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Author Biography

Philip Lynch is a Senior Lecturer in Politics in the Department of Politics and International Relations at the University of Leicester and is on the editorial board of Politics Review.Paul Fairclough is an experienced senior examiner and Head of Politics. He co-authors the UK Government & Politics Annual Update and is a regular contributor to Politics Review. Eric Magee is an experienced teacher and examiner, editor of Politics Review and series editor for a number of Philip Allan publications.