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# College Green Group

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- [Can a digital justice system ease prison overcrowding?](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/uk-politics/can-a-digital-justice-system-ease-prison-overcrowding/) - With the Sentencing Act nearing full implementation, the government is increasingly turning to electronic monitoring and community sentencing as part of its response to Britain’s prison overcrowding crisis. Aarav Tanguturi examines whether the technology is capable of delivering public safety and what this shift could mean for the private sector.
- [Are the right and left realigning or is a coalition inevitable?](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/uk-politics/are-the-right-and-left-realigning-or-is-a-coalition-inevitable/) - Our Lead Digital Campaigner, Andrew Credgington explores whether voters are returning to the status quo of the legacy parties or if the spread of votes amongst emerging parties means a coalition is inevitable?
- [Flexible or fragmented? The case for a UK AI Act](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/flexible-or-fragmented-the-case-for-a-uk-ai-act/) - Earlier this year, the government declared that it had delivered 38 of the 50 recommendations in its AI Opportunities Action Plan. Yet there is still no dedicated AI Bill before Parliament. Katia Leca examines Britain’s flexible regulatory model and the growing case in favour of a common statutory foundation.
- [A sixteen year Odyssey ends. Burnham reaches Ithaca. Who will be Burnham’s Eurylochus and what will this mean for UK PLC?](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/uk-politics/a-sixteen-year-odyssey-ends-burnham-reaches-ithaca-who-will-be-burnhams-eurylochus-and-what-will-this-mean-for-uk-plc/) - Our Senior Account Manager Christopher Herman takes a deep dive into the latest developments following Burnham’s move to No.10, with a particular focus on his new cabinet and what it means for business. Sixteen years in the waiting and he has finally met his lifetime ambition. The question now is whether he will succeed in turning around the trajectory of government, tackling the cost of living and allowing UK business to grow the economy.
- [Pitch Economics over alignment: Navigating Britain’s interest-first foreign policy](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/pitch-economics-over-alignment-navigating-britains-interest-first-foreign-policy/) - The old London playbook is officially obsolete. Driven by tight domestic budgets, cost-of-living pressures, and shifting global trust, Westminster has traded moralistic, values-first internationalism for a tough, transactional pragmatism. To secure trade deals, attract investment, or build strategic influence today, our Account Manager Tom Bromwich argues that those vying for it should stop appealing to Whitehall’s altruism and start solving its domestic economic puzzle. From framing aid as mutual self-interest to leveraging soft power and reliability, here is how diplomats can adapt to Britain's pragmatic turn and move from asking for favours to securing a seat at the table.
- [Associate Director (Head of Growth)](https://collegegreengroup.com/jobs/associate-director/) - We are looking for an outstanding commercially focused candidate to join College Green Group as our new Associate Director (Head of Growth).
- [From rhetoric to reality: mapping the business landscape under Burnham](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/uk-politics/from-rhetoric-to-reality-mapping-the-business-landscape-under-burnham/) - With Andy Burnham's role as the next Prime Minister and Labour leader now cemented, Alfie Owen and Henry Howarth examine his recent speech, interviews and publications, revealing his priorities for different sectors.
- [Participation power: the hidden divide between homeowners and renters](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/uk-politics/participation-is-power-the-hidden-divide-between-homeowners-and-renters/) - Homeowners and renters make up different political demographics, but not only is there a discrepancy between their political priorities, but also in their access to and engagement with democracy itself.
- [Drones over destroyers: What does Burnham's Britain mean for defence?](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/uk-politics/drones-over-destroyers-what-does-burnhams-britain-mean-for-defence/) - As we edge closer to a new occupant at No 10, our Senior Account Manager, Pierre Shepherd, takes a closer look at the DIP and explores how devolution, social value and ongoing fiscal constraints are likely to shape what comes next.
- [The EU and the UK… ten years on](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/uk-politics/the-eu-and-the-uk-ten-years-on/) - Ten years on from the Brexit referendum, Katharine Quigg explores where EU relations sit in party policies now and what our future could look like concerning the EU.
- [All hail the returning hero? How industry should prepare for Burnham’s march to Downing Street](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/uk-politics/all-hail-the-returning-hero-how-industry-should-prepare-for-burnhams-march-to-downing-street/) - When a Roman General won a major campaign or secured a new territory, the Senate would prepare a triumph. This was a parade where the returning hero, crowned in laurel, rode a chariot through the cheering streets of Rome. What modern television and cinema adaptations often omit in these historic occasions, however, is the presence
- [Influencing the unpredictable: the role backbench MPs play in delivering policy](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/uk-politics/influencing-the-unpredictable-the-role-backbench-mps-play-in-delivering-policy/) - The industry of influencing politics is a funny old game. It takes the most bizarre, archaic and eccentric elements of elected life, elevates the natural absurdity of the Westminster village and adds a necessary seasoning of commercial value.For those navigating SW1, our brand of advocacy is a surprisingly modern invention compared to our transatlantic cousins.
- [Trains, brains and policy gains: reflections on this year’s UKREiiF](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/uk-politics/trains-brains-and-policy-gains-reflections-on-this-years-ukreiif/) - The College Green Group team made tracks back to Leeds for this year’s UK Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF). Armed to the teeth with branded lanyards and some fiercely in-character CGG umbrellas, we were fully prepared to experience the famously unpredictable weather in “God’s Own Country” while reuniting with some brilliant colleagues across
- [Governing through crisis: what the King’s Speech means for you](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/uk-politics/governing-through-crisis-what-the-kings-speech-means-for-you/) - Reports suggest the Health Secretary, Wes Streeting, may launch a leadership campaign within the next 24 hours. If so, others will follow. But with the Royal Standard raised high above the Palace of Westminster, MPs sharing niceties as they trundle from the Commons to the Lords and the door being firmly shut in Black Rod’s
- [‘Securonomics’: A productivity gamble](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/uk-politics/securonomics-a-productivity-gamble/) - Dylan Sudworth examines the Chancellor's 'securonomics' agenda, and the productivity-driven strategy at its core.
- [Head of Corporate Communications](https://collegegreengroup.com/jobs/head-of-corporate-communications/) - We are looking for an outstanding candidate to lead and grow our corporate communications team. Working alongside our public affairs team, this person will help the agency to win integrated communications briefs across a range of sectors. The successful candidate will have an excellent track record of delivery and securing new business, as well as being an experienced communications professional with a deep understanding of the UK media landscape. This is a unique role for the right individual with a leading agency at the heart of Westminster.
- [Keep calm and conference on: College Green Group’s guide to party conferences](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/uk-politics/keep-calm-and-conference-on-college-green-groups-guide-to-party-conferences/) - With 176 days to go, an already-excited Christopher Herman previews the value in political party conferences.
- [Why should you be paying attention to the Liberal Democrats](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/uk-politics/why-should-you-be-paying-attention-to-the-liberal-democrats/) - Fresh from the party's Spring Conference, Gabriella Franklin draws on the strengths and opportunities of the Liberal Democrats in 2026.
- [The conversation continued – exploring five more transition claims](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/the-conversation-continued-exploring-five-more-transition-claims/) - Building on from last week's blog, Gabriella Franklin explores land use, jobs, battery minerals and safety in the UK’s net-zero transition.
- [Kicking off your career in the heart of Westminster](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/kicking-off-your-career-in-the-heart-of-westminster/) - College Green Group's Operations Manager, Frances Ingram, talks about how an internship at College Green can kickstart your career in politics.
- [Let's have a conversation about renewables, storage and the energy transition](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/uk-politics/lets-have-a-conversation-about-renewables-storage-and-the-energy-transition/) - In this blog, Gabriella Franklin debunks five common myths about renewables, storage and net zero.
- [Sixteen Saturdays to go: Why the 2026 local elections matter for industry](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/uk-politics/sixteen-saturdays-to-go-why-the-2026-local-elections-matter-for-industry/) - As the local elections begin to appear on the horizon, Christopher Herman looks at the possible scenarios to consider.
- [Is podcasting and AI the new leafleting and advertising?](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/uk-politics/is-podcasting-and-ai-the-new-leafleting-and-advertising/) - From the Anti-Corn Law League to AI: how technology keeps reshaping political campaigning in Britain.
- [Tax over growth: a Budget for the Labour backbenchers](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/uk-politics/tax-over-growth-a-budget-for-the-labour-backbenchers/) - George Beard, College Green Group's Head of Public Affairs, gives his reflections on the long-awaited Autumn Budget
- [COP30: A fragile consensus in a fractured geopolitical climate](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/uk-politics/cop30-a-fragile-consensus-in-a-fractured-geopolitical-climate/) - COP30 in Belém, Brazil, marked 10 years since the Paris Agreement and took place at a time when the world’s collective climate ambition is under increasing scrutiny.
- [Policy Liaison Groups (PLGs)](https://collegegreengroup.com/expertise/policy-liaison-groups-plgs/) - PLG on Environmental, Social, and Governance, PLG for Housing Delivery & Growth, PLG on Sustainable Buildings, PLG on Workplace Wellbeing.
- [Digital](https://collegegreengroup.com/expertise/digital/) - Content strategy, insights and data, digital ads, web design, SEO & GEO, social media management, influencer marketing.
- [Media](https://collegegreengroup.com/expertise/media/) - Strategy, media relations, content production, media training, crisis and reputation management.
- [Public affairs](https://collegegreengroup.com/expertise/public-affairs/) - Political insight and monitoring, influence and stakeholder engagement, creative campaigns, media and strategic communications, digital and social media, ESG advisory.
- [The Limits of Incoherent Disruption: What the Tommy Robinson March Tells Us About Protest Politics](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/uk-politics/the-limits-of-incoherent-disruption-what-the-tommy-robinson-march-tells-us-about-protest-politics/) - The “Unite the Kingdom” rally shows how incoherent messaging and disordered protest can stoke division, not drive change.
- [Labour’s vision for the world: Geopolitical insights from the 2025 Conference](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/uk-politics/labours-vision-for-the-world-geopolitical-insights-from-the-2025-conference/) - At Labour’s 2025 Conference, foreign policy was on full display. From Palestine to Kurdistan, Europe to the Global South, the party set out a vision of the UK as an honest broker, pragmatic partner, and defender of social democracy.
- [Digital solutions for providing self-sovereignty to stateless populations through blockchain technology](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/digital-solutions-for-providing-self-sovereignty-to-stateless-populations-through-blockchain-technology/) - Millions of people live without citizenship or proof of ID, an issue which increases risk of exploitation. Blockchain technology, and decoupling identity from citizenship, is one way in which this could be addressed.
- [“The best is yet to come” — Sir Ed Davey rallies Lib Dems in Bournemouth](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/uk-politics/the-best-is-yet-to-come-sir-ed-davey-rallies-lib-dems-in-bournemouth/) - At their annual conference in Bournemouth, the Lib Dems combined buoyant optimism with frank debates, foremost among them Reform UK.
- [Not just for linguists: Why Britain needs broader China literacy](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/not-just-for-linguists-why-britain-needs-broader-china-literacy/) - China's economic and political systems remain a mystery to many in Whitehall. How can Britain educate its staff, given rising fears of co-optation and interference?
- [ESG advisory](https://collegegreengroup.com/public-affairs-services/esg-advisory/) - Strengthen your sustainability credentials, reduce exposure to risk and build trust that endures over the long term.
- [Creative campaigns](https://collegegreengroup.com/public-affairs-services/creative-campaign-development/) - Well-crafted campaigns can change perceptions, rally support and generate the visibility needed to move issues up the agenda.
- [Digital and social media](https://collegegreengroup.com/public-affairs-services/digital-and-social-media-strategy/) - From sparking conversation to mobilising advocates, digital platforms can become powerful tools to amplify your influence.
- [Media and strategic communications](https://collegegreengroup.com/public-affairs-services/media-and-strategic-communications/) - Your reputation is strengthened by clear, consistent messaging that shapes the narrative and resonates with the audiences who matter most.
- [Political insight and monitoring](https://collegegreengroup.com/public-affairs-services/political-insight-and-monitoring/) - Anticipate change before it happens, identify risks and opportunities early and shape your strategy with confidence.
- [Influence and stakeholder engagement](https://collegegreengroup.com/public-affairs-services/influence-and-stakeholder-engagement/) - Build lasting relationships with the decision-makers who matter, secure a stronger voice in policy debates and position yourself as a trusted partner.
- [Political Communication in 2025: Simplicity, Emotion, and Power](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/uk-politics/political-communication-in-2025-simplicity-emotion-and-power/) - How simplified, emotional political messaging is reshaping UK voter behaviour - and what Labour must do to reclaim the narrative in 2025.
- [Reforming not retreating: Why leaving the ECHR won’t solve the UK’s immigration problem](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/uk-politics/reforming-not-retreating-why-leaving-the-echr-wont-solve-the-uks-immigration-problem/) - Legal obstacles to deportation aren’t just about Strasbourg — and withdrawal isn’t the answer.
- [The news isn’t dead – It’s just on TikTok](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/uk-politics/the-news-isnt-dead-its-just-on-tiktok/) - In a landscape where 15-second videos can shape opinions, UK political parties face a choice: adapt or be ignored. If politicians really want to connect with the next generation, they should drop the “spin”, be more authentic and meet young people where they are - online.
- [Can Blue Labour shape the Labour Party's future?](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/uk-politics/can-blue-labour-shape-the-labour-partys-future/) - From seminars to Downing Street, Blue Labour is having something of a moment in British political discourse - but is it here to stay?
- [Is ESG failing defence? Rethinking ethics, investment and national security](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/uk-politics/is-esg-failing-defence-rethinking-ethics-investment-and-national-security/) - ESG and defence are sometimes considered incompatible, but they have been interlinked for years. As the defence sector grows, having this conversation will be vital.
- [From reputational risk to resilience: crisis communications for PEPs](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/from-reputational-risk-to-resilience-crisis-communications-for-peps/) - For PEPs, crisis communication isn’t optional, it is a strategic necessity where clarity, authenticity, and preparedness define public survival.
- [If you build it, will they come? Rethinking New Towns for growth](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/uk-politics/if-you-build-it-will-they-come-rethinking-new-towns-for-growth/) - New Towns won’t fix the housing crisis alone, but with strategic growth and purpose, they can transform regional economies long-term.
- [Whatever happened to behavioural economics?](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/whatever-happened-to-behavioural-economics/) - Nudge theory used to be the toast of policy wonks and campaign strategists alike. It promised to subtly reshape human behaviour not through coercion, subversion or propaganda, but with a gentle poke to our hearts. So, what happened?
- [Dinner, dissent, and dangerous precedents](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/dinner-dissent-and-dangerous-precedents/) - Reflections on free speech, regulation, and truth - warning against well-intentioned overreach and moral relativism. Misinformation and disinformation are not morally neutral.
- [Is Trump making globalisation popular again?](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/uk-politics/is-trump-making-globalisation-popular-again/) - Trump’s tariff-driven trade strategy is triggering global shifts — fuelling inflation at home while encouraging new trade alliances abroad.
- [The hidden link between CANZUK and UK housing affordability](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/uk-politics/the-hidden-link-between-canzuk-and-uk-housing-affordability/) - Ted Cussans explores how CANZUK could impact housing affordability, linking global trade policy with local urban life across four Anglosphere nations.
- [Labour’s tax dilemma – Can stability survive stagflation?](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/uk-politics/labours-tax-dilemma-can-stability-survive-stagflation/) - As the UK faces a period of economic uncertainty marked by high inflation and low growth, intern Emma Ralph Sargent examines whether Labour’s ambitious £40 billion tax strategy can truly deliver the stability it promises.
- [Saving Scunthorpe — Nationalisation and the future of British Steel](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/uk-politics/saving-scunthorpe-nationalisation-and-the-future-of-british-steel/) - Facing industrial decline, the UK explores nationalisation to secure jobs, protect communities, and adapt to environmental and economic demands.
- [Mark Carney: How the unelected economist took Canada’s highest office](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/mark-carney-how-the-unelected-economist-took-canadas-highest-office/) - Mark Carney's unexpected rise to Prime Minister amid escalating trade tensions with allies sets the stage for a pivotal upcoming election.
- [Growth without grit - Why building 1.5 million homes requires more than ‘YIMBY-ism’](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/uk-politics/growth-without-grit-why-building-1-5-million-homes-requires-more-than-yimby-ism/) - Building isn’t just about approvals - it’s about skills, workforce, and execution. Without them, Yimby-ism risks becoming just talk.
- [The (rest of the) elections of 2024 - a summary](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/the-rest-of-the-elections-of-2024-a-summary/) - 2024, dubbed a 'super election year' saw more than 60 countries with a combined population of two billion people cast ballots in presidential and parliamentary elections. What happened across the world since the Summer?
- [Justice for Sir David Amess: Why We Need Answers, Not Silence](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/uk-politics/justice-for-sir-david-amess-why-we-need-answers-not-silence/) - Sir David Amess’ family deserves answers. A public inquiry is vital to uncover failures and improve protections against radicalisation and terrorism.
- [October 2024 - Global elections recap](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/october-2024-global-elections-recap/) - Read a summary of the key elections that occurred in October 2024 - including in Mozambique, Botswana, Moldova, and Tunisia,
- [The Paris AI Summit and the UK’s uncertain approach to AI governance](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/uk-politics/the-paris-ai-summit-and-the-uks-uncertain-approach-to-ai-governance/) - As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, discussions about its regulation have intensified. The AI Action Summit, held in Paris in mid-February, aimed to address the growing impact of AI and establish a global framework for its development. Attended by government officials, business leaders, NGOs, and the public, the summit saw 60 nations sign an agreement promoting an "open", "inclusive", and "ethical" approach to AI.
- [The Future of Electric Vehicles: Progress, Challenges, and Global Trends](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/uk-politics/the-future-of-electric-vehicles-progress-challenges-and-global-trends/) - Electric vehicles are resurging, but adoption varies. Norway leads with proactive policies, while the UK faces cost and infrastructure challenges. Strategic investments in affordability and accessibility will determine if the UK can match Norway’s EV success amid growing climate concerns.
- [Trump’s tariff playbook — Economic strategy or political posturing?](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/us-politics/trumps-tariff-playbook-economic-strategy-or-political-posturing/) - With Trump back in the White House, tariffs are once again a cornerstone of his economic agenda. But are they a real strategy for strengthening American industry, or a political weapon? This article explores the motivations, economic impact, and potential fallout of a renewed US-China trade war under Trump’s second term.
- [Is there a future for the UK’s main political parties?](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/uk-politics/is-there-a-future-for-the-uks-main-political-parties/) - Alex Challoner analyses how a rapidly fragmenting political landscape—shaped by Brexit, digital activism, and rising regional voices—is forcing traditional parties to reinvent themselves. He examines whether Labour and the Conservative Party can adapt to these turbulent shifts or risk becoming relics of a bygone era.
- [Reform UK takes the lead... How?](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/us-politics/reform-uk-takes-the-lead-how/) - Recent polls show Reform UK leading Labour and the Conservatives, signalling a seismic political shift. How did we get here?
- [Trump’s Tariffs and the UK: Navigating a New Trade Battleground](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/us-politics/trumps-tariffs-and-the-uk-navigating-a-new-trade-battleground/) - How Trump's tariffs could reshape UK trade: Brexit, economic resilience, and the choice between US and EU alliances in 2024.
- [Here are 10 (more) new Labour MPs to keep an eye on](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/uk-politics/here-are-10-more-new-labour-mps-to-keep-an-eye-on/) - 334 brand new MPs entered the Commons after the election - 211 from the Labour Party. Of these new members, here's who we are excited to watch as this parliament progresses.
- [December 2024 - Global elections recap](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/december-2024-global-elections-recap/) - Read a summary of the key elections that occurred in December 2024 - including in Ghana and Croatia.
- [Georgia's election - A geopolitical turning point?](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/georgias-election-a-geopolitical-turning-point/) - Georgia stands at a crossroads. The choice is not just between the East and West, but between democracy and autocracy, between integration and isolation.
- [November 2024 - Global elections recap](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/november-2024-global-elections-recap/) - Read a summary of the key elections that occurred in November 2024 - including in Mauritius, Somaliland, Ireland, and Palau.
- [Silent shifts - the decline of French influence in the Sahel and west Africa](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/silent-shifts-the-decline-of-french-influence-in-the-sahel-and-west-africa/) - France has lost its foothold in the Sahel and in west Africa - to who is still being determined, but regardless it could prove decisive for Western interests.
- [The Trump coalition that won him back the White House](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/us-politics/the-trump-coalition-that-won-him-back-the-white-house/) - Latino, Black and younger voters handed Obama two election wins - Trump has dismantled that winning formula. How and why did this happen?
- [The AI tightrope - squaring misinformation with creative freedom](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/the-ai-tightrope-squaring-misinformation-with-creative-freedom/) - How can governments walk the tightrope of AI regulation - and is too much of its misinformation-spreading capabilities unchecked?
- [September 2024 - Global elections recap](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/september-2024-global-elections-recap/) - Read a summary of the key elections that occurred in September 2024 - including in Germany, Jordan, Algeria, and Austria
- [Here are 10 new Labour MPs to keep an eye on](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/uk-politics/here-are-10-new-labour-mps-to-keep-an-eye-on/) - 334 brand new MPs entered the Commons after the election - 211 from the Labour Party. Of these new members, here's who we are excited to watch as this parliament progresses.
- [Seizing the Initiative: Making the case for a UK Hub for Islamic Finance](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/uk-politics/a-uk-hub-for-islamic-finance/) - The new Labour Government has an exciting opportunity to consolidate its position on the world stage as a financial services hub by focusing its attention on Islamic finance.
- [Labour sets a positive tone for its net zero agenda](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/uk-politics/labour-sets-a-positive-tone-for-its-net-zero-agen/) - Keir Starmer made net zero and the climate a key pillar of his successful general election campaign in July. He is signalling a clear pivot away from previous governments - how does this look in practice?
- [How has Kamala Harris changed the 2024 US presidential election?](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/us-politics/how-has-kamala-harris-changed-the-2024-us-presidential-election/) - The Harris presidential campaign has had a short time to make a big impact in the US presidential race - shifting the race in favour of the Democrats. Is she succeeding in doing so?
- [Building a reputation: What impact has the new Labour government made on housing and planning so far?](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/uk-politics/building-a-reputation-what-impact-has-the-new-labour-government-made-on-housing-and-planning-so-far/) - Since its landslide win last month and its formation of a government, the Starmer-led Labour administration has placed housing and planning at the cornerstone of its policy to revitalise Britain’s economy.
- [July 2024 - Global elections recap](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/july-2024-global-elections-recap/) - Read a summary of the key elections that occurred in July 2024 - including in Syria, Venezuela, and Iran.
- [GE24: A view from Scotland](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/ge24-a-view-from-scotland/) - Scotland fell out of love with Labour for a decade in 2015. Now, after 18 years of SNP rule, might it be the SNP's turn for a beating from the electorate? Might this be the election when the independence debate is put to bed for a generation?
- [A budget for basket weaving?](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/uk-politics/a-budget-for-basket-weaving/) - College Green Group's employee personal development budget allows them to hone their skills in an array of areas - from perfecting Krav Maga to pursuing a Masters degree.
- [Campaigns](https://collegegreengroup.com/expertise/campaigns/) - Geopolitics, soft power initiatives, election campaigns, NGOs and advocacy, becoming an MP.
- [Communications](https://collegegreengroup.com/expertise/communications/) - Strategic communications and media relations, design, digital and social media, research and insight, crisis communications and reputation management.
- [The elections (so far) of 2024 - a summary](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/the-elections-so-far-of-2024-a-summary/) - 2024, dubbed a 'super election year' will see more than 60 countries with a combined population of two billion people will cast ballots in presidential and parliamentary elections. What has happened so far across the world?
- [GE24: What does the future hold for housing?](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/uk-politics/election-2024-what-does-the-future-hold-for-housing/) - The manifestos have landed - and housing plays a crucial pillar supporting the parties' plans for the future. They also offer glimpses into the how the YIMBY movement may grow.
- [June 2024 - Global elections recap](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/june-2024-global-elections-recap/) - Read a summary of the key elections that occurred in June 2024 - including in the European Union, Belgium, and Mexico.
- [GE24: Which party goes further on its net zero ambitions?](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/uk-politics/ge24-which-party-goes-further-on-its-net-zero-ambitions/) - Both the Conservatives and Labour recognise that the issue of the environment and sustainability is now a driving issue for many millions of voters in ways it has never previously been. How can they square their fiscal agendas with this groundswell of support for 'greening' the economy?
- [GE24: Does President Zelenskyy need to start worrying about the result?](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/uk-politics/ge24-does-president-zelenskyy-need-to-start-worrying-about-the-result/) - President Zelenskyy has enjoyed two years of unwavering commitment from the UK Government. With a general election fast approaching, does he need to be concerned that this will change?
- [A return to (Re)form](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/uk-politics/a-return-to-reform/) - Nigel Farage is back and his promise to “change British politics for good” has never been more within reach as he climbs ever closer to polling even with the Conservatives.
- [May 2024 - Global elections recap](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/may-2024-global-elections-recap/) - Read a summary of the key elections that occurred in May 2024 - including in Chad, South Africa, and Spain.
- [Which party 'owns' the economy?](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/uk-politics/which-party-owns-the-economy/) - The Conservative Party has long been regarded as the party of fiscal responsibility - but the public now disagrees. Is it Labour's issue now?
- [Tried, tested, pale and stale – Republicans and Democrats pause the chance for a fresh future](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/us-politics/tried-tested-pale-and-stale-republicans-and-democrats-pause-a-fresh-future/) - The 2024 presidential election looks set to be fought by a 78 year old, scandal-plagued former president, and an octogenarian whose mental capacity seems in doubt by those within his party - why are both parties passing on the chance to embrace the future?
- [College Green Group poll watch: Silver linings for Sunak, but not for ScotNats](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/uk-politics/college-green-group-poll-watch-silver-linings-for-sunak-but-not-for-scotnats/) - You could be forgiven for thinking that the next general election had already been determined. Starmer’s Labour has been ahead of Sunak’s Conservatives for the last 17 months, and the recent local elections have been described for the latter as a “nightmare” and “disastrous”. However, the Conservative Party has injected cautious optimism into its narrative as its fortunes have gradually improved in the polls, whittling the Labour lead down from around 27% in January to 14%, according to the most recent Techne poll.
- [College Green Group poll watch: Issue voting and Starmer's... surge?](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/uk-politics/college-green-group-poll-watch-issue-voting-and-starmers-surge/) - In a week of arrests and resignations, quieter figures paint an encouraging picture for Labour, whilst Brits give their say on the issues.
- [January 2024 - Global elections recap](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/uk-politics/january-2024-global-elections-recap/) - Read a summary of the key elections that occurred in January 2024 - at the start of a year where over 2 billion people will vote in more than 60 countries.
- [What's next for Speaker Hoyle?](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/uk-politics/what-now-in-speaker-hoyles-parliamentary-toil/) - Sir Lindsay Hoyle's long week has turned into a survival for his speakership where those he has championed on the parliamentary backbenches will determine his political fate.
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- [April 2024 - Global elections recap](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/uk-politics/april-2024-global-elections-recap/) - Read a summary of the key elections that occurred in April 2024 - including in India, the Solomon Islands, Türkiye, and South Korea.
- [Populism: pernicious, or praiseworthy?](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/uk-politics/populism-pernicious-or-praiseworthy/) - Populist leaders in Hungary, Israel and Türkiye defeated opposition electoral alliances. Contrary to the liberal consensus, cobbled-together coalitions are doomed to fail. Voters crave authenticity. Time for pragmatism to die and ideology to rise?
- [What to expect at the Conservative Party Conference](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/uk-politics/what-to-expect-at-the-conservative-party-conference/) - The Conservative Conference will be an opportune time for the Government to showcase their successes to a sceptical electoral, however, in many areas they are adopting a risky strategy that could turf the party back into electoral wilderness.
- [What lies in store for the UK constitution under a Prime Minister Starmer?](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/uk-politics/what-lies-in-store-for-the-uk-constitution-under-a-prime-minister-starmer/) - The constant, but simmering issue of constitutional reform has taken a key role in Keir Starmer's mission to be the next UK Prime Minister.
- [How do I get selected as a Conservative candidate for a parliamentary seat?](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/uk-politics/how-do-i-get-selected-as-a-conservative-candidate-for-a-parliamentary-seat/) - The next general election campaign has been underway arguably for a year already. Catalysed by the demise of former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, and spurred on by seven months of government instability that now seems to be rearing its head once more, it makes sense that the Conservatives and Labour are racing to select candidates for their top target seats.
- [What just happened in Selby, Uxbridge, and Somerton?](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/uk-politics/what-just-happened-in-selby-uxbridge-and-somerton/) - With each party having cause to celebrate after this string of by-elections, we analyse what was happening in each constituency and what significance these results have as eyes begin to set on the 2024 general election campaign.
- [The only thing missing from a return to Blairism is a Blair](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/uk-politics/the-only-thing-missing-from-a-return-to-blairism-is-a-blair/) - 26 years after Labour's 1997 landslide, how much has the party changed since then, and is the only thing holding it back its leader?
- [Alternative für Deutschland and the Greens: Lessons from the German extremes](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/alternative-fur-deutschland-und-die-grunun-lessons-from-the-german-extremes/) - There is plenty of shared ideology between the left-wing Greens and far-right Alternative für Deutschland. What lessons can UK Conservatives learn from this dynamic?
- [An alternative history: What if Remain had won in 2016?](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/uk-politics/an-alternative-history-what-if-remain-had-won-in-2016/) - It is hard to remember another contest in Britain’s past that had been so open. There were no safe seats, no obvious regional blocks of support, no places that could be taken for granted, no matter what the polling showed beforehand. It was a hard fought campaign, on unfamiliar ground, and with no clear lines of engagement - but, nevertheless, the 2016 Brexit referendum vote was held, and it was decisive.
- [A spiral of decline - is the SNP reeling from self-inflicted damage?](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/uk-politics/is-the-snp-in-a-self-made-spiral-of-decline/) - Following criminal investigations, a divisive leadership campaign, and polls pointing to big losses at the next election, where, if anywhere can the SNP go from here?
- [The increasingly popular unpopularity of populism](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/the-increasingly-popular-unpopularity-of-populism/) - Donald Trump led Ron DeSantis by just 2% in early 2023. Now, four indictments later, he leads by 37%. Why do populist candidates increase their popularity when embroiled in scandal? Perhaps it is due to perceptions of an 'establishment' stitch-up.
- [What would a new Johnson-Farage party bring to British politics?](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/uk-politics/what-would-a-new-johnson-farage-party-bring-to-british-politics/) - Since Boris Johnson's resignation as an MP, Nigel Farage has been making noises about a new deal with the former Prime Minister. Is this really on the cards? If so, what success will such an arrangement yield?
- [The Government's new housing strategy: Wicked problems require radical solutions](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/uk-politics/the-governments-new-housing-strategy-wicked-problems-require-radical-solutions/) - Summer may offer some respite for the Government, but they have built themselves up with ambitious housing targets. These have been received with mixed reactions, but the overarching theme is one of cautious optimism.
- [The scrapping of nutrient neutrality - the Government’s move to unlock development](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/the-scrapping-of-nutrient-neutrality-the-governments-move-to-unlock-development/) - Has the Government just unlocked the capacity for mass housebuilding, or has it signed the death knell of its environmental obligations?
- [Is the clock ticking down for TikTok in UK political messaging?](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/us-politics/is-the-clock-ticking-down-for-tiktok-in-uk-political-messaging/) - The video-sharing app TikTok has undoubtedly affected billions of lives. Many see it as emblematic of the 2020 COVID lockdown, with the app being downloaded 853 million times worldwide. Since then, the platform’s sheen has faded. Concerns over parental oversight of their children's usage of the app has been replaced by serious distress over the app’s Chinese associations.
- [Kazakhstan - the canary in the coalmine of Putin’s global decline?](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/kazakhstan-the-canary-in-the-coalmine-of-putins-global-decline/) - Putin may have suppressed a rebellion at home in June following the Wagner mutiny, but abroad his support looks more fragile than ever - particularly amongst historical allies.
- [In Greece, ‘strong and stable’ is the winning message](https://collegegreengroup.com/blogs/in-greece-strong-and-stable-is-the-winning-message/) - With Greece facing two general elections in the space of 35 days, many wonder why this has happened, whilst some may see similarities closer to home.

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