Professor, Department of Government, University of Essex
My research interests involve examining the nature & significance of political participation, particularly electoral participation, & also in understanding the causes & effects of public opinion on politics.
How much trouble is Boris Johnson in? Lessons from the fall of Margaret Thatcher
Dec 20, 2021 09:49 am UTC| Politics
It has been a bad few weeks for Boris Johnson and the Conservative government. It began with allegations that Christmas parties had been held in Downing Street during the lockdown of 2020 and has escalated into open...
Why US presidents shouldn't rely on stock market performance to win votes
Oct 05, 2020 14:19 pm UTC| Politics
While Donald Trumps positive test for COVID-19 provoked volatility on US stock markets, they remain only a few percentage points down from the all-time highs reached in early September. After a crash in March caused by...
Skyrocketing unemployment is bad news for Boris Johnson
Jul 30, 2020 15:59 pm UTC| Economy
The COVID-19 pandemic has seriously disrupted the UK economy and major increases in unemployment are already occurring. It has already been reported that 649,000 jobs have disappeared during the lockdown. If history...
How the coronavirus economic crisis could hit Donald Trump's re-election prospects
Apr 22, 2020 13:07 pm UTC| Politics
The US currently has the highest number of coronavirus cases in the world and the highest number of deaths. Many commentators claim that President Donald Trumps reaction to the mounting health crisis has been confused...
These four decisions by the opposition could deliver Boris Johnson a majority in this election
Nov 19, 2019 02:42 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics
Our latest poll of polls shows that the Conservatives are moving into a possibly decisive lead over their rivals in voting intentions for the UK election. This is in large part because Brexit Party support is collapsing....
UK election: head to the polls in haste, repent the result at leisure
Oct 29, 2019 19:37 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics
British political parties are positioning themselves for an impending general election but that doesnt mean it will happen before Christmas. The prime ministers tactic of offering extra time for debating his withdrawal...
Conservatives poll lead continues, despite Brexit turmoil
Oct 09, 2019 13:51 pm UTC| Insights & Views
Trends in vote intention polls show that the Conservatives continue to have a sizeable lead over their rivals. As of October 1, the Conservatives were on 33%, with Labour and the Liberal Democrats running well behind, tied...
How governments use IMF bailouts to hurt political opponents – new research
Rwanda plan: Rishi Sunak has insisted on pushing ahead – here's where he could take it next