The Conversation
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Rishi Sunak's reputation for being tetchy has been seen in previous prime ministers - and it doesn't end well
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In a new article for The Conversation Ben Williams Associate Tutor in Politics and Social Sciences at Edge Hill University highlights Rishi Sunak's reputation for being tetchy.
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Tom Wilkinson: an actor of great humanity who seldom played the lead but dominated the screen
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In a new article for The Conversation Reader in Film and Television Elke Weissmann reflects on the actors achievements following his passing last month.
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Six books (and one play) to read to understand British politics today
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In a new article for The Conversation Paula Keaveney Politics Lead at Edge Hill University is one of six experts to suggest a good read to garner a view of British politics today.
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Peter Bone kicked out of parliament for violence and sexual misconduct: how recall petitions work
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In a new article for The Conversation Politics Lead Paula Keaveney explains the ways in which an MPs constituents can remove them.
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Israel hostages may need to fight to regain a sense of control in their everyday lives - expert claims
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In a new article for The Conversation Geoff Beattie, Professor of Psychology at Edge Hill University, claims hostages may have to fight to regain control of their everyday lives.
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Gaza: what aid agencies can hope to achieve under the strict limits of the four-day humanitarian pause
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In a new piece for The Conversation Chris Phelan, Edge Hill University and Sarah Schiffling, Hanken School of Economics discuss what aid agencies can achieve in Gaza.
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Financial crises damage people’s mental health – our global review shows who is worst affected
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In a new article for The Conversation Mark Forshaw, Edge Hill University, Ben Gibson, De Montfort University and Jekaterina Schneider, University of the West of England discuss the financial crisis.
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Why NHS England is struggling – despite more staff and money
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In this article for The Conversation emergency services management expert Paresh Wankhade explores some of the challenges facing the NHS.
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Trade unions in the UK and US have become more powerful despite political interference and falling memberships
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In a new article for The Conversation Lecturer in Law and Politics Dr Steven Daniels examines the power of trade unions in the UK and USA.
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Israel: why the brand boycotts probably won't make much difference
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In a new article for The Conversation Aisha Ijaz Lecturer in Marketing explores companies facing boycotts over the Gaza conflict.
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