‍🌈 @andrewcrines.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

My new short piece in the @uk.theconversation.com discussing @andyburnham.bsky.social's first speech as the new Prime Minister, his route to power, and a few thoughts on his political agenda! Read, comment, discuss! Retweet! theconversation.com/no-lectern-a... #Labour #Burnham #Starmer

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No lectern and the promise of a ‘new model’ – what we can learn from Andy Burnham’s speech

With his first speech, the new prime minister tried to lay down a marker as a different kind of leader.

Dr Andrew S. Roe-Crines 🏳️‍🌈 @andrewcrines.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Putting the finishing touches to a short think-piece on #Burnham, his moves to become #Labour leader and Prime Minister, his first speech as PM from Number 10, and his overall rhetorical style! Hopefully, it should be ready today.

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Dr Andrew S. Roe-Crines 🏳️‍🌈 @andrewcrines.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

My personal congratulations to each of our amazing Politics students who have this week graduated into being full members of our life-long alumni community! You join a uniquely distinguished club of Politics graduates, which has been growing steadily year on year since 1957! @livunipol.bsky.social

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Dr Andrew S. Roe-Crines 🏳️‍🌈 @andrewcrines.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Graduation 2026! Great seeing all the @livunipol.bsky.social undergraduate and postgraduate students graduating with richly deserved awards. Well done all!

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Dr Andrew S. Roe-Crines 🏳️‍🌈 @andrewcrines.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

A few problems facing #Trump's #AmericaFest250! People aren't coming because he's made it a partisan celebration of himself. It's meant to be a moment of national celebration to which everyone is invited. Instead, it's about the current US President and his 'genius'. edition.cnn.com/2026/07/01/p...

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Dr Andrew S. Roe-Crines 🏳️‍🌈 @andrewcrines.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Recently found a very interesting book containing the transcript of a speech delivered by Stanley Baldwin in 1938 to mark the opening of the Harold Cohen library at @livuninews.bsky.social! It is a fascinating read about the position and prominence of the University at an early stage of its history.

Dr Andrew S. Roe-Crines 🏳️‍🌈 @andrewcrines.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Dr Andrew S. Roe-Crines 🏳️‍🌈 @andrewcrines.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Ten years ago from Matt... has anything changed since then?!

Dr Andrew S. Roe-Crines 🏳️‍🌈 @andrewcrines.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

This reminds me of those medieval paintings of cats that look like the artist had never seen a cat... this is not an arch!

Dr Andrew S. Roe-Crines 🏳️‍🌈 @andrewcrines.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

A strong vision is important, but it also needs to resonate with voters if it is going to work. It's a tricky rhetorical balance, between party and voter needs, but a skillful orator can do it by showing how they are one of the same. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Chris Mason: Burnham is starting to sketch out his vision as potential PM

The new MP for Makerfield will give what his team has called "his first major leadership speech" on Monday morning.

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Dr Andrew S. Roe-Crines 🏳️‍🌈 @andrewcrines.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

How political language can change the course of history - here we have a rhetorical analysis of Harold Macmillan's 'Wind of Change' speech, delivered in 1960! Open Access. link.springer.com/article/10.1...

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Dr Andrew S. Roe-Crines 🏳️‍🌈 @andrewcrines.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Media profile updated! Happy to talk to national and international outlets about a range of issues - if interested, contact me directly to discuss your story/report and potential contribution! Full profile: www.liverpool.ac.uk/people/andre...

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Dr Andrew S. Roe-Crines 🏳️‍🌈 @andrewcrines.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Interview with Time Magazine done! Spoke about Burnham's (likely) incoming Premiership & relations with Trump and the White House.

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Dr Andrew S. Roe-Crines 🏳️‍🌈 @andrewcrines.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

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rev. howard arson @theophite.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

trying to think of a name for the reflecting pool scandal. thinking maybe 'Watergate.'

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Dr Andrew S. Roe-Crines 🏳️‍🌈 @andrewcrines.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

A very insightful and interesting long interview with Robert Sheehan on modern society, culture, film, social policy, streaming modern films, politics, and pretty much everything(!) Often serious, often amusing, always thoughtful perspectives. Give it a watch. www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1NT...

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ROBERT SHEEHAN talks Misfits, Umbrella Academy, Meditation & Finding Peace in The Digital Age (4K)

YouTube video by Half the Picture

Dr Andrew S. Roe-Crines 🏳️‍🌈 @andrewcrines.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

In the event of a challenge, one thing favouring #Starmer will be the fear of Burnham needing to call an early GenElec to gain his own mandate. They may back Starmer out of fear of losing their own seats. Plus, timing for Burnham is important. He doesn't want to trigger the l/ship elect too soon.

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Dr Andrew S. Roe-Crines 🏳️‍🌈 @andrewcrines.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

In full, here are the three job adverts, with details of the role we're seeking to hire - they are: i) T&S (three year fixed) www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DRW437/l... ii) T&R (perm) www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DRW437/l... iii) Research Associate (fixed) www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DRT154/r...

Lecturer in Politics and/or International Relations - Grade 7 at University of Liverpool

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Dr Andrew S. Roe-Crines 🏳️‍🌈 @andrewcrines.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

EVEN MORE JOBS! We are looking to hire two T&R scholars (perm) in Politics and/or IR. We are looking to plug some important gaps, including British Politics, Theory, Comparative, and IPE. Details! www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DRW336/l... @livunipol.bsky.social

Lecturer in Politics and/or International Relations ( 2 Posts) - Grade 7 at University of Liverpool

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Dr Andrew S. Roe-Crines 🏳️‍🌈 @andrewcrines.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Lecturer in Politics and/or International Relations - Grade 7 at University of Liverpool

Discover an exciting academic career path as a Lecturer in Politics and/or International Relations - Grade 7 at jobs.ac.uk. Don't miss out on this job opportunity - apply today!

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Dr Andrew S. Roe-Crines 🏳️‍🌈 @andrewcrines.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

MORE JOBS! The Dept of Politics is looking to recruit up to SEVEN new lecturers, with five as T&S and two as T&R. Any field is great, but we have gaps in British Politics, Theory, Public Pol, Comparative. The ad for the T&S can be found here: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DRW437/l... @livunipol.bsky.social