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All Change! 2024 – A Year of Elections: Campaign for Social Science Annual Sage Lecture

October 10, 2024 1003

With over 50 countries around the world holding major elections during 2024 it has been a hugely significant year for democracy as well as for the global political landscape.

The United Kingdom has, of course, been one of the countries to hold an election. Following its General Election in July the UK now has a new government which already looks set to do things differently from the previous administration. The new Labour government unequivocally claims to be mission-led and aims to “kickstart economic growth; make Britain a clean energy superpower; take back our streets; break down barriers to opportunity; and build an NHS fit for the future.”

Hannah White

But how has the political landscape changed following this year of elections, both globally and within the UK? This free lecture, “All Change! 2024 – A Year of Elections,” also comes hot on the heels of the US election, the result of which will obviously bring its own set of implications. In this lecture, Hannah White, director and CEO of Institute for Government, will offer her reflections on this year of elections and provide some insights and ideas as to how the political landscape has shifted and what the implications might be, especially for the UK.

White will discuss what the future might hold for the UK and its new government within the changing global political landscape. How can the UK find its place in the world and play its part in global challenges such as managing migration and tackling climate change whilst also addressing challenges closer to home such as those around health, housing, education, the economy, tackling inequalities, and empowering the UK’s devolved nations and regions?

Following the lecture, our audience will be able to engage in a Q&A session with White and a panel of expert guests. A reception will conclude the evening.

Sage, the parent of Social Science Space, is a global academic publisher of books, journals, and library resources with a growing range of technologies to enable discovery, access, and engagement. Believing that research and education are critical in shaping society, 24-year-old Sara Miller McCune founded Sage in 1965. Today, we are controlled by a group of trustees charged with maintaining our independence and mission indefinitely. 

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