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Strengthening participation in devolved policymaking: Designing democratic innovation to tackle inequalities

Francesca GainsLiz Richardson By and Filed Under: All posts, British Politics, Devo Posted:

Developments in local governance and devolution over the past decade have provided new opportunities to tackle policy problems from a place-based angle. Innovations to strengthen participation can ensure more people participate in policymaking to help mitigate issues such as structural inequalities which affect them first hand. In this article, from our Power in Place publication, […]

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COVID-19 and access to healthcare services: lessons from patient organisations in Turkey

Headshot of Puren AtkasLiz Richardson By and Filed Under: All posts, Health and Social Care Posted:

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a number of rapid changes to healthcare systems. Hospitals were transformed into pandemic-oriented hospitals, elective surgeries were cancelled, or postponed, and face-to-face consultations were moved to virtual platforms. Many countries experienced shortages of medical supplies, especially ICU beds and ventilators, resulting in rationing of limited healthcare resources. In this […]

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Brexit and the Meaning of ‘Taking Back Control’: Great State Expectations?

Dave RichardsKingsley PurdamLiz Richardson By , , and Filed Under: All posts, Brexit, British Politics Posted:

As part of their ongoing research into Brexit, governance and populism at the Universities of Manchester and Exeter, Professor Dave Richards, Professor Oliver James, Dr. Kinglsey Purdam and Dr. Liz Richardson offer their reflections on the systemic challenges facing the UK as our government prepares to make Brexit official. Despite its ubiquity, exactly what ‘take back […]

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New poverty research shows potential of citizen-led science

Liz Richardson By Filed Under: Featured Posted:

New research and a set of interactive charts and maps are launched today by the Greater Manchester Poverty Action Group (GMPAG), together with the University of Manchester, revealing the continuing extent of poverty among the city region’s poorest residents.  This new research sets out key poverty data for Greater Manchester, made available through an interactive […]

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The prospects for a dramatically more representative Parliament post 2015 are bleak

Catherine DuroseFrancesca GainsLiz RichardsonRyan CombsChristina Eason By , , , and Filed Under: Westminster Watch Posted:

The next election is an unknown quantity, with pundits and pollsters both divided on the likely outcome. However one thing is becoming increasingly clear: there is unlikely to be a large-scale move towards a realignment in the House of Commons, with party selectorates continuing to exert influence which amounts to a continuation of a white, […]

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