Marc Stears
@mds49
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Director of the @UCLPolicyLab; Pro-Provost (Policy Engagement) @ucl; Professor in @uclspp; co-author of England from @BloomsburyBooks
Bloomsbury/Hackney
Joined April 2009
After hours of intense Zoom interviews, library visits and walking tours round the country, England, my book with @TomBaldwin66, is finally published today! Available at all good places … Thanks to Nalan Cabi for the perfect photo.
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Check out our new report, Shared Institutions with @Moreincommon_, on the public's views on universities 👇
Our new report with @UCLPolicyLab, Shared Institutions, is a deep dive of public opinion on universities. At a top level Britons feel positively about our universities impact on the UK & their local area. But emerging divides show the sector can’t take public opinion for granted
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Thank you to everyone who joined us in Manchester for this year's Conservative Conference, for excellent, packed-out conversations - from the future of conservatism and public service reform, to how we can rebuild social cohesion.
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A strong speech from Kemi Badenoch. Showed the advantage of setting an agenda herself, rather than allowing Nigel Farage to dictate her themes.
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Food prices have risen a lot more than other stuff since Covid... My newsletter asks whether they are now a leading indicator of inflation https://t.co/Lp4qfNXDfP
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It may have been a bit quiet at Conservative Party conference this year, but every single @UCLPolicyLab and @Moreincommon_ fringe meeting has been packed out. Thanks to our fantastic panellists and to everyone who has come along.
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Delighted that @UCLPolicyLab had a chance to talk to @NJ_Timothy before this year’s Conservative Party conference. His is a vital voice as the Party seeks to find its energy again after election defeat.
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James Baggaley sits down with Nick Timothy to explore the strange times that conservatism and the Conservative Party find themselves in.
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Ahead of the Conservative Conference in Manchester, we sat down to talk the future of conservatism with @NJ_Timothy. Check our full programme at Conservative Confernece 2025.
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James Baggaley sits down with Nick Timothy to explore the strange times that conservatism and the Conservative Party find themselves in.
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Is community Labour’s new big idea? Our @UCLPolicyLab reflections from Labour Party conference here:
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We reflect on lessons from the UCL Policy Lab programme and conversations at Labour Party Conference 2025.
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Brave of the PM to argue that Britain isn’t broken when so many people seem to think it is. But he’s right to say that there are inspiring people right across the country changing life for the better.
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We were joined by leaders from across Britain for a celebration of what brings us together. In partnership with @CitizensUK, @Moreincommon_ and @BelongNetwork. Thank you to all those who came along.
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Another stunning morning in Liverpool and more fringe panels ahead …. If you are here come join us to talk about the future of the NHS at 9.15am downstairs in the ACC.
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Liverpool is such a wonderful city. Excited for all the @UCLPolicyLab events over the next few days. Starting with a conversation with the Attorney General this morning.
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Thread of all our exciting panels at Labour Party conference - check it out:
🧵Following on from the Lib Dem and Reform conferences, we're now off to Labour. Join us in Liverpool for our packed programme. First up, Richard Hermer in conversation with @mds49 on the rule of law and its role in building a secure and prosperous Britain.
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🧵Following on from the Lib Dem and Reform conferences, we're now off to Labour. Join us in Liverpool for our packed programme. First up, Richard Hermer in conversation with @mds49 on the rule of law and its role in building a secure and prosperous Britain.
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Statement by President Macron, Prime Minister Meloni, Chancellor Merz, Prime Minister Tusk, Prime Minister Starmer, President von der Leyen and President Stubb on Peace for Ukraine ahead of President Trump’s planned meeting with President Putin
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Deeply depressing from @jburnmurdoch with all sorts of second order consequences to how society functions. In our work with @UCLPolicyLab @CitizensUK we found young people far less trusting than older generations and more likely to say you can’t be too careful.
And note the timing of that steep young adult dip in extroversion: The pandemic years when young people bore the brunt of restrictions on socialising in order to protect others from harm. Long the most extroverted group in society, young adults are now the most introverted.
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How do feelings of connection vary across Britain? As part of the 'This Place Matters' project with @UCLPolicyLab and @CitizensUK we produced a connection MRP based on polling of 13,000 people. The map below shows in which areas people are likely to feel most/least connected.
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One year on from the riots of 2024. Today UCL Policy Lab @CitizensUK and @Moreincommon_ launch a new report as part of the This Place Matters project on the future of social cohesion. Covered by @Anoosh_C in the @NewStatesman.
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A report from Epping and Diss reveals disconnected and resentful communities.
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#Gaza ~ humanitarian goods & access are being used as instruments of war & occupation. This pattern goes back 20 yrs Children are dying PM @number10gov must act with partners to turn words into action Stop this horror - now! Interview @SkyYaldaHakim
https://t.co/A2WwarVflH
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