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Dr Joshua Wells @drjoshwells.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Joe provides insights both into the nature of the challenges that Gen Z face, and how those changes could be addressed by considering ideas such as what it means to give people a sense of control over their housing. lnkd.in/ewivndyp 2/2

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Dr Joshua Wells @drjoshwells.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Really looking forward to chairing a webinar with the excellent @colmpm.bsky.social and Karl Pike, in which we explore what we have learned about the Burnham Government's priorities and how should we understand them? 1/2

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Dr Joshua Wells @drjoshwells.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

In the blog, I examine the three shortest, post-1945 periods in which a Queen’s Speech was followed by the arrival of a new Prime Minister, and consider what those historical precedents might tell us about the direction of the next Prime Minister's programme. 2/2

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Dr Joshua Wells @drjoshwells.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

🔹What the results indicate about the strength of Britain’s political parties 🔹 Key policy signals emerging from Scotland and Wales 🔹How the Labour government and opposition parties are likely to respond Register for the webinar and submit questions by using the link below lnkd.in/eMjFfySr 2/2

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Dr Joshua Wells @drjoshwells.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

For those interested in understanding the outcomes of the local and devolved elections. I will be hosting a webinar on 𝟏𝟏 𝐌𝐚𝐲 at 𝟏𝟐:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 𝐁𝐒𝐓, with the excellent @philipjcowley.bsky.social of @qmul.bsky.social We will explore questions such as: 1/2

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Dr Joshua Wells @drjoshwells.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

For those interested in my musings on nature and climate policy, I will be sharing them in this newsletter, Wildlife in Westminster... www.linkedin.com/build-relati... The first edition explores whether Parliament knows what an animal is?

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Dr Joshua Wells @drjoshwells.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Had the pleasure of interviewing the excellent Tom Chidwick, we explored questions such as what are the origins of devolution? What can we learn from the '70s? How long should we wait between referendums? And what Edward Heath would make of the contemporary Conservative Party?

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Dr Joshua Wells @drjoshwells.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

With the team from the @mileendinstitute.bsky.social, we set out some key recommendations on governance, project appraisal, engagement, and oversight. Timely stuff — given how much rides on getting major projects right. Looking forward to working on future projects with @dodspolintel.bsky.social

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Dr Joshua Wells @drjoshwells.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

1/2 Proud to have supported the first Dods Research report for the APM, The Politics of Projects in Westminster and Public Sector Initiatives. It covers how politics and stakeholder interests shape the success of the UK’s big infrastructure projects. www.dodspoliticalintelligence.com/resources/do...

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Dods Research Report: The Politics of Projects in Westminster and Public Sector Initiatives | Dods Political Intelligence

This report examines how political dynamics and stakeholder interests in Westminster shape major public infrastructure projects in the UK. Unlike standard project management challenges, public project...

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Dr Joshua Wells @drjoshwells.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

[2/3] We explored questions such as: - How does this first year compare to the previous Labour governments’ early years? - Will the Conservative Party have the same fate as the Liberal Party? - And what’s the value of understanding political history?

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Dr Joshua Wells @drjoshwells.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Additionally, we explored when people decide how they are going to vote – this included what percentage of people did not know who they would vote for two days prior to the 2024 general election! Try to guess the answer to this before reading it in the interview – the answer certainly surprised me!

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Dr Joshua Wells @drjoshwells.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

We explore questions such as: What does the frequently used term “red wall” actually mean? Also, we considered the common political narrative that universities make students more “liberal”, Lizzie demystifies this by exploring how much truth there is to this claim.

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Dr Joshua Wells @drjoshwells.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Finally, we explored the power of quantitative methods, and what data we would need from these methods to pursue political campaigns such as putting a chess ♟️ board in every school! (The answer may surprise you, it is much more than just being able to measure the number of #chess boards!)

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Dr Joshua Wells @drjoshwells.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

We explored questions such as: How the Labour and Conservative parties should interpret the local election results? Political violence in the UK, has it increased, what can we do about it, and how could UK politics look without political violence? #localelections

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Dr Joshua Wells @drjoshwells.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Next up: Govt response. Will the review shape the forthcoming Government policy and strategy, including the Environmental Improvement Plan?

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Dr Joshua Wells @drjoshwells.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

The review is rich in ideas, covering 5 strategic themes, supported by 29 recommendations. For those who are interested in UK environmental regulation, it is certainly worth reading.

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Dr Joshua Wells @drjoshwells.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Shifting to a macro application of precaution could reshape environmental decision-making. But it could risk trade-offs: e.g. localised nature decline may be permitted if offset nationally. Although the review notes that the marco approach should be more sensitive to the needs to local people.

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Dr Joshua Wells @drjoshwells.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

The review critiques Defra’s use of the precautionary principle, suggesting it’s been misapplied — too focused on micro risks.

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Dr Joshua Wells @drjoshwells.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

But reform won’t be easy — especially if it reframes regulators' mandates to explicitly include growth. A key question will be: Can environmental groups support a model where regulators weigh economic growth alongside environmental protection?

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Dr Joshua Wells @drjoshwells.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

A key message: the regulatory framework serves no group well — not nature, not business, not the public. Reform is positioned as a shared imperative.

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Dr Joshua Wells @drjoshwells.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Thoughts on the independent review of Defra’s regulatory landscape, by @danrcorry.bsky.social. The review is clear that the current system is failing both environmental outcomes and economic growth. #DefraReview #EnvironmentalPolicy assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ebb1...

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Dr Joshua Wells @drjoshwells.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

This rings a vague bell- I think I have heard this mentioned in the context of John Rawls? P.S. I am currently reading your book "The Murder of Professor Schlick"-finding it really interesting! It is great to have a narrative around philosophical ideas.

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Dr Joshua Wells @drjoshwells.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

Better late than never—finally trying Bsky! Hoping it captures the vibe of old-school Twitter: real insights and great conversations. I’m especially interested in UK politics, climate change, climate justice, environmental policy and political philosophy. Who should I follow? Recommendations welcome

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