County Durham then Newcastle then Cardiff then Salford. Researcher (public health and behavioural insights). Tweets in a personal capacity.

Salford, England
Joined April 2010
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We’re in the midst of a self sabotaging moral panic over vaping. Let me explain 🧵
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Decided to go through this systematically. Incumbent government performance in wealthy democracies since March 2022, when Ukraine invasion really spiked things upwards: 🧵
Is there any incumbent, anywhere in the world, who hasn’t suffered a major voter repudiation if standing for election since the post-COVID inflation surge?
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Sir Chris Hoy, the six-time Olympic gold medallist, announced in February that he has cancer. Now, he reveals publicly that his illness is incurable. He tells us how he is determined to find hope and happiness on the home straight thetimes.com/magazines/the-s…
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🔍BIT researchers found that using a behaviourally-informed chatbot more than tripled COVID-19 vaccine uptake compared to a control group. The findings are reported today in @NatureHumBehav
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Why I am a little more forgiving than others on the first 100 days…
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'Made in Manchester' is number two bestseller in industrial history at Waterstones (not that it's only about industry though).
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This is quite the bouncer by 16-year-old James Minto. He's Durham's youngest-ever first-class cricketer.
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At 22.17 (train got in at 22.02) I decided to crawl off. Had to move all my stuff onto the platform. Member of cleaning staff offered to help. They’re not insured.
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Very sad news of the passing of David Denver - a legendary and helpful colleague who published great stuff on elections for 54 years and did much for EPOP and the PSA psa.ac.uk/psa/news/memoriam-…
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Watch this fantastic 1970s news report on the slow demise and then death of ‘porter’ - the poor man’s drink. A poignant eulogy to ‘the dark stuff’. Brilliant.
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Good and helpful explainer for today and next Thursday from @dalebassett
New Post: Understanding A level and GCSE results buff.ly/4fEOyFb
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"He was a fierce and unflinching competitor" 💭 Michael Atherton remembers his former team-mate Graham Thorpe ❤️
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🧵I hadn't ever heard of Tim Walz until a week ago, but here's my thoughts on what his selection will do to the race. (1/359)
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I hope you enjoyed the joy of a Monday night without Only Connect. I’m afraid that opportunity won’t be coming your way again for MONTHS. From next Monday, fun’s over.
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This is how Andrew Cotter and Hazel Irvine commentated the opening ceremony for the BBC
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The ECB have announced the passing of former England and Surrey batter Graham Thorpe. "The cricket world is in mourning today. Our hearts go out to his wife Amanda, his children, father Geoff, and all of his family and friends during this unimaginably difficult time."
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The shocking scenes we’re seeing on the streets of Britain have nothing to do with the tragedy in Southport. This is violent, criminal behaviour that has no place in our society. The police have our full support to deal with these criminals swiftly and they must face the full weight of the law.
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I utterly condemn the far-right thuggery we have seen this weekend. Be in no doubt: those who have participated in this violence will face the full force of the law.
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