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mikebankole.bsky.social

Lecturer in Politics at @rhulpir.bsky.social. I research and write about race, racism, representation and British politics Usually on @novaramedia.com and @theanfieldwrap.bsky.social

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Statement win today. Felt like we played in 2nd gear for much of the game and still had too much for Bournemouth. 7 points from the next 3 and the maths gets increasingly difficult for the teams chasing us 🤞🏾

submitted 23 days ago • 2 comments

One of my rituals since I've subscribed to @theanfieldwrap.bsky.social is listening to the Press Conference Extra with @andyheaton.bsky.social @mikebankole.bsky.social & @4hundredblows.bsky.social. Today's is a fun listen, subscribe & check it out. 😄 www.theanfieldwrap.com/2025/01/live...

submitted 31 days ago • 5 comments

📢New #PAG20 Critical Perspectives📢 Neema Begum, @mikebankole.bsky.social , @drshardiabpalmer.bsky.social , @dangodshaw.bsky.social & Rima Saini introduce the concept of paradoxical representation to understand the actions of ethnic minority officeholders polisky gendersky https://buff.ly/4gPH9mD

submitted 38 days ago • 0 comments

Had a great chat yesterday with the main man @aaronjbastani.bsky.social about Reform It’ll be interesting to see how both Labour and the Conservatives respond. A race to the bottom on issues like migration plays right into Farage’s hands—they can’t out-Farage Farage youtu.be/U6F7UMn4vYI?...

submitted 40 days ago • 1 comment

"The AfD is trying to present a more moderate image, the question will be whether they can convince prospective voters in the run up to the elections in February." Great to speak to @france24-en.bsky.social yesterday, I gave my thoughts on the AfD and the German elections: youtu.be/u-p2vFG0u7Y

submitted 43 days ago • 0 comments

Will be live on LBC in 20 mins to talk about racism in the workplace with Shelagh Fogarty. Tune in if you can 😀

submitted 46 days ago • 1 comment

Hillsborough campaigner Phil Scraton refuses OBE "I could not accept an honour tied in name to the 'British Empire'. In my scholarship and teaching I remain a strong critic of the historical, cultural and political contexts of imperialism and their international legacy." ❤️

submitted 54 days ago • 41 comments

7 points clear. Up the foggy Reds ✊🏾

submitted 60 days ago • 4 comments

Decided to create a starter pack featuring some of the best LFC-related accounts on here @theanfieldwrap.bsky.social @theredmentv.bsky.social @kopendfracas.bsky.social @anfieldindex.com Feel free to share and happy to add to it! go.bsky.app/2VLVqpS

submitted 60 days ago • 3 comments

Watched this today (cc: @cburchett.bsky.social) and would 100% recommend. It is moving, but a good (and important) first-hand account of life for Palestinians under occupation

submitted 63 days ago • 0 comments

It’s funny because I think 6-3 flatters Spurs haha. We were much the better team. Top at Christmas! 😁🎄

submitted 64 days ago • 7 comments

Enjoyed this. I think Fulham will be a stern test for us, but the manager’s tone suggests we’ll be right up for it, especially after a disappointing performance in midweek. Time to go on a big run!

submitted 73 days ago • 1 comment

Glad this is out now! We introduce the concept ‘paradoxical representation’ to help understand the politics of the Conservatives’ ethnic minority politicians cc: @dangodshaw.bsky.social @drshardiabpalmer.bsky.social 1/4 🧵

submitted 73 days ago • 9 comments

This is what happens when you pander to anti-immigration sentiments, rather than confronting them. Starmer's continued claim that the UK has "Open Borders" is false in absolutely every way. What it inevitably does though is embolden the far-right and risk more violence against migrants. #r4today

submitted 80 days ago • 13 comments

1/5 A groundbreaking Amnesty report published today concludes Israeli authorities are committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. www.amnesty.org.uk/genocide-rep...

submitted 82 days ago • 39 comments

“Badenoch is a reminder of an interesting paradox for the Conservatives. The party has become more ethnically diverse over the last 14 years. But it has also taken regressive positions on issues of race.” Wrote about Kemi Badenoch for @theconversation.com 👇🏾 theconversation.com/i-research-r...

submitted 81 days ago • 5 comments

If this season ends as we all hope, this week will be seen as a massive step forward. We faced the champions of Europe and England, and neither could lay a glove on us

submitted 85 days ago • 2 comments

What a day. What a club. The Reds 😍❤️❤️❤️

submitted 85 days ago • 1 comment

Don’t normally bang on much about shows I’m on because, frankly, I’m too self conscious, but just finished the latest press conference extra and the last 15 minutes between @knoxharrington.bsky.social and @mikebankole.bsky.social is superb, a brilliant, thought provoking rallying cry ahead of Sunday

submitted 88 days ago • 9 comments

Had a blast presenting my research at @sotonpolitics.bsky.social today. Such a friendly department!

submitted 89 days ago • 1 comment

Got there in the end 😅. 8 points clear!!!

submitted 92 days ago • 4 comments

This. And even if you want to engage with opposing views, X is awful for that. Debates often lack civility, abuse is both more common and poorly policed, and it feels like people are shouting at each other rather than listening and engaging in good faith

submitted 93 days ago • 1 comment

New from me, @annasanders.bsky.social , @profrosiecamp.bsky.social and Rosie Shorrocks: some first reflections on gender & the 2024 UK election @politicalquarterly.bsky.social . More to come from the same team too- watch this space! onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....

submitted 97 days ago • 1 comment

Worth remembering that under the Rome Statute, arms sales that enable international crimes are prohibited It’s pretty simple: we must end all arms sales to Israel

submitted 95 days ago • 2 comments