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UK Twitter feed of the Centre for Opposition Studies, a cross-party research organisation focusing on political opposition. Podcast: #OppositionCast
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NEW: The latest #OppositionCast is out: “Things Can Only Get Better for Labour?”
We’ve been up at the Labour conference in Liverpool speaking to MegHillierMP, Dr Catherine Haddon and Jane Green (and listening to some old-school karaoke..). Download via: pod.link/oppositioncast…
New episode of #OppositionCast :
'Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition' - Paying tribute to Queen Elizabeth II with archive contributions from her Leaders of the Opposition.
Presented by Dr Nigel Fletcher
pod.link/oppositioncast
New episode of #OppositionCast :
'Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition' - Paying tribute to Queen Elizabeth II with archive contributions from her Leaders of the Opposition.
Presented by Dr Nigel Fletcher
pod.link/oppositioncast
Our latest #OppositionCast episode features both Lord Norton of Louth and Janet Royall speaking at our recent Opposition Studies Conference at King's College London, in association with KCL-BritPol&Gov. Do give it a listen and subscribe via:
pod.link/oppositioncast
It’s been too long…
New #OppositionCast episode out now- featuring Lord Norton of Louth and Janet Royall discussing the importance and definition of Opposition, in highlights from our recent conference. Download and subscribe via :
pod.link/oppositioncast
Contributions from Dr Emily Stacey on Mrs Thatcher’s overseas visits in opposition, and from Michael Kandiah on the importance of party organisation under Lord Woolton.
The “Conservatives in Opposition” panel continues with a virtual contribution from Dr David Jeffery from the University of Liverpool.
Prior to this last session, Dr Nigel Fletcher gave a presentation on the institutionalisation of the Official Opposition in the UK, covering the award of a salary, official car and “Short Money”.
Our final session of the day is on the Conservative Party in opposition, opened by Antony Mullen, with contributions to come from Dr Emily Stacey and Michael Kandiah on the 1975-79 and 1945-51 oppositions respectively. Joined online by Dr David Jeffery.
Another facinating talk. Patrick Law on communication in the Kinnock era at Opposition Studies conference.
Opposition Studies Lord Norton of Louth Thanks, great to be part of first Opposition Studies Conference. Thanks Dr Nigel Fletcher Dr Mohammed Kayed Abdel-Haq for establishing Opposition Studies 10 years ago. Delighted the new MA in Govt, Opposition + Parliamentary studies is being launched this year. Good govt needs good opposition