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Does the House of Commons need to change to reflect a more fragmented politics?

On 19 January, join @elliechowns.bsky.social, @courtenayilbert.bsky.social and @louisevthompson.bsky.social to discuss smaller parties in the Commons at our free, online event.

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🧵 The government was defeated in the House of Lords twice yesterday, 14 January 2026.

The government was defeated 278 to 176 votes on amendment 6 to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill at report stage.

👉 votes.parliament.uk/votes/lords/...
January 15, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Does the House of Commons need to change to reflect a more fragmented politics?

Next Monday, join @elliechowns.bsky.social, @courtenayilbert.bsky.social and @louisevthompson.bsky.social to discuss smaller parties in the Commons at our free, online event.

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January 15, 2026 at 5:04 PM
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Yesterday, there was a Westminster Hall debate on reform of Northern Ireland political institutions. It was great to see my recent @conunitucl.bsky.social report with @alanrenwick.bsky.social and @alanwhysall.bsky.social on reform options mentioned. See here: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
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January 14, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Apply by Sunday become @uclspp.bsky.social's new Lecturer in British and Comparative Politics!

Importantly, the successful candidate will also join our senior team and contribute to our research and impact activities.

Applicants must have, or be near to finishing, a PhD.

Apply 👇
Job opportunity: Lecturer in British and Comparative Politics
The UCL Department of Political Science and Constitution Unit are seeking to appoint a Lecturer in British and Comparative Politics. The successful candidate will join the senior team at the Unit.
www.ucl.ac.uk
January 14, 2026 at 5:05 PM
We want to hear from you!

Having celebrated our 30th birthday in 2025 and with a relatively new UK government in office, we think now is a good time to take a fresh look at what we are doing.

Fill out our short survey (which is easier on a computer) 👉 qualtrics.ucl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_....
January 13, 2026 at 5:03 PM
🧵 The government was defeated in the House of Lords once yesterday, 12 January 2026.

The government was defeated 201 to 169 votes on an amendment to the Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill at third reading.

👉 votes.parliament.uk/votes/lords/...
January 13, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Does the House of Commons need to change to reflect a more fragmented politics?

Next Monday, join @elliechowns.bsky.social, @courtenayilbert.bsky.social and @louisevthompson.bsky.social to discuss smaller parties in the Commons at our free, online event.

Sign up 👉 www.ucl.ac.uk/social-histo....
January 13, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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Congratulations to Lord (Michael) Forsyth of Drumlean, who was elected today to take over as @lordspeaker.parliament.uk on 2 February!

Our Director, Meg Russell, spoke to @mattchorley.bsky.social on @bbc5live.bsky.social about the diplomatic role, political winner and interesting contest.

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Meg Russell explains the Lord Speaker election result with Matt Chorley on BBC Radio 5 Live
The Director of the Constitution Unit, Professor Meg Russell, reacted to the election of Lord (Michael) Forsyth of Drumlean as Lord Speaker with Matt Chorley on BBC Radio 5 Live. She explained the…
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January 12, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Congratulations to Lord (Michael) Forsyth of Drumlean, who was elected today to take over as @lordspeaker.parliament.uk on 2 February!

Our Director, Meg Russell, spoke to @mattchorley.bsky.social on @bbc5live.bsky.social about the diplomatic role, political winner and interesting contest.

Listen 👇
Meg Russell explains the Lord Speaker election result with Matt Chorley on BBC Radio 5 Live
The Director of the Constitution Unit, Professor Meg Russell, reacted to the election of Lord (Michael) Forsyth of Drumlean as Lord Speaker with Matt Chorley on BBC Radio 5 Live. She explained the…
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January 12, 2026 at 5:01 PM
There is one week left to apply for @uclspp.bsky.social's new Lecturer in British and Comparative Politics role!

Importantly, the successful candidate will also join our senior team and contribute to our research and impact activities.

Applicants must have, or be near to finishing, a PhD.

Apply 👇
Job opportunity: Lecturer in British and Comparative Politics
The UCL Department of Political Science and Constitution Unit are seeking to appoint a Lecturer in British and Comparative Politics. The successful candidate will join the senior team at the Unit.
www.ucl.ac.uk
January 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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ON THE BLOG: The Constitution Unit blog in 2025: a review of the last 12 months of constitutional analysis

Looking back on last year, blog editor Dave Busfield-Birch looks at where the blog was popular (the Philippines, apparently), and highlights the best blogs from the past 12 months.
The Constitution Unit blog in 2025: a review of the last 12 months of constitutional analysis
As the year comes to an end, blog editor Dave Busfield-Birch looks at where the blog was popular (the Philippines, apparently), and highlights the best blogs from the past 12 months.
constitution-unit.com
January 5, 2026 at 7:53 AM
Does the House of Commons need to change to reflect a more fragmented politics?

On 19 January, join @elliechowns.bsky.social, @courtenayilbert.bsky.social and @louisevthompson.bsky.social to discuss smaller parties in the Commons at our free, online event.

Sign up 👉 www.ucl.ac.uk/social-histo....
January 9, 2026 at 5:04 PM
🧵 The government was defeated in the House of Lords once yesterday, 6 January 2026.

The government was defeated 204 to 136 votes on amendment 68 to the Sentencing Bill at report stage.

👉 votes.parliament.uk/votes/lords/...
January 7, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Join and help to lead the Constitution Unit!

@uclspp.bsky.social is looking for a Lecturer in British and Comparative Politics who will also join our senior team and contribute to our research and impact activities.

Applicants must have, or be near to finishing, a PhD.

Apply 👇
Job opportunity: Lecturer in British and Comparative Politics
The UCL Department of Political Science and Constitution Unit are seeking to appoint a Lecturer in British and Comparative Politics. The successful candidate will join the senior team at the Unit.
www.ucl.ac.uk
January 7, 2026 at 5:03 PM
🧵 The government was defeated in the House of Lords 4 times yesterday, 5 January 2026.

The government was defeated 132 to 124 votes on amendment 1 to the Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill at report stage.

👉 votes.parliament.uk/votes/lords/...
January 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM
We want to hear from you!

Having celebrated our 30th birthday in 2025 and with a relatively new UK government in office, we think now is a good time to take a fresh look at what we are doing.

Fill out our short survey (which is easier on a computer) 👉 qualtrics.ucl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_....
January 6, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Does the House of Commons need to change to reflect a more fragmented politics?

On 19 January, join @elliechowns.bsky.social, @courtenayilbert.bsky.social and @louisevthompson.bsky.social to discuss smaller parties in the Commons at our free, online event.

Sign up 👉 www.ucl.ac.uk/social-histo....
January 5, 2026 at 5:03 PM
ON THE BLOG: The Constitution Unit blog in 2025: a review of the last 12 months of constitutional analysis

Looking back on last year, blog editor Dave Busfield-Birch looks at where the blog was popular (the Philippines, apparently), and highlights the best blogs from the past 12 months.
The Constitution Unit blog in 2025: a review of the last 12 months of constitutional analysis
As the year comes to an end, blog editor Dave Busfield-Birch looks at where the blog was popular (the Philippines, apparently), and highlights the best blogs from the past 12 months.
constitution-unit.com
January 5, 2026 at 7:53 AM
Does the House of Commons need to change to reflect a more fragmented politics?

On 19 January, join @elliechowns.bsky.social, @courtenayilbert.bsky.social and @louisevthompson.bsky.social to discuss smaller parties in the Commons at our free, online event.

Sign up 👉 www.ucl.ac.uk/social-histo....
January 2, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Join and help to lead the Constitution Unit!

@uclspp.bsky.social is looking for a Lecturer in British and Comparative Politics who will also join our senior team and contribute to our research and impact activities.

Applicants must have, or be near to finishing, a PhD.

Apply 👇
Job opportunity: Lecturer in British and Comparative Politics
The UCL Department of Political Science and Constitution Unit are seeking to appoint a Lecturer in British and Comparative Politics. The successful candidate will join the senior team at the Unit.
www.ucl.ac.uk
January 1, 2026 at 1:02 PM
The New Year Honours List 2026 has been published!

How does the system work behind the scenes? Could it be improved?

We hosted Sue Owen, @peterr48.bsky.social and Dominic Grieve to discuss just this.

Listen to a recording 👉 the-constitution-unit.simplecast.com/episodes/dem....

Or watch 👇
Demystifying the UK honours system
The UK awards hundreds of honours each year to mark notable achievements and contributions to society. These awards – such as knighthoods, damehoods, and OBEs – can be a source of pride and a cause…
the-constitution-unit.simplecast.com
December 31, 2025 at 5:02 PM
We want to hear from you!

Having celebrated our 30th birthday earlier this year and with a relatively new UK government in office, we think now is a good time to take a fresh look at what we are doing.

Fill out our short survey (which is easier on a computer) 👉 qualtrics.ucl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_....
December 31, 2025 at 8:01 AM
The New Year Honours List 2026 has been published!

How does the system work behind the scenes? Could it be improved?

We hosted Sue Owen, @peterr48.bsky.social and Dominic Grieve to discuss just this.

Listen to a recording 👉 the-constitution-unit.simplecast.com/episodes/dem....

Or watch 👇
Demystifying the UK honours system
The UK awards hundreds of honours each year to mark notable achievements and contributions to society. These awards – such as knighthoods, damehoods, and OBEs – can be a source of pride and a cause…
the-constitution-unit.simplecast.com
December 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The New Year Honours List 2026 has been published!

How does the system work behind the scenes? Could it be improved?

We hosted Sue Owen, @peterr48.bsky.social and Dominic Grieve to discuss just this.

Listen to a recording 👉 the-constitution-unit.simplecast.com/episodes/dem....

Or watch 👇
Demystifying the UK honours system
The UK awards hundreds of honours each year to mark notable achievements and contributions to society. These awards – such as knighthoods, damehoods, and OBEs – can be a source of pride and a cause…
the-constitution-unit.simplecast.com
December 30, 2025 at 8:00 AM
The New Year Honours List 2026 has been published!

How does the system work behind the scenes? Could it be improved?

We hosted Sue Owen, @peterr48.bsky.social and Dominic Grieve to discuss just this.

Listen to a recording 👉 the-constitution-unit.simplecast.com/episodes/dem....

Or watch 👇
Demystifying the UK honours system
The UK awards hundreds of honours each year to mark notable achievements and contributions to society. These awards – such as knighthoods, damehoods, and OBEs – can be a source of pride and a cause…
www.youtube.com
December 29, 2025 at 10:45 PM