Politics
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Why personal biography still matters in politics
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By Ruxandra Trandafoiu. When Andy Burnham walked into Downing Street this year as Britain's seventh prime minister since the Brexit referendum, we did not know much about his foreign policy priorities,
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The challenge ahead for Andy Burnham if he wants a codified UK constitution
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In a new article for The Conversation, Sharon McAvoy, Senior Lecturer in Law at Edge Hill University, explains Andy Burnham's call for a codified UK constitution.
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The latest news, research and student experience
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Stay up to date with the latest news from Edge Hill. From ground-breaking research to student achievements, community initiatives to academic expertise, this roundup condenses the highlights shaping our university community.
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News in Brief - Monday 16 March
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Stay up to date with the latest news from Edge Hill. From ground-breaking research to student achievements, community initiatives to academic expertise, this roundup condenses the highlights shaping our university community.
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Unions have been in decline in the UK for 50 years. A new law could begin to reverse that trend
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In a new article for The Conversation, Steven Daniels, Lecturer in Politics at Edge Hill University, explains how Less than 4% of young workers now belong to a union and how a new law could help.
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Edge Hill students’ research informs UK parliamentary debates and policymaking
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Undergraduate politics students from Edge Hill University’s Politics Lab have had their research officially published by the House of Commons. A remarkable achievement that underlines the Lab’s commitment to real-world impact and student-led inquiry.
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Inside UK politics: Edge Hill students visit London to explore democracy in action
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Edge Hill Politics and International Relations students recently embarked on an eye-opening trip to London, where they explored the intricacies of the UK’s political landscape. The trip to the UK’s key parliamentary hubs provided students with a first-hand experience of the workings of democracy. From meeting politicians and government officials to attending debates in the Houses of Parliament.
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Why politics matters: a Q&A with Dr Steven Daniels
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We caught up with Dr Steven Daniels to find out how he became interested in politics and why so many people are choosing to study this subject at degree level.
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What jobs can I get with a Politics and International Relations degree?
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A politics and international relations degree will equip you with the skills and knowledge to work within the system and change peoples lives. Discover careers in politics and international relations.
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‘Changemaker’ former MP calls on students to make the world a better place
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Trailblazing former MP Louise Ellman has urged graduating students to “make the world a better place”.
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