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Contributor(s): Professor Tony Travers | What did the 2018 Local Elections tell us about the current landscape of British Politics? Professor Tony Travers gives us his analysis.

Contributor(s): Professor Tony Travers | What's the point of party conferences? Professor Tony Travers gives us his analysis of the 2017 party conference season. Watch the latest episodes of #LSEHotSeat on GovBlog - http://blogs.lse.ac.uk/government/hotseat

Contributor(s): Professor Tony Travers, Martin Rogers | On 5 May 2016 the people of London will go to the polls to elect the city’s new Mayor. We sat down with Professor Tony Travers to discuss the potential candidates and the key issues which could decide how Londoners vote.

Contributor(s): Professor Tony Travers, Martin Rogers | With the Labour leadership contest becoming perhaps the key British political story of the summer, we sat down with Professor Tony Travers to discuss the candidates, the contest so far and its implications for the future of the party and the UK’s overall political landscape.

Contributor(s): Professor Charlie Beckett, Martin Rogers | Following the announcement of a consultation on the BBC’s future, we sat down with Professor Charlie Beckett to discuss what the implications could be both for the BBC itself and the overall media landscape.

Contributor(s): Professor Simon Hix, Martin Rogers | On the Friday following the Greek people’s decisive referendum no vote, we sat down with Professor Simon Hix to discuss the implications of the rapidly evolving crisis for Greece and its European neighbours.

Contributor(s): Kate Alexander Shaw, Martin Rogers | In the wake of the first majority Conservative budget since the mid 90s, Kate Alexander Shaw discusses the implications of the policies outlined by George Osborne.

Contributor(s): Professor Simon Hix, Martin Rogers | Following the first Queen’s Speech under a Conservative majority since 1996, Professor Simon Hix discusses the key bills proposed by the government.

Contributor(s): Professor Tony Travers, Martin Rogers | As the dust settles following one of the most intriguing General Elections in recent history, Professor Tony Travers discusses what the outcome means for parties across the political spectrum.

Contributor(s): Professor Tony Travers, Martin Rogers | On the morning after the 2015 General Election, as the UK attempts to make sense of a result which took many commentators by surprise, Professor Tony Travers gives his initial reaction. Why did the exit poll differ so much from the polling in the run up to the election and what does the result mean for both the winners and the losers?

Contributor(s): Professor Tony Travers | As the general election approaches, Professor Tony Travers discusses the campaign so far. Which campaign strategies have been effective and what are the key issues the parties have focussed on?

Contributor(s): Professor Vernon Bogdanor, Professor Tony Travers | Professor Vernon Bogdanor discusses the General Election 2015 with Professor Tony Travers. What can historic and recent elections tell us about this year’s contest, the rise of multi-party politics and the potential outcomes in the event of a hung parliament on 7 May? Vernon Bogdanor is Research Professor at the Institute for Contemporary British History at King's College London and Professor of Politics at the New College of the Humanities.

Contributor(s): Professor Tony Travers | We ask Professor Tony Travers how we ended up with a hung Parliament, the implications for the Conservatives and Labour, what it means for Brexit and how long it could be before the next General Election. Watch the latest episodes of #LSEHotSeat on GovBlog - http://blogs.lse.ac.uk/government/hotseat

Contributor(s): Eri Bertsou | Department of Government PhD student Eri Bertsou discusses the recent Greek election and its implications, both for the future of Greece and the rest of Europe.

Contributor(s): Professor Martin Lodge | Professor Martin Lodge discusses the recent foreign exchange scandal, the fines levied on Banks by UK, US and Switzerland regulators and the wider picture of financial regulation.

Contributor(s): Dr Jill Stuart | Dr Jill Stuart discusses the recent Virgin Galactic tragedy and its implications for commercial space activity.

Contributor(s): Professor Tony Travers | Tony Travers discusses the possibility of Scottish independence and the potential implications for the UK. Credits: Maria Rolo (Filming and Editing), Emma Routh (Editing)

Contributor(s): Professor Simon Hix | Professor Simon Hix discusses the results of the 2014 European parliamentary elections. Credits: Emma Routh (Filming), Maria Rolo (Filming and Editing).

Contributor(s): Professor Tony Travers | Tony Travers discusses results of the 2014 Local Election.

Contributor(s): Maja Rasmussen | Dr Maja Rasmussen provides an overview of the 2014 European parliamentary elections.

Contributor(s): Professor Martin Lodge | Professor Martin Lodge discusses the recent UK budget.

Contributor(s): Simon Hix | Simon Hix discusses Angela Merkel's recent visit to London and Britain's future within the EU.

Contributor(s): Maja Kluger Rasmussen | Maja Kluger Rasmussen discusses UKIP and the upcoming European Elections.

Contributor(s): Brian Klaas | As the world continues to digest the outcome of the 2016 US Presidential Election, Brian Klaas discusses the result and what we might expect from a Donald Trump Presidency.

Contributor(s): Professor Tony Travers | Professor Tony Travers on Nelson Mandela's life and legacy following his death.

Contributor(s): Tony Travers | Tony Travers discusses the 2013 party conference season.

Contributor(s): Professor Martin Lodge | Martin Lodge discusses the September 2013 German elections and their implications for both Germany and the EU.

Contributor(s): Professor Tony Travers | Tony Travers discusses the June 2013 Spending Review, the implications on the public finances, ring fenced spending and party politics in the future.

Contributor(s): Professor Tony Travers | Tony Travers on the UK Local Elections 2013 including the performance of UKIP.

Contributor(s): Dr Joachim Wehner | Dr Joachim Wehner on the economic data released in the week 22nd- 26th April 2013.

Contributor(s): Professor Kate Jenkins | Professor Kate Jenkins discusses the EU budget debate and Britain’s relations with the EU.

Contributor(s): Professor Tony Travers | Professor Tony Travers discusses the September 2012 UK Government reshuffle.

Contributor(s): Dr Daphne Halikiopoulou, Dr Nikitas Konstantinidis | Dr Daphne Halikiopoulou and Dr Nikitas Konstantinidis discuss the political situation in Greece.

Contributor(s): Dr Daphne Halikiopoulou | Dr Daphne Halikiopoulou discusses the rise of the European far right.

Contributor(s): Professor Tony Travers | The Oldham West and Royton by-election was the first electoral test of Jeremy Corbyn's Labour leadership, which came under even further scrutiny in the wake of events surrounding the parliamentary vote on Syria. Professor Tony Travers discusses Jim McMahon's victory for Labour, its implications for the party and its leader, and what the result means for UKIP.

Contributor(s): Dr Daphne Halikiopoulou, Dr Nikitas Konstantinidis | Dr Daphne Halikiopoulou and Dr Nikitas Konstantinidis discuss the political situation in Greece in light of the May 2012 elections.

Contributor(s): Dr Michael Bruter | Dr Michael Bruter discusses Francois Hollande's victory in the 2012 French elections.

Contributor(s): Professor Tony Travers, Professor Patrick Dunleavy | Professor Tony Travers and Professor Patrick Dunleavy discuss the impact of the 2012 local elections and the London mayoral election on the future of British Politics.

Contributor(s): Professor Tony Travers | Professor Tony Travers discusses the 2012 London Mayoral Election.

Contributor(s): Dr Michael Bruter | Dr Michael Bruter discusses the deepening crisis in the euro zone.

Contributor(s): Tony Travers | Professor Tony Travers discusses the recent London riots and their impact on the upcoming Olympics.

Contributor(s): Professor Simon Hix | Professor Simon Hix discusses the recent bailout of Greece and the future of the European Union.

Contributor(s): Professor John Sidel | Professor John Sidel discusses the future of Al Qaeda after the death of Osama bin Laden.

Contributor(s): Professor Chandran Kukathas | Professor Chandran Kukathas discusses multiculturalism in the 21st century.

Contributor(s): Professor John Sidel | Professor John Sidel discusses the role of religion in the Egyptian revolution.

Contributor(s): Kate Alexander Shaw | Since presenting his Budget in July George, Osborne has faced significant challenges to some of his spending policies, particularly the widespread opposition to his plans to cut tax credits. Kate Alexander Shaw gives her verdict on the latest proposals announced in his Autumn Statement and their political and practical implications.

Contributor(s): Dr Adnan Naseemullah | Dr Adnan Naseemullah discusses the politics of Pakistan in the wake of the assassination of Punjab Governor Salman Taseer.

Contributor(s): Professor Paul Kelly | Professor Paul Kelly discusses the affinity of Liberalism and Conservatism in light of the UK Coalition Government.

Contributor(s): Dr Nilima Gulrajani | Dr Nilima Gulrajani discusses the ring fencing of development aid in the British Governments spending review.

Contributor(s): Dr Jonathan Hopkin | Dr Jonathan Hopkin discusses the election of Ed Miliband as leader of the Labour Party.