Paula Keaveney
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Six books (and one play) to read to understand British politics today
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In a new article for The Conversation Paula Keaveney Politics Lead at Edge Hill University is one of six experts to suggest a good read to garner a view of British politics today.
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Peter Bone kicked out of parliament for violence and sexual misconduct: how recall petitions work
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In a new article for The Conversation Politics Lead Paula Keaveney explains the ways in which an MPs constituents can remove them.
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Edge Hill hosts Baroness Catherine Ashton to share behind the scenes experience of global crises
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Edge Hill University’s anniversary celebrations will see Honorary Doctor Baroness Catherine Ashton return to campus for an inspirational talk on her journey to the very top of international politics.
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Boris Johnson’s claims about being ‘forced out’ of parliament are simply false – here’s why
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In a new article for The Conversation Paula Keaveney, Senior Lecturer in Politics, discusses the resignation of Boris Johnson.
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Edge Hill students call for action to help protect Welsh language
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Students have called upon government for more support to help the Welsh language grow and flourish to preserve culture and diversify Britain.
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Can Jeremy Corbyn go it alone in Islington North? What the evidence tells us
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In a new article for The Conversation Politics Lead Paula Keaveney looks at Jeremy Corbyn's chances compared to other independent candidates from the recent past.
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Student politics blog: why voting matters
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With the announcement today that West Lancashire MP Rosie Cooper has now resigned from Parliament, a by-election in the local area is now one step closer to taking place.
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Student Politics Blog: Looking back on Rosie Cooper’s career
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West Lancashire MP Rosie Cooper has announced she is to step down from Parliament. Her decision will trigger a by-election in the constituency.
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Matt Hancock’s trip to the jungle: ill-defined job descriptions enable MPs to abandon their constituents
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In a new article for The Conversation Politics Lead Paula Keavney examines the job description for Members of Parliament and whether appearing on reality TV could ever be part of the day job.
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Opinion - Order of the Jungle?
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You can almost sense the frustration. Once upon a time former health secretary, Matt Hancock was guaranteed attention in the Commons, and a podium place at a nightly televised pandemic press conferences.
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