Election Replay with the Experts

In this seminar three UCL experts come together with Dr Sofia Collignon (Royal Holloway) to discuss key aspects of the general election.  Prof Ben Lauderdale will analyse the accuracy of polling and expectations before the election; Dr Sofia Collignon will talk about the main characteristics of the candidates; Dr Alan Renwick about the performance of the campaign rules and the electoral system; and Prof Meg Russell about the likely political dynamics in the new parliament.

Speakers

Prof Ben Lauderdale, Professor of Political Science at UCL Department of Political Science

Dr Sofia Collignon, Lecturer in Political Communication at Royal Holloway University of London

Dr Alan Renwick, Deputy Director of the Constitution Unit

Prof Meg Russell, Director of the Constitution Unit

Chair

Lisa James, Research Assistant at the Constitution Unit

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