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AIIA SA and the University of Adelaide invite you to join Dr Rob Manwaring as he presents on the UK General election of 4th July. It is highly likely that the Labour party under Keir Stamer will take office, after 14 years of Conservative rule. The presentation will cover the key electoral battleground areas, and the electoral contest in the UK. The context for the contest will be outlined with a focus on some of the major developments including the post-Brexit wash-up, and the political disastrous rule of Liz Truss.
The UK is often categorised as a two party system, and most media commentary focuses on the battle between the Conservatives and Labour. However, a new multi-party system is emerging, especially in Scotland and Wales, and the conservatives facing a challenge from Nigel Farage's populist Reform UK party.
The presentation will also cover the key policy debates and differences between the parties, outlining the landscape for the contest. Overall, the future of UK politics is outlined, and it remains far from clear if a new political order will emerge from the rolling crises that have afflicted the UK.
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Part of our regular 'Diplomacy at the Bar' series, where knowledge, networking and a glass of wine coalesce for a more relaxed way to get involved in international affairs. We hope you come along to join the conversation and get to know some fellow international affairs aficionados at Adelaide's The Howling Owl.
Note: This is an in-person event only. Food and drinks provided.
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- Registration and hospitality
- Presentation
Rob Manwaring
Rob Manwaring
President at Australian Political Studies AssociationRob is President of the the Australian Political Science Association (2023 - 2024), and is currently a co-editor for the Australian Journal of Political Science.
Dr Rob Manwaring is an Associate Professor at Flinders University in the College of Business, Government and Law. Rob's background is in public policy, and worked for the UK's Commission for Racial Equality as a senior policy adviser, and also for the South Australian Council of Social Services. Rob teaches a range of policy and politics topics, and researches into the areas of centre-left political parties, democratic politics, and public policy. Most recently, his (2021) book 'The Politics of Social Democracy' was published with Routledge.
- Q&A and close
Rob ManwaringRob Manwaring
President at Australian Political Studies AssociationRob is President of the the Australian Political Science Association (2023 - 2024), and is currently a co-editor for the Australian Journal of Political Science.
Dr Rob Manwaring is an Associate Professor at Flinders University in the College of Business, Government and Law. Rob's background is in public policy, and worked for the UK's Commission for Racial Equality as a senior policy adviser, and also for the South Australian Council of Social Services. Rob teaches a range of policy and politics topics, and researches into the areas of centre-left political parties, democratic politics, and public policy. Most recently, his (2021) book 'The Politics of Social Democracy' was published with Routledge.
- Networking
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