DrMaxPolitics
@drmaxpolitics.bsky.social
Political leadership research (UK, US and Europe), covering both the national and local. Everything else is snooker-related.
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I'm raising money to fund my research into the #DowningStreet #ChiefOfStaff, which will soon result in two book submissions.
If you are able to contribute, please do see the below link. Alternatively, please share it with someone you know who might be interested.
Thank you!
gofund.me/4ea32b093
If you are able to contribute, please do see the below link. Alternatively, please share it with someone you know who might be interested.
Thank you!
gofund.me/4ea32b093
Donate to Research Funding, organized by Max Stafford
Hi, I'm Max.
I'm a junior lecturer on a temporary teaching contract and I'm trying to raise funds to… Max Stafford needs your support for Research Funding
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September 27, 2025 at 5:09 PM
I'm raising money to fund my research into the #DowningStreet #ChiefOfStaff, which will soon result in two book submissions.
If you are able to contribute, please do see the below link. Alternatively, please share it with someone you know who might be interested.
Thank you!
gofund.me/4ea32b093
If you are able to contribute, please do see the below link. Alternatively, please share it with someone you know who might be interested.
Thank you!
gofund.me/4ea32b093
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We are seeing multiple instances of reviewers doing manuscript reviews via use of AI/LLM.
If you don't want to do a review the old-fashioned way, better to decline the request.
Giving someone else's manuscript to AI is a violation of intellectual property rights/laws; the manuscript isn't yours...
If you don't want to do a review the old-fashioned way, better to decline the request.
Giving someone else's manuscript to AI is a violation of intellectual property rights/laws; the manuscript isn't yours...
May 11, 2025 at 11:24 AM
We are seeing multiple instances of reviewers doing manuscript reviews via use of AI/LLM.
If you don't want to do a review the old-fashioned way, better to decline the request.
Giving someone else's manuscript to AI is a violation of intellectual property rights/laws; the manuscript isn't yours...
If you don't want to do a review the old-fashioned way, better to decline the request.
Giving someone else's manuscript to AI is a violation of intellectual property rights/laws; the manuscript isn't yours...
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It's never occurred to me to use AI for reviews and anyone doing it is extremely disrespectful to people's work and time.
We are seeing multiple instances of reviewers doing manuscript reviews via use of AI/LLM.
If you don't want to do a review the old-fashioned way, better to decline the request.
Giving someone else's manuscript to AI is a violation of intellectual property rights/laws; the manuscript isn't yours...
If you don't want to do a review the old-fashioned way, better to decline the request.
Giving someone else's manuscript to AI is a violation of intellectual property rights/laws; the manuscript isn't yours...
May 11, 2025 at 4:41 PM
It's never occurred to me to use AI for reviews and anyone doing it is extremely disrespectful to people's work and time.
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NEW EVENT with me: I'll be talking about New Labour at Oxford Brookes University on the evening of Wednesday 7 May. I'll also be in conversation with ex-Labour Cabinet Minister John Denham. Come along! Booking link below. www.brookes.ac.uk/about-brooke...
New Labour in Power: Taking the Long View - Oxford Brookes University
Professor Glen O'Hara, expert on Tony Blair's governments, and John Denham, former Minister under Blair, take the long view.
www.brookes.ac.uk
April 23, 2025 at 11:11 AM
NEW EVENT with me: I'll be talking about New Labour at Oxford Brookes University on the evening of Wednesday 7 May. I'll also be in conversation with ex-Labour Cabinet Minister John Denham. Come along! Booking link below. www.brookes.ac.uk/about-brooke...
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IMHO, anyone who genuinely believes they can say in April 2025 what the framing of a 2029 general election will look like hasn't been paying much attention to politics in Britain over the last decade or so...
In 2029, Labour will look to organise and weaponise a “Keep Reform Out” mood
Will fear of Farage save Starmer?
Some thoughts for @politics.co.uk on the strategy and the assumptions it relies on👇
www.politics.co.uk/politicslunc...
Will fear of Farage save Starmer?
Some thoughts for @politics.co.uk on the strategy and the assumptions it relies on👇
www.politics.co.uk/politicslunc...
How a ‘Stop Farage’ strategy could save Labour and Keir Starmer - Politics.co.uk
The defining feature of the political landscape this parliament — the point that continues to shape commentary on Keir Starmer’s woes in government — is Labour’s electoral precarity. Clichés have long...
www.politics.co.uk
April 22, 2025 at 2:35 PM
IMHO, anyone who genuinely believes they can say in April 2025 what the framing of a 2029 general election will look like hasn't been paying much attention to politics in Britain over the last decade or so...
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NEW - In some rare good news, British Steel ends redundancy consultation, keeping thousands of jobs at least for now. Both blast furnaces are able to operate.
April 22, 2025 at 2:42 PM
NEW - In some rare good news, British Steel ends redundancy consultation, keeping thousands of jobs at least for now. Both blast furnaces are able to operate.
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The Papal conclave is expected to start between the 6th and 12th of May. Eurovision is between the 13th and 17th of May. Social media is about to get very confusing.
April 21, 2025 at 9:47 PM
The Papal conclave is expected to start between the 6th and 12th of May. Eurovision is between the 13th and 17th of May. Social media is about to get very confusing.
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As usual, it all comes down to the Italians
The Papal conclave is expected to start between the 6th and 12th of May. Eurovision is between the 13th and 17th of May. Social media is about to get very confusing.
April 22, 2025 at 12:34 PM
As usual, it all comes down to the Italians
I know there are more exciting q's for a Wednesday, but is anyone else struggling at the moment? February depression seems to have come earlier and harder this year.
February 5, 2025 at 5:40 PM
I know there are more exciting q's for a Wednesday, but is anyone else struggling at the moment? February depression seems to have come earlier and harder this year.
Happy New Year to all!
In 2025, I'd just like a permanent post (preferably at pay for lecturer level, if possible) 🙏
In 2025, I'd just like a permanent post (preferably at pay for lecturer level, if possible) 🙏
December 31, 2024 at 11:09 PM
Happy New Year to all!
In 2025, I'd just like a permanent post (preferably at pay for lecturer level, if possible) 🙏
In 2025, I'd just like a permanent post (preferably at pay for lecturer level, if possible) 🙏
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"Diversity in Parliament"...happening now @sotonpolitics.bsky.social led by @elizabethjevans.bsky.social and @jess-smith.bsky.social @drmaxpolitics.bsky.social
November 22, 2024 at 12:16 PM
"Diversity in Parliament"...happening now @sotonpolitics.bsky.social led by @elizabethjevans.bsky.social and @jess-smith.bsky.social @drmaxpolitics.bsky.social
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Now that I’m on a platform where people actually see and engage with my posts again, I cannot wait to do my annual holiday book recommendations thread. Y’all are going to get bookskyed so hard.
November 13, 2024 at 8:10 PM
Now that I’m on a platform where people actually see and engage with my posts again, I cannot wait to do my annual holiday book recommendations thread. Y’all are going to get bookskyed so hard.
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Delighted to say that "Failed State" has met the key benchmark of selling more hardback copies than Liz Truss's memoir.
November 13, 2024 at 5:31 PM
Delighted to say that "Failed State" has met the key benchmark of selling more hardback copies than Liz Truss's memoir.
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Must confess as big names join or start posting here, I’m getting a mild glow of satisfaction from the temporary ability to say “Ooh, I’ve got more followers than Newsnight” and so on.
It won’t last, but it’s fun whilst it does.
It won’t last, but it’s fun whilst it does.
November 13, 2024 at 9:31 PM
Must confess as big names join or start posting here, I’m getting a mild glow of satisfaction from the temporary ability to say “Ooh, I’ve got more followers than Newsnight” and so on.
It won’t last, but it’s fun whilst it does.
It won’t last, but it’s fun whilst it does.
Surely there now has to be a film about Hvaldimir, the "hooligan" spy whale?!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Beluga whale was Russian military asset - but no spy
Marine scientist uncovers the story behind Andruha's escape from Russian military training programme.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 13, 2024 at 10:31 AM
Surely there now has to be a film about Hvaldimir, the "hooligan" spy whale?!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...