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Audit of Political Engagement 14 key findings (video)

26 Apr 2017
People on Westminster Bridge

Explore the key findings from the 14th annual Audit of Political Engagement in this short video and learn about the state of public attitudes towards politics in 2017.

Joel Blackwell, Senior Researcher, Hansard Society
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Senior Researcher, Hansard Society

Joel Blackwell

Joel Blackwell
Senior Researcher, Hansard Society

Joel conducts the Society’s continued research into the legislative process, the effectiveness of Parliament in scrutinising and holding the executive to account and the public’s engagement with politics.

He is co-author of 'The Devil is in the Detail: Parliament and Delegated Legislation'. Prior to joining the Hansard Society in 2014, Joel was a Political Consultant for Dods Parliamentary Communications and has also worked at the Electoral Commission. He graduated from Bristol University in 2005 with a degree in Politics and Social Policy.

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