My research interests are varied and range from:
Public Policy and Administration
Housing
Social Justice
European Union Policies
Brexit
Environmental Economics & Food Security
I am a member of the Political Studies Association (PSA) and a member of the Public Policy and Administration specialist group
Currently I am active on topics around the UK housing crisis (the Grenfell Tower Fire) and Food Security.
At present, I am working on a PhD research proposal.
Latest research analysis and news updates:
Government announces billions to fix cladding on high-rises
Evidence based policy making – A discussion
Many imperatives can lead to the utilisation of policy-based evidence (PBE), rather than evidence-based policy making (EBPM) of which this article will seek to explore.
Covid 19: The generational housing divide
Amongst many of the financial issues Covid-19 has wrought in the short run, the social issues are no less damaging but are not quite as obvious.
The Varsity Line: Connecting Oxford and Cambridge
The Varsity Line connecting Oxford and Cambridge is due to re-open in 2030. Bidwells cites it as a new line, however, there was a Oxford-Cambridge connection until closed in 1968 due to the beeching cuts.
To help England’s north, link it up – The Economist
A review of a recent Economist article on the subject of transport and linking the country up. Arguing the case for HS2 and its improved rail links to the existing network, the capacity it will provide and the reduction in congestion on the West Coast Mainline.