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Stephen Farrall
@stephenfarrall.bsky.social
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Criminologist (offending careers; politics & crime; homicide; fear of crime) & cyclist (MTBs + Brompton). S11 & NG7.

Sociology qualifications: BSc/MSc (Surrey)
Law qualifications: DPhil (Oxford); GCSE (graded at U 🤣).

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Stephen Farrall @stephenfarrall.bsky.social · 6d
If MPs can ‘flip’ their homes, can’t l ‘flip’ my office? Some days it is in Sheffield, some days it is in Nottingham … and the 07.40/17.45 EMR trains … 🤔
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BREAKING: Nigel Farage calls for an end to working from home and the focus on work-life balance

"People aren't more productive working from home - it's a load of nonsense”

Whatever you do JUST DON’T VOTE REFORM!

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Stephen Farrall @stephenfarrall.bsky.social · 6d
This is the link to the talk I am giving on Thursday 12th Feb (5-6pm) at the Inst. of Criminology @ Cambridge:

www.crim.cam.ac.uk/events/explo...
Exploring the individual-level effects of New Labour’s social policy agenda on crime over the life-course: outlining a strategically-paired cohort study | Institute of Criminology
As part of the Institute of Criminology's Lent term public seminar series, Professor Stephen Farrall will speak on 'Exploring the individual-level effects of New Labour’s social policy agenda on crime...
www.crim.cam.ac.uk

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 6d
BREAKING: Nigel Farage calls for an end to working from home and the focus on work-life balance

"People aren't more productive working from home - it's a load of nonsense”

Whatever you do JUST DON’T VOTE REFORM!

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Stephen Farrall @stephenfarrall.bsky.social · 8d
Here! Here! 👏👏👏

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Stephen Farrall @stephenfarrall.bsky.social · 8d
Yesterday’s ride in the fantastic #LakeDistrict

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The One With No Rain | Strava
View stephen farrall's mountainbikeride on February 7, 2026 | Strava
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Institute of Criminology, University of Cambridge @cambcriminology.bsky.social · 10d
One week left until the first of the Lent Term public seminars, given by Professor @stephenfarrall.bsky.social from the @uniofnottingham.bsky.social, about New Labour's policy on crime and its effect on crime over individuals' life course.

Learn more and book: www.crim.cam.ac.uk/events/explo...
A poster advertising a public seminar by Professor Stephen Farrall.

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Institute of Criminology, University of Cambridge @cambcriminology.bsky.social · 17d
Join Professor @stephenfarrall.bsky.social for this year's first Lent Term public seminars on 12 February, titled 'The effects of New Labour’s social policy agenda on crime over the life-course'.

Learn more and apply: www.crim.cam.ac.uk/events/explo...
A poster advertising a public seminar by Professor Stephen Farrall.

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Stephen Farrall @stephenfarrall.bsky.social · 22d
Terrible news, Chris.

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Stephen Farrall @stephenfarrall.bsky.social · 25d
Yet more joys of Thatcherism (the gift that keeps on giving):

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
What happens when the taps run dry? England is about to find out | Aditya Chakrabortty
It’s not just Tunbridge Wells – a country famous around the world for its rain is in danger of self-imposed drought, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty
www.theguardian.com

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The Sociological Review Foundation @thesociologicalreview.org · Dec 29
CALL: seminar funding for 2026

The Foundation is inviting submissions for its 2026 Undisciplining Seminar Series exploring who and what sociology is for.

Submit your proposal by 31 January for public events focusing on the transformative potential of sociological thinking.

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The Undisciplining Seminar Series 2026 Call for applications
The Sociological Review Foundation invites proposals for its 2026 Undisciplining Seminar Series exploring “Who and what is sociology for?”
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Stephen Farrall @stephenfarrall.bsky.social · Dec 17
"Hanging on in quiet desperation is the English way" Pink Floyd.

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Stephen Farrall @stephenfarrall.bsky.social · Dec 17
Can’t wait to see it out, Glen!

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Stephen Farrall @stephenfarrall.bsky.social · Dec 5
Unless #government policy towards UK #Universities changes very soon, you will sees numerous already struggling towns and cities become something close to “skilled labour deserts”. In many towns and cities universities are big employers, employing many on medium and lower incomes.

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Stephen Farrall @stephenfarrall.bsky.social · Dec 5
Dear Juliet,

It would help struggling #universities in all #towns and #cities if your government took this situation seriously. Universities are motors of prosperity & advancement. #Labour is presiding over the collapse of a sector worth £bns to the #UK #economy.

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Stephen Farrall @stephenfarrall.bsky.social · Nov 16
This AM’s MTB ride:

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Stephen Farrall @stephenfarrall.bsky.social · Oct 30
... and I've just ordered my copy now!

Thanks Glen, looking forward to reading this ahead of our @leverhulme.ac.uk grant on #NewLabour 's policy legacies next March. Great that you're on our steering committee too - many thanks again.

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Stephen Farrall @stephenfarrall.bsky.social · Oct 28
The #Tories are in the “centre ground”?!? Eh?

www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
John Major tells Tories alliance with Reform would be ‘beyond stupid’
Former PM says a pact would destroy the Conservatives for good and urges them not to desert centre ground
www.theguardian.com

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Stephen Farrall @stephenfarrall.bsky.social · Oct 28
Looking forward to the 3rd term, then? 😉

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Stephen Farrall @stephenfarrall.bsky.social · Oct 27
You know, aside from #TheOrangeTrumpet being in office, another thing which puts me off going to the #USA , sadly, is their health policy, or lack thereof.

#vaccine #academicsky #POTUS
#WhiteHouse #covid #governmentshutdown #US #Trump #morons

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Threat to US vaccines as CDC staff supporting key advisory panel laid off
Critics say scientists ‘held hostage’ by RFK Jr as changes mean vaccine development and guidance in peril
www.theguardian.com

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Stephen Farrall @stephenfarrall.bsky.social · Oct 26
This is interesting news:

www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

They’re right. #Thatcher’s right to buy was a disaster - we wrote abt the effects in terms of crime here:

academic.oup.com/bjc/article/...

#academicsky #housing #crime #politics #thatcherism #legacies
Right to buy in reverse: how Brighton is tackling its social housing crisis | Richard Partington
The council is rolling back Thatcher’s flagship policy by buying stock from private landlords. Other local authorities should take note
www.theguardian.com

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Glen O'Hara @gsoh31.bsky.social · Oct 24
**NEW** You can now pre-order my book on the domestic policies of the Blair governments for just £14... All you need do is type in EVENT30 at checkout! What a bargain. Do spread the word if you think a historical look at Labour govts might help: manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526146328/
Manchester University Press - New Labour, New Britain?
New Labour, New Britain? - Browse and buy the Hardcover edition of New Labour, New Britain? by Glen O'Hara
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Stephen Farrall @stephenfarrall.bsky.social · Oct 22
#KierStarmer really does have some sort of #ReverseMidasTouch doesn’t he? Everything he says turns out to be little better than Bloke in a Pub type analysis. Another self-inflicted error. No political nouse at all.

#Maccabi #AstonVillaFC #AcademicSky

www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Intelligence on ‘extreme’ Maccabi fans with history of violence led to Villa Park ban
Exclusive: West Midlands police were told supporters randomly attacked Muslims in Amsterdam last year
www.theguardian.com

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Stephen Farrall @stephenfarrall.bsky.social · Oct 20
You're quite right! The only real, sustainable solution would be for the Govt to pay universities the additional money needed - which is what used to happen before £9k were introduced.

My thoughts here (a year old, but still about right, I think):

stephenfarrall.substack.com/p/my-thought...
My Thoughts on The University Funding Crisis:
What might the university financial crisis mean for Labour's chances at the next Election?
stephenfarrall.substack.com

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Stephen Farrall @stephenfarrall.bsky.social · Oct 20
I wrote this about a year ago. Aside from some £ figures, it is still largely correct:

stephenfarrall.substack.com/p/my-thought...
My Thoughts on The University Funding Crisis:
What might the university financial crisis mean for Labour's chances at the next Election?
stephenfarrall.substack.com

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Stephen Farrall @stephenfarrall.bsky.social · Oct 13
Hope all is going well Tim. Great that you are teaching again! 👏

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Stephen Farrall @stephenfarrall.bsky.social · Oct 13
Want a quick summary of some #Thatcher ‘s impact on #UK #society? You could start here 👇

#academicsky #politics #ConservativeParty #Thatcherism #neoliberalism #neo-liberalism #BigIssue #TheBigIssue #crime #housing #schooling #transport #sociology #criminology

www.bigissue.com/news/politic...
Margaret Thatcher's legacy continues to cast its long shadow
Britain is still living the consequences of the ideas Margaret Thatcher injected into British political discourse and policymaking.
www.bigissue.com

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Stephen Farrall @stephenfarrall.bsky.social · Oct 13
It is 100 years since #Thatcher was born. Read my thoughts on her legacy in this week's #TheBigIssue here:

#Thatcherism #politics #crime #housing #trains #TonyBlair #schooling #neoliberalism #neo-liberalism #UK #Conservatives #Tories #ConservativeParty #GreenParty

www.bigissue.com/news/politic...
Margaret Thatcher's legacy continues to cast its long shadow
Britain is still living the consequences of the ideas Margaret Thatcher injected into British political discourse and policymaking.
www.bigissue.com

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Stephen Farrall @stephenfarrall.bsky.social · Oct 13
Read my thoughts on the legacy of #Thatcher and #Thatcherism here (courtesy of the #BigIssue ):

www.bigissue.com/news/politic...
Margaret Thatcher's legacy continues to cast its long shadow
Britain is still living the consequences of the ideas Margaret Thatcher injected into British political discourse and policymaking.
www.bigissue.com

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Stephen Farrall @stephenfarrall.bsky.social · Oct 13
100 years ago today, #Thatcher was born. The #BigIssue have written this about her (and to which I have contributed):

www.bigissue.com/behind-the-s...
Inside the Big Issue: Thatcher at 100
This week marks the centenary of Margaret Thatcher’s birth. In this week's Big Issue, we dive into her legacy.
www.bigissue.com