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PSA Parliaments @psa-parliaments.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Registration has now opened for our annual conference in Manchester on Monday the 2nd of November! This event is free for PhD students and members of the PSA Early Career Network. Please use this link to register: www.psa.ac.uk/event/parlia...

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PSA Parliaments Annual Conference - Political Studies Association

The PSA Parliaments Annual Conference will take place at the University of Manchester on Monday 2 November 2026. Paper presentations will feature research on a wide range of parliaments. This is an in...

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Lauren Martin @laurenrmartin.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Today’s day at the office has been one of many parts as I have been following the attempt to break the 6 person English Channel relay world record. Currently held by the US since 1990 at 6 hours 52 mins, a team of Britain’s best swimmers are attempting to bring it home

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Lauren Martin @laurenrmartin.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

I may be OOO but I will seek out a Parliament building, this time in the Maltese capital of Valletta. Sadly no public are allowed inside but my tour guide did reassure me that it has a single chamber which makes it cool. Also some interesting architecture which means it is both loved and hated

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John O’Shea @politicalhackuk.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Farage complains that the Standards Committee is biased against him because it contains opposition MPs. Half of the committee are lay members. It is important to have MPs on there because it needs to be accountable to the House, but also because MPs understand the peculiar pressures of being an MP

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PSA Parliaments @psa-parliaments.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

🚨 New blog alert! As Scottish Parliament returns from recess, this piece by @ruxandrasrbn.bsky.social looks at the new process for First Minister's Questions, how it compares internationally and offers reflections on the potential implications of these changes. Read here: wp.me/pcjoA9-23o

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A new First Minister’s Questions procedure in the Scottish Parliament: How will it work? – PSA Parliaments

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UCL Constitution Unit @conunitucl.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Parliament under Andy Burnham: ten things to look out for this autumn Ahead of parliament returning next week, Tom Fleming outlines what parliament-watchers should keep an eye on, from lighter whipping of MPs, to revitalising modernisation, to the next steps of House of Lords reform. Read it 👇️

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Parliament under Andy Burnham: ten things to look out for this autumn

As Andy Burnham’s new government prepares to face scrutiny from MPs for the first time, Tom Fleming outlines ten key issues and questions facing parliament in the weeks and months ahead.

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Alfie Steer @alfiesteer.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Our project is SO lucky to have interviews with both Martin Bell and Neil Hamilton in our archive. For the first time we've been able to draw on the candid memories of both to retell the story of the Battle for Tatton, one of the most iconic election contests in modern British political history.

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PSA Parliaments @psa-parliaments.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

The deadline to submit abstracts to either the conference or workshop is 14 September 2026. Please follow this link to submit your abstract and find more information about the event. We look forward to seeing you there! psaparliaments.org/annual-confe...

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Annual Conference – PSA Parliaments

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PSA Parliaments @psa-parliaments.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

We are excited to announce that our annual conference will take place at the University of Manchester on Monday 2nd of November 2027! 🎉🐝 There will also be an Early Career Research Workshop on Sunday 1st of November aimed at giving feedback on draft papers for a small number of our ECR members. 📝

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Lauren Martin @laurenrmartin.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Pleased to see from the BBC's pan to Downing Street that Larry the cat is waiting outside

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Robert Saunders @robertsaunders.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Must be a nerve-wracking moment for Andy Burnham, waiting to meet his sovereign and kiss paws.

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Lauren Martin @laurenrmartin.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

We should remember that Badenoch's words of 'Gestapo' and 'traitor' are in the context of 10 years since Jo Cox MP was brutally murdered and called a 'traitor' by her killer. Language matters, and downplaying them as 'hurty words' is egregious behaviour from the leader of the Opposition.

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Lauren Martin @laurenrmartin.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Really looking forward to this session this morning, particularly in light of the behaviour on display at PMQs yesterday!

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Lauren Martin @laurenrmartin.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

I wonder if Badenoch has read the Nolan Principles!!! "Holders of public office should ... treat others with respect. They should actively promote and robustly support the principles and challenge poor behaviour wherever it occurs"

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Lauren Martin @laurenrmartin.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Larry looking strong and stable as ever

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Robert Saunders @robertsaunders.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

It's to Starmer's credit that he has gone gracefully, rather than doing a Johnson and forcing ministers to pull down the government around him. Prime ministers can do a lot of damage in the manner of their departure, and it matters that he hasn't taken this course.

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Stephen Bush @stephenkb.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Why is Keir Starmer so unpopular? It’s a mystery.

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Robert Saunders @robertsaunders.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Agreed: politics is the art of persuasion, and Labour has lost faith in its ability to make and win arguments. There's a lot of talk at present about "respecting voters". The best way to respect them is to tell the truth: to treat them as adults who can take bad news and who understand trade-offs.

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PSA Parliaments @psa-parliaments.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

📢 CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: 2026 UNDERGRAD ESSAY COMPETITION! 📢 👉 If you are teaching undergraduates in the UK, please consider nominating a student for their excellent written piece on parliaments and legislatures. 🎉 Full details on our website: psaparliaments.org/undergraduat...

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Euan Healey @euanhealey.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

An absolute all-timer of a canva graphic there

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PSA Parliaments @psa-parliaments.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

🎉 We were delighted to announce at the conference that our very own Lauren Martin passed her PhD viva!! A huge congratulations to Dr Martin! 📸 Here she is with her external examiner—the wonderful @estrangeirada.bsky.social!

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PSA Parliaments @psa-parliaments.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

🙏 Thank you so much from the PSA Parliaments committee to everyone who contributed and attended! 🎉 Introducing you to our soon-to-be Co-Convenor @rickwhitaker.bsky.social… 🫡 That’s us all signing off for 2025! 🤠 See you in the New Year! #PSAParl25

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Lauren Martin @laurenrmartin.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

My PhD viva is coming up next week and preparations have been made all the more enjoyable 1) by the wonderful PGR community at Sheffield and 2) by @nathanielsablan.bsky.social’s puppy Otis trying to eat the custard creams whilst I practice my responses. I wonder if he likes e-petitions?

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Emma Wilkinson @emmajourno.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

This investigation from the @sheffieldtribune.bsky.social is absolutely staggering. It is very common in Sheffield (I live in this bit) to have a leasehold, often with hundreds of years left on and pennies in ground rent. This is extortion pure and simple. www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/a-london-law...

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A London lawyer bought hundreds of Sheffield freeholds. Then the ‘very aggressive’ letters arrived

Exclusive: The Tribune can reveal that Andrew Milne has threatened leaseholders with high court action. It ‘broke my heart’ one woman says

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Jim Waterson @jim.londoncentric.media · 13/09/2025

Absolutely !!!insane!!! to me that the UK government, lobby and newspapers litigate at length every minor infraction by the BBC, rival newspapers, or what some random columnist has posted. But all of them just carry on not even commenting about this media owner. He’s not hiding, he’s telling you!

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Samira Shackle @samirashackle.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

I find it mind boggling that our entire political class seems to be ignoring this. Musk is the owner of a major media platform that - as we’ve seen - can shape media and political discourse. And the official response seems to be head in the sand.

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PSA Parliaments @psa-parliaments.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

📣 International Parliamentary Engagement Network is launching a world map of parliamentary public engagement! 🗓️ 25 September 2025, 4-6pm in Westminster, London. 💫 Email nunezortizi@parliament.uk by 17th September for details and to sign up!

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Lauren Martin @laurenrmartin.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Alex taught me when I was an undergrad interested in Parliament but didn’t know where to go with it. What a privilege to have been guided by Alex who cares so passionately about her students 🫶 Richly deserved, congratulations!

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PSA Parliaments @psa-parliaments.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

@laurenrmartin.bsky.social is kicking off our final panel of the day with a presentation on her research into e-petitions and the connections between citizens and the UK Parliament Lauren’s work on e-petitions was also recently published in Parliamentary Affairs: academic.oup.com/pa/advance-a...

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Marc Geddes @marcgeddes.uk · 04/04/2025

Coincidentally, @laurenrmartin.bsky.social, @sebaszieg.bsky.social and I are currently researching the questioning and answering practices in Liaison Committee sessions - hoping to have early results this summer!

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PSA Parliaments @psa-parliaments.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

We, @iparl.bsky.social & @psagermanpol.bsky.social are organising an 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 with experts to discuss the Bundestag after the latest election Look at the line-up of speakers and topics 👇 You can sign up here: forms.office.com/e/8EN9X1qmyL

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Alex Prior @alexprior.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

'E-petitioning Parliament: Understanding the connections between citizens and the UK Parliament', by @laurenrmartin.bsky.social. "Highlight[s] the spillover effects that arise from using an e-petition system that has formal ties to parliament". academic.oup.com/pa/advance-a...

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E-petitioning Parliament: Understanding the connections between citizens and the UK Parliament

Abstract. 2025 marks ten years since the UK Government and Parliament e-petitions system was established in a context of political dissatisfaction and dise

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Lauren Martin @laurenrmartin.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

I'm very pleased to see that on Friday my first journal article was published in Parliamentary Affairs 😁 It's all about e-petitions and how they facilitate connections between citizens and parliament. A huge thanks is needed for @psa-parliaments.bsky.social who helped me to get here!

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E-petitioning Parliament: Understanding the connections between citizens and the UK Parliament

Abstract. 2025 marks ten years since the UK Government and Parliament e-petitions system was established in a context of political dissatisfaction and dise

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Lauren Martin @laurenrmartin.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

I’m sat finishing some work before the Christmas chaos begins and my childhood cat has come to keep me company. Little does she know in one sleep’s time she’s got a lot of dreamies coming her way Merry Christmas 🎅🎄

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Marc Geddes @marcgeddes.uk · 16/12/2024

As ever a worthwhile episode! Especially enjoyed the discussion around the Liaison Committee - which, as it happens, I’m currently studying with others to examine how well it is holding the PM to account!

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Lauren Martin @laurenrmartin.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Almost back in Sheffield after a fun filled few days in Westminster. First accompanying our 3rd year Parliamentary studies students for their annual trip, and second for 2 days of great panels at @studyofparl.bsky.social conference! Glad to see @ameakin.bsky.social also enjoyed the pelicans🤩

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Lauren Martin @laurenrmartin.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

It’s been a great 2 days with @psa-parliaments.bsky.social in Cardiff I presented an article work-in-progress yesterday (thanks to my discussants!) and I also chaired a panel on ‘Parliamentary Reform and Procedures’ today 📑🎤 Thanks to the team for organising and thanks to those who attended! 🤓

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PSA Parliaments @psa-parliaments.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

It’s time for #parl24 Panel 2: 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 chaired by @laurenrmartin.bsky.social with presentations by @louisevthompson.bsky.social @estrangeirada.bsky.social @ruxandrasrbn.bsky.social Meg Russell Tom Fleming @hannahkelly.bsky.social @conunitucl.bsky.social

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Lauren Martin @laurenrmartin.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Thanks all for super helpful feedback 🤓 And to @psa-parliaments.bsky.social for facilitating!

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Lauren Martin @laurenrmartin.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Almost in Cardiff for PSA Parliaments’ ECR workshop and annual conference. Looking forward to two days of all things Parliament! Keep an eye on @psa-parliaments.bsky.social for updates throughout the conference P.s. I thought it was supposed to be warmer down South? 🥶

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Lauren Martin @laurenrmartin.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

There have been worse days to live on the top of a hill! And worse ways to spend the morning before work ☃️

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Aileen Walker @aileenwalker.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Looking forward to the @psa-parliaments.bsky.social conference in Cardiff next week. Interesting panels and always good catching up with fellow parliamentary nerds. Love visiting the Senedd. psaparliaments.org/annual-confe...

Pierhead Building Cardiff Bay by Tony Hisget (CC BY 2.0)
Red sandstone building next to Welsh Senedd building

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Lauren Martin @laurenrmartin.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

I feel very honoured to be included here alongside some academics who I have admired since my undergraduate days. Please do give everyone a follow 🤓

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Lauren Martin @laurenrmartin.bsky.social · 09/10/2024

Are any (UK) parliamentary studies friends able to impart wisdom on how to cite Erskine May? 🙏 Google has not been particularly forthcoming

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PSA Parliaments @psa-parliaments.bsky.social · 04/09/2024

Do you fancy presenting your latest research on parliaments and catching up with colleagues over a drink in this setting? Then join us on 21-22 November at the Senedd in Cardiff! Step 1️⃣: Propose a paper by 16 September More details here: psaparliaments.org/annual-confe...

Pierhead Building Cardiff Bay by Tony Hisgett (CC BY 2.0).

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