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British Journal of Political Science @bjpols.bsky.social · May 20

From March 2025 -

News Cycles and Satisfaction With Democracy: How the Pandemic Short-Circuited Media Polarization - cup.org/41LULdq

- @omarhgallego.bsky.social, Roberto S. Foa & Xavier Romero-Vidal

#OpenAccess

BJPolS abstract on changes in media consumption and sentiment in the United Kingdom during the coronavirus pandemic, detailing methods and findings related to media polarization and the impact on democratic engagement.

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Omar Hammoud-Gallego @omarhgallego.bsky.social · Mar 26

Our latest research, "News Cycles and Satisfaction With Democracy: How the Pandemic Short-Circuited Media Polarization," has just been published in the
@bjpols.bsky.social ! 🇬🇧

w. Roberto Foa and @xromerovidal.bsky.social

Available open access here:👇
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

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LSE European Institute @lse-ei.bsky.social · Mar 26

💼 🇪🇺 Our Associate Professors @patmcgovern.bsky.social and Eiko Thielemann have co-authored a new publication with former @lsepublicpolicy.bsky.social Fellow @omarhgallego.bsky.social discussing #immigration and #labourmarket access.

comparativemigrationstudies.springeropen.com/articles/10....

The return of the state: how European governments regulate labour market competition from migrant workers - Comparative Migration Studies

What is the role of the market economy and of the European Union in shaping policies that limit migrants’ access to the labour market? While much of the existing research has examined the development ...

comparativemigrationstudies.springeropen.com

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British Journal of Political Science @bjpols.bsky.social · Mar 26

NEW -

News Cycles and Satisfaction With Democracy: How the Pandemic Short-Circuited Media Polarization - cup.org/41LULdq

- @omarhgallego.bsky.social, Roberto S. Foa & Xavier Romero-Vidal

#OpenAccess

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LSE British Politics and Policy blog @lsepoliticsblog.bsky.social · Mar 19

Representation matters for democracy. @omarhgallego.bsky.social, Katharina Lawall, @labouralexb.bsky.social and Isabelle McRae show how women, young people and minorities are underrepresented in local councils in London. The same was true of renters vs homeowners.

blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandp...

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Omar Hammoud-Gallego @omarhgallego.bsky.social · Mar 19

Our latest piece on @lsepoliticsblog.bsky.social

We discuss diversity and representation in London's Councils

An example? That women, young people, and minorities are underrepresented in London's local councils

Report 1: static1.squarespace.com/static/6329c...

blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandp...

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Omar Hammoud-Gallego @omarhgallego.bsky.social · Mar 17

Fantastic to see that Durham University is offering all international students 85 £10,000 scholarships for students who apply to master's degrees this coming year, including our new MSc in Public Policy!
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For more info on the scholarships: 👇
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Durham INSPIRING EXCELLENCE 10K Scholarship - Durham University

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Omar Hammoud-Gallego @omarhgallego.bsky.social · Mar 10

🔍 We examine how European governments have managed labour market competition from migrant workers over 30 years, focusing on Austria, Germany, Ireland, and the UK

Discover how market economies and the EU shape these policies and the emergence of selective regulatory approaches

tinyurl.com/38envrjh

The return of the state: how European governments regulate labour market competition from migrant workers - Comparative Migration Studies

What is the role of the market economy and of the European Union in shaping policies that limit migrants’ access to the labour market? While much of the existing research has examined the development ...

tinyurl.com

Omar Hammoud-Gallego @omarhgallego.bsky.social · Mar 10

🎉 Our new research article, "The Return of the State: How European Governments Regulate Labour Market Competition from Migrant Workers," is now published!

w @patmcgovern.bsky.social and Eiko Thielemann

🔗 Read more: tinyurl.com/38envrjh

Here below a v short summary

#MigrationPolicy #EU #Research

The return of the state: how European governments regulate labour market competition from migrant workers - Comparative Migration Studies

What is the role of the market economy and of the European Union in shaping policies that limit migrants’ access to the labour market? While much of the existing research has examined the development ...

tinyurl.com

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Omar Hammoud-Gallego @omarhgallego.bsky.social · Mar 7

No Citizenship for Refugees? The Politics Behind Labour's Immigration Policy Announcement

In the latest episode of Politics in the Rearview Mirror, @pmkuhn.bsky.social and I talk about @teamlabouruk.bsky.social decision to deny citizenship to refugees

You can it 👇
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Politics in the Rearview Mirror

Podcast · School of Government and International Affairs (SGIA), Durham University · The podcast of the School of Government and International Affairs (SGIA) at Durham University. Drawing on the wide ...

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LSE Blogs @lseblogs.bsky.social · Feb 20

"In British politics, a familiar pattern has re-emerged: when politicians struggle to achieve any measurable targets, they resort to scapegoating the only population that lacks the power to vote them out—migrants."

@omarhgallego.bsky.social on @lsepoliticsblog.bsky.social @lsegovernment.bsky.social

Labour’s latest immigration policy is counterproductive

The Labour Government recently announced that those arriving by irregular means to the UK, even if they are legitimate refugees, will be barred from ever becoming British citizens. Omar Hammoud-Gal…

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Omar Hammoud-Gallego @omarhgallego.bsky.social · Feb 19

"Chasing the far right on immigration only enables them to set the government agenda and serves to normalise extreme positions while yielding little electoral reward, while also alienating Labour’s core voters."

My take on Labour's newest policy shift on refugees.

blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandp...

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Simon Hix @simonhix.bsky.social · Feb 18

Fascinating piece by Alex Clark in The Guardian about the European population crisis. Without immigration, Europe is literally dying out!
www.theguardian.com/world/ng-int...

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Omar Hammoud-Gallego @omarhgallego.bsky.social · Feb 17

Both reports can be accessed directly at www.migrantdemos.org.uk/resources-re...

Reports — Migrant Democracy Project

www.migrantdemos.org.uk

Omar Hammoud-Gallego @omarhgallego.bsky.social · Feb 17

What's better than launching one report on the status of local democracy?

It's launching TWO reports!

Join us on Wednesday February 19th, for the launch of two new reports on diversity & representation in London’s councils

📍Marshall Building, LSE
⏰6:30 - 8:00 PM GMT
🔗https://tinyurl.com/37r5jfk3

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Refugee Studies Centre @refugeestudies.bsky.social · Feb 13

🚨Job opportunity!

The Pedro Arrupe Fellowship in Forced Migration Studies

In association with @campionhall.bsky.social & the Jesuit Refugee Service International

Three years, full time.
Deadline: 28 February

More info and apply ➡️ www.campion.ox.ac.uk/news/current...

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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · Feb 12

Writing this with a heavy heart: the refugee citizenship ban is the single most unconscionable policy Labour has proposed since it entered power. It’s the moment that I felt my support for this administration begin to crumble inews.co.uk/opinion/colu...

The precise moment my support for Keir Starmer began to crumble

Labour is going to prevent refugees from ever becoming citizens of Britain

inews.co.uk

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Omar Hammoud-Gallego @omarhgallego.bsky.social · Feb 10

Did you know that in London young people, women, minorities and renters are underrepresented in Local Councils? Wondering how this might affect policy?

Join us at the LSE as we unpack these issues!

📍 Marshall Building, LSE
⏰ Feb 19th 6:30 - 8:00 PM GMT
🔗 tinyurl.com/37r5jfk3

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Omar Hammoud-Gallego @omarhgallego.bsky.social · Feb 6

🤔 Thinking about doing a Master in Public Policy? Not sure what it entails and whether you would like it?

💡Join Renu Singh, Aung Hein, and I at Durham University on February 26th, 1 to 5 pm, for an immersive workshop

🖌️ Spaces are limited, so don't miss out and sign-up today at tinyurl.com/2kfnwksb

Omar Hammoud-Gallego @omarhgallego.bsky.social · Feb 3

🗳️ Who gets represented in local politics?

Join the Migrant Democracy Project Team and I on Feb 19 for the launch of two new reports on diversity & representation in London’s councils, organised by @lsegovernment.bsky.social

📍 Marshall Building, LSE
⏰ 6:30 - 8:00 PM GMT
🔗 tinyurl.com/37r5jfk3

Lessons from London’s Councils

Join the Migrant Democracy Project and local politicians as we launch two new reports on representation and diversity in local politics.

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LSE Department of Government @lsegovernment.bsky.social · Jan 27

📢 Event announcement!
🗨️ #Representation and #Diversity in #local #politics: Lessons from London’s Councils
🗓️ Wednesday 19 February, 6.30pm to 8pm
📍 #LSE, Marshall Building, 2.08
🎟️Tickets 👇🏽

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1223473806...

Lessons from London’s Councils

Join the Migrant Democracy Project and local politicians as we launch two new reports on representation and diversity in local politics.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Omar Hammoud-Gallego @omarhgallego.bsky.social · Dec 19

My former LSE colleague Paul Apostolidis is currently advertising a FULLY-FUNDED 4-years doctoral fellowship at the LSE @lsegovernment.bsky.social

The studentship covers full fees and an annual stipend

The deadline for applicants is on January 15th 2025

www.lse.ac.uk/study-at-lse...

Pls share!

LSE Collaborative Studentship with Hope for the Future

www.lse.ac.uk

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Tim Bale @timbale.bsky.social · Dec 18

"The MAC estimated that a household of those coming to the UK through the skilled worker route contributed about £12,000 to the government’s coffers [NB] in their first year, compared with a net fiscal impact of minus-£4,400 from the average British household." www.ft.com/content/a966...

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Omar Hammoud-Gallego @omarhgallego.bsky.social · Dec 16

Great to be here! Thanks @fitzgeralducsd.bsky.social for putting these lists together 👍

go.bsky.app/VKo91Px

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Omar Hammoud-Gallego @omarhgallego.bsky.social · Dec 5

It was great seeing Angela Merkel yesterday talk about the rationale behind her decisions.

Regarding the 2015 refugee crisis she said that it's easy to talk about human dignity when it does not cost you anything.

Another when a million desperate people show up at your border.

A giant.

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