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.
People experiencing news fatigue are less likely to be voters
Oct 19, 2023 04:46 am UTC| Health
In a comprehensive analysis of news consumption across the globe, a recent report by Reuters concluded that interest in news continues to decline, fuelling disengagement and selective news avoidance. In the 46 countries...
Aug 24, 2023 07:45 am UTC| Politics
Despite the avalanche of legal indictments, Donald Trump remains favourite to win the Republican nomination for the 2024 US presidential election. According to a poll reported by the website Real Clear Politics on August...
Mar 28, 2023 14:18 pm UTC| Economy
The Bank of England raised its main interest rate for the eleventh time in a row to 4.25% at its March meeting. At its previous meeting in February the Bank was optimistic about the prospects for inflation in the coming...
Mar 28, 2023 14:18 pm UTC| Politics
Humza Yousaf is to be the first minister of Scotland after narrowly winning the election for leader of the Scottish National Party. In his victory speech, he said he was determined to deliver independence for Scotland. But...
Strikes: why refusing public sector pay rises won't help reduce inflation
Jan 24, 2023 05:33 am UTC| Economy
The UK government has not yet resolved the thorny issue of ongoing public sector pay disputes, despite the fact that these workers are suffering much more from the cost of living crisis than their private sector...
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...
Donald Trump Mocks Kamala Harris with Shocking Nickname: 'I Couldn't Care Less If I Mispronounce It'