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thombrooks.bsky.social
Professor of Law and Government, Durham Law School. Visiting Fellow, Yale Law School. Immigrant.
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UK universities educate the most national leaders globally, analysis shows www.theguardian.com/education/20...

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Enjoyed speaking at @apaphilosophy.bsky.social Central Division conference today

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County Durham deserves better.

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Starmer backs Zelensky after Trump 'dictator' claim www.bbc.com/news/article...

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New article "Republican Children" in Philosophy & Public Affairs onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....

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I agree with the Prime Minister www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Great @commonslibrary.bsky.social y note on the law officers' convention commonslibrary.parliament.uk/im-afraid-if...

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"Same old Tories: open borders, empty promises" - Prime Minister Keir Starmer spot on at #PMQs

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Conservatives promised net migration of 100,000 or less. They delivered net migration of 1,000,000 and a system in shambles. All empty promises and gimmicks the public can never trust again. Only Labour is delivering much needed change - and has my full support.

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Great to receive new Progressive Britain magazine!

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Engaging discussion on "populism, riots and the new right" at St Chad's College, Durham last evening and great to speak with students

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On #WorldCancerDay I think of family and friends that have inspired me in how their love of life and the importance of making every day count

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Why we need a Labour government in Scotland www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/02...

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Happy Year of the Snake! Wishing all our members happiness and prosperity in 2025 🐍🎉🧧

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Great to speak to the @nytimes.com Woman in Disguise Took U.K. Citizenship Test for Others, Authorities Say www.nytimes.com/2025/01/28/w...

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Enjoyed teaching first class of 2025 on punishment, examining theories of punishment and sentencing policy

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Great to speak to @itvnews.bsky.social today about the Life in the UK test

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Enjoyed giving a seminar on creating academic impact for policy makers at @leedstrinity.bsky.social today

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Durham University: A global LLM for US legal professionals studyinternational.com/news/durham-...

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I'm very sad to hear about the passing of Peter Grant. Interviewed several times and a delight to work with. Will be very sadly missed.

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I'm very sad to hear about the passing of Peter Grant. Interviewed several times and a delight to work with. Will be very sadly missed.

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A big happy birthday to our Health Secretary @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social !

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As a British & American dual citizen, I know the special relationship first-hand. It has endured for centuries and agree with the Prime Minister it will reach next level in years ahead.

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Few things more enjoyable than spending the day meeting with students to discuss their future plans and projects. Inspiring!

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A great privilege to watch old friend @sirjjkc.bsky.social receive a well deserved honorary doctorate from his alma mater ⁦‬⁩Durham University

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Our NHS has been in crisis & the country has suffered as a result - but it is possible to get our NHS back to health. Here’s how 👇 Keir Starmer: I will not let our NHS die — this is my prescription www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...

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Successive governments have failed on social care. It’s not a shortage of good ideas that’s the problem, but a shortage of good politics. Today that changes with Louise Casey. Britain has a social care crisis. Here’s how we’ll work together to fix it 👇🏻 www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

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Thought I was back in #Connecticut New England rather than Co Durham England this morning ☃️❄️

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Special deal on my "Reforming the UK's Citizenship Test" book -- www.amazon.co.uk/Reforming-UK...

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Only @Keir_Starmer ‘s Labour has a plan to smash the gangs. New serious crime laws to combat people-smuggling gangs will have a major impact www.gov.uk/government/n...

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A very Happy New Year to all 🎊

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Sad to learn former US President Jimmy Carter has died. Proud to have supported Habitat for Humanity project working with other volunteers. His dedication to public service ws inspirational.

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My thoughts and prayers with Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his family on their loss.

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Happy Christmas all 🎄

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Wishing all Season's Greetings and a very happy New Year

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Great achievements in first few months. Excited about what Labour will deliver in 2025

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Great achievements in first few months. Excited about what Labour will deliver in 2025

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I’m pleased to hear Home Office civil servants receive training about British history in wake of Windrush scandal under last government. Happy to support delivery

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I'm enormously proud of my old friend @philwilson123.bsky.social joining the House of Lords. Well deserved congrats and great news for #Sedgefield!!

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Brilliant news. I've long argued for this and delighted to see government delivering. Government strengthens Migration Advisory Committee www.gov.uk/government/n...

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Government's new English Devolution White Paper is fantastic -- a radical change to empower local communities. Long overdue: assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/676028...

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Is there anything more out of touch than claiming sandwiches aren’t really food? www.lbc.co.uk/news/kemi-ba...

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Durham Uni has FIVE funded PhD studentships re: SDG13: Climate Action Covers full tuition fees, UKRI-matched stipend (currently ca£19k+£5,000 support fund Deadline: 3 Feb Anyone interested in applying should contact me at [email protected] www.routledge.com/Climate-Chan...

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Durham Uni has FIVE funded PhD studentships re: SDG13: Climate Action Covers full tuition fees, UKRI-matched stipend (currently ca£19k+£5,000 support fund Deadline: 3 Feb Anyone interested in applying should contact me at [email protected] www.routledge.com/Climate-Chan...

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Labour’s new 5 point plan targeting people smuggling

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