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The UKCMG’s latest Constitution in Review is out today. There’s concern on delegated powers and devolution under Starmer. Plus, a close look at the Mandelson appointment process, unclear 'due process', poor records, weak vetting. All at: https://consoc.org.uk/publications/constitution-in-review-2-4/

On the blog this week: Society director Prof. Andrew Blick considers the knock-on effects of electoral reform for the UK constitution. Read it now at: https://consoc.org.uk/pr-and-the-constitution/

New on the blog: Ananya Kumar-Banerjee casts a critical eye over government plans to reform the consultation process. Will real change happen? Read it now at: https://consoc.org.uk/policy-squared-consultations/

🚨 Good to see this @consoc.bsky.social blog by Dr Mark Bennister on life after prime ministerial office. 😊 Very pleased to see it reference our 2004 article on their role in Parliament. 🧑🏻‍💻 Not least as I'm currently updating that. consoc.org.uk/life-after-p...

Ex-UK PMs don't follow one single path when they leave office. This week Mark Bennister examines the record of living former Prime Ministers and the choices they face. Read it now at: https://consoc.org.uk/life-after-pm-office/

The UK changes its constitution incrementally. The Representation of the People Bill is now in the Lords. https://consoc.org.uk/representation-of-the-people-bill-2026/ #UKConstitution #Elections #UKLaw

On the blog this week, Sarah Nason analyses where the line is drawn between policy and statutory discretion. Read it now on: https://consoc.org.uk/policy-discretion-judicial-review/

📢 2 weeks to go! Get entries in to our schools competition by Friday 9th October 🖼️ Get creative with your choice of events or changes that have been most significant to the development of the UK constitution 📚 Your chance to win a £100 book token Details on the blog: https://loom.ly/YFNtaL4

Next on the blog: Darryn Nyatanga explores the constitutional questions arising out of the Cardiff Summit and statements by party leaders/First Ministers across the UK: https://consoc.org.uk/the-cardiff-summit/

What constitutional legislation is due before Parliament after this summer's change in government? Tasneem Ghazi outlines what we can expect in our latest blogpost: https://consoc.org.uk/what-is-before-parliament/

With negotiations seemingly at a stalemate, what's the right way forward in refurbishing the Palace of Westminster? Peter Heaton-Jones examines the issue in our latest on the blog: https://consoc.org.uk/restoration-and-renewal-blog

Dr Stuart Wallace's excellent new blogpost for @consoc.bsky.social asks whether the new government will revolutionise economic, social and cultural rights in the UK @lsjleeds.bsky.social Read more 👇

On the blog this week: Darryn Nyatanga examines recent comments by Andy Burnham taking a Northern Ireland referendum "off the table". Read it now at: https://consoc.org.uk/new-pm-northern-ireland/

New blog for @consoc.bsky.social on the Hillsborough Law’s legislative journey and the challenges it may face upon enactment ⬇️

On the blog this week: Kate Dewsnip examines the progress of the Hillsborough Law through Parliament, and asks where are we now with the Bill? Read it now: https://consoc.org.uk/hl-where-are-we-now/

On the blog this week: Director of Research Dexter Govan examines plans to reform or abolish parliamentary whipping. Read it now: consoc.org.uk/burnham-whip...

Best of luck to all of the students receiving their exam results today! #Alevelresults #resultsday #examresults

On the blog this week: Our Director Prof. Andrew Blick considers the outworking of a potential written constitution under the new Prime Minster. Read it now at: https://consoc.org.uk/burnham-written-constitution/

Can Andy Burnham Really Rewire the UK State? Me. For The Constitution Society consoc.org.uk/rewiring-the...

New on the blog: Ananya Kumar-Banerjee considers the recent verdict of the Supreme Court on rights and the Windsor Framework. Read it now at: https://consoc.org.uk/windsor-framework-post-dillon/

Best of luck to all the students in Scotland receiving their exam results today.

On the blog this week: director of research Dexter Govan speaks with the Bishop of Manchester about the role of the Lords Spiritual. At a time of significant change in the House of Lords, this is a must read: https://consoc.org.uk/role-of-the-lords-spiritual/

Really nice to see some of my old work for @consoc.bsky.social cited in this excellent write-up from @rmcunliffe.bsky.social of the case for compulsory voting

Local authorities are getting to grips with the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026, but in practice how far will its reforms strengthen local democracy? Peter Heaton-Jones on the blog today: https://loom.ly/KiAvuDc

On this blog this week, Gareth Evans examines the enduring impact of the UK Internal Market Act on devolution. Read it now at: consoc.org.uk/ukima-devolu...

On the blog this week: Sarah Nason considers the progress which has been made towards a Welsh Human Rights Act. Read it now at: https://consoc.org.uk/welsh-human-rights-act/

📣📣📣 The Constitution Society is seeking a part-time Office Manager. Could be you? See our website for full details, share widely, and consider applying! https://consoc.org.uk/job-office-manager/ 📣📣📣

What exactly are the powers of an outgoing Prime Minister, and has Sir Keir Starmer’s announcement of the Defence Investment Plan highlighted a constitutional blindspot? Darryn Nyatanga investigates: https://consoc.org.uk/outgoing-prime-minister/

'Brexit and the UK Constitution' book is out TODAY - what 'EU referendum 10 years on' stuff isn't out today? - from @consoc.bsky.social Inc my chapter on Brexit and Immigration: beach read version - perfectly timed for the melting weather - of my earlier essay.   consoc.org.uk/publications...

Out today and free to read: Brexit and the UK constitution. Essays on the economy, immigration and regulation by John Springford, Jonathan Thomas, Catharine Barnard and Joel Reland and an introduction by Katy Hayward: https://consoc.org.uk/publications/brexit-and-the-uk-constitution/

Out today! A new report of the Society from Catharine Barnard and Joel Reland charing the development of UK regulation post-Brexit. You can read it on our website at: consoc.org.uk/publications...

Given the authors, this will be a must read.

Out today! A new report of the Society from Catharine Barnard and Joel Reland charing the development of UK regulation post-Brexit. You can read it on our website at: consoc.org.uk/publications...

Last week the Society headed to Edinburgh for a fantastic discussion on the legacy of the Brexit referendum. Read all about it at: https://consoc.org.uk/edinburgh-event-2026/ We were delighted to partner with the Irish Consulate and the Scottish Global Council on Global Affairs for the event.

On the blog this week: the unusual significance of the Makerfield by-election. Mark Bennister has the story at: https://consoc.org.uk/markerfield-by-election/

On the blog this week: Tasneem Ghazi asks whether government and the judiciary can reach a compromise on the use of ouster clauses. Read it now at: hhttps://consoc.org.uk/ouster-clauses-is-there-a-way-forward/

⏰ Applications close tomorrow for our research fellowship examining protest within the UK constitution. Don't miss out on your chance to apply at: https://consoc.org.uk/protest-fellowship-2026/ ⏰

What significance will May's election results have on the shape of devolution across the UK? Mark Bennister writes for us. Read it here: https://consoc.org.uk/may-election-results/

⏰ ⏰ ⏰ There's one week left to apply for our (paid) summer research fellowship examining the position of protest within the UK Constitution. Full details at: consoc.org.uk/protest-fell... Please share widely and consider applying, but don't leave it too much longer! ⏰ ⏰ ⏰

The new minority governments in Cardiff and Scotland must navigate a fragmented and contested political landscape. Dr Darryn Nyatanga explains what this could mean for the UK's territorial constitution. https://loom.ly/PhmSjGU

After the elections of May 7, Declan McLean argues the is ripe to reform the working of the Scottish Parliament. Read his piece on our website at: https://consoc.org.uk/scottish-parliament-reform/

What has at the Modernisation Committee been up to in Parliament of late? Peter Heaton-Jones investigates: https://consoc.org.uk/blog-the-modernisation-committee/