Articles by Ben Worthy

Ben Worthy is Lecturer in Politics at Birkbeck, University of London.

Parties & Elections | Blog
16 Aug 24

From May to Sunak: The Failure of the Brexit Takeovers 2016-2024

Out of the UK's last six prime ministers, only two were voted into power. The Age of Brexit has also been the Age of Takeovers.
- Conservative Party
- Brexit
Parties & Elections | Journal article
24 Oct 22

Will Truss's Time end in Failure? Assessing the Prospects of the latest ‘Takeover’ Prime Minister
- Conservative Party
- Political Parties
- Elections & Campaigning
- Labour Party
Government & Parliament | Blog
22 Oct 22

Why Did it All go Wrong (so Quickly) for Liz Truss?

Liz Truss’s premiership was far shorter and more tumultuous even than other failed takeover leaders. What happened?
- Conservative Party
- Elections & Campaigning
- Parliament
Parties & Elections | Digested Read
17 Nov 17

Theresa May and the Unhappy Fate of the Takeover Prime Minister

There are some downsides to being a takeover.
- Conservative Party
- Elections & Campaigning
- Parliament
Public Policy | Blog
20 Jan 20

Light and Shadows: The RHI Scandal and the Temptations of Secrecy

While openness can shed light on some areas, it can also create shadows and shade to hide in.
- Political Parties
- Civil Service & Bureaucracy
- Ireland