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The Mile End Institute Team regularly appear in the UK and international press and broadcast media, offering expert commentary on British politics, governance, and public policy.

7 November 2023

Is Sadiq Khan cruising to re-election after all?

Our latest Polling London survey featured in Ben Walker's latest assessment of the London mayoral race and describes it as a 'narrative buster'
Is Sadiq Khan cruising to re-election after all?
6 November 2023

What does Sadiq Khan's sudden massive poll lead mean?

In OnLondon, Dave Hill dives into our Polling London survey and argues it will send a 'shudder of anxiety' through Susan Hall's mayoral campaign
What does Sadiq Khan's sudden massive poll lead mean?
6 November 2023

Sadiq Khan leads Susan Hall by 50% to 25% in the race for City Hall

Latest Polling London survey finds that Sadiq Khan is on course for a 'comfortable victory', despite widespread dissatisfaction with his performance
Sadiq Khan leads Susan Hall by 50% to 25% in the race for City Hall
5 October 2023

Safety first? Labour Party Conference 2023

As the Labour Party prepares for its annual conference, Dr Karl Pike spoke to France24 about what to expect from Starmer's Labour over the coming week
Safety first? Labour Party Conference 2023
28 September 2023

Great Reputations: Emmeline Pankhurst

In their latest episode on the reputations of historical figures, Dr Lyndsey Jenkins spoke to the BBC's History Extra Podcast about Emmeline Pankhurst
Great Reputations: Emmeline Pankhurst
30 June 2023

The High Rise and Fall of Canary Wharf

After it was announced that HSBC are leaving Canary Wharf, Patrick Diamond was quoted in the Financial Times on its implications for Tower Hamlets
The High Rise and Fall of Canary Wharf
15 June 2023

Labour should make Standards in Public Life an issue at the next election

Chris McKeon reports on Sir Chris Bryant's speech to our Governing in Hard Times conference on the day the Privileges Committee's Report was published
Labour should make Standards in Public Life an issue at the next election
30 April 2023

How education became the new fault-line in British politics

In this 'Big Read' from the Financial Times, Dr Elizabeth Simon is quoted on her research on the 'largely spurious' link between education and voting
How education became the new fault-line in British politics
19 April 2023

'You can never write them off' - how the Tories can still turn the tide

Writing in the Daily Express, Ollie Corfe reports on the launch of Professor Tim Bale's new history of the Conservative Party at the MEI in April 2023
'You can never write them off' - how the Tories can still turn the tide
10 March 2023

In Conversation with David Lammy MP

The Daily Mirror's Ashley Cowburn reports on David Lammy's recent appearance at the MEI and his reflections on being a young, black, working-class MP
In Conversation with David Lammy MP
10 January 2023

From spy chief to Prince Harry's bête noire - the many lives of Simon Case

Politico's profile of the Cabinet Secretary reflects on Simon Case's doctorate at QMUL and his involvement in the early days of the Mile End Group
From spy chief to Prince Harry's bête noire - the many lives of Simon Case
10 December 2022

The dangers of devolution: could Britain be dismembered?

In The Critic, Dr Richard Johnson responds to Gordon Brown's report on the Constitution and makes the case for a more 'muscular' British state
The dangers of devolution: could Britain be dismembered?
8 December 2022

Should Labour reform or abolish the House of Lords?

After Keir Starmer announced his intention to abolish the House of Lords, Patrick Diamond joined Radio 4's Briefing Room to discuss Labour's proposal
Should Labour reform or abolish the House of Lords?
29 November 2022

What's in a constituency name?

In Politics Home, Philip Cowley explores how parliamentary constituency names have changed since 1950 and why they have become increasingly cumbersome
What's in a constituency name?
14 November 2022

The UK Constitution and its decline: is there any hope for British politics?

In this Daily Express piece on the future of British politics, Peter Hennessy reflects on the state of the UK constitution and his new book
The UK Constitution and its decline: is there any hope for British politics?
7 November 2022

Levelling Up risks levelling down London's Arts and Culture scene

In a London Post report on QMUL's Cultural Advocacy Fellowship, Patrick Diamond considers the impact of Levelling Up on the Arts in London
Levelling Up risks levelling down London's Arts and Culture scene
4 November 2022

What voters already know about Rishi Sunak - and what they don't

Less than two weeks into Rishi Sunak's premiership, Philip Cowley explores what voters know - or thought they know - about his background and policies
What voters already know about Rishi Sunak - and what they don't
24 October 2022

Rishi Sunak becomes Prime Minister

On the day that Rishi Sunak became Leader of the Conservative Party, Dr Richard Johnson appeared on CNN to explore how Sunak might choose to govern
Rishi Sunak becomes Prime Minister
20 October 2022

Education: The Elephant in the room of UK Public Policy

Writing to the Financial Times, Professor Patrick Diamond argues that 'education at every age of life' should be the new government's top priority
Education: The Elephant in the room of UK Public Policy
19 October 2022

Life after Trussonomics: The Revival of Treasury Orthodoxy

In commentary for UK in a Changing Europe, Professor Patrick Diamond assesses the future of Levelling Up after a drastic change in economic policy
Life after Trussonomics: The Revival of Treasury Orthodoxy
18 October 2022

The Met Police will not change unless bad coppers are named, shamed, and sacked

Responding to the Casey Report, Yasmin Alibhai-Brown cites the MEI's polling on Londoners' opinions of the Met Police
The Met Police will not change unless bad coppers are named, shamed, and sacked
11 October 2022

The Holbein of British Politics: Unmasking our Leaders with Michael Cockerell

In this Scottish Review column, Tom Chidwick reflects on Michael Cockerell's career and his appearance at the Mile End Institute in September 2022.
The Holbein of British Politics: Unmasking our Leaders with Michael Cockerell
2 September 2022

The growing link between values and earnings may spell trouble

Writing in the Financial Times, John Burn-Murdoch quoted Elizabeth Simon's research on the link between higher education and liberal values from 1994
The growing link between values and earnings may spell trouble
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