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Thom Brooks

Durham, Westminster
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Covers:  Westminster politics. Citizenship. Criminal law and sentencing. Immigration law and policy. US politics.
Making citizenship & immigration policy fairer. Professor & Principal, Durham University. Cited across the 2026 Lords report. Fabian Society | BBC • Sky • CNN

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Thom Brooks’s Biography

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Thom Brooks is Professor of Law and Government at Durham Law School where he was the inaugural and longest serving Dean (2016-21) and an Associate Member of Durham University’s Philosophy Department and School of Government & International Affairs. He has written 8 books, edited 30 books and published over 150 journal articles or book chapters since 2001.

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Letters: Voters are tempted by Labour because of the Tories' dire record on immigration

Letters: Voters are tempted by Labour because of the Tories' dire record on immigration

Plus: Why National Service makes sense; overcrowded prisons; luggage on trains; attitudes to sex; and the end…

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Polls say Labour can win on immigration - Progressive Britain

Polls say Labour can win on immigration - Progressive Britain

How can Labour take advantage of the continuing Tory failure on immigration, an issue with which they have be…

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No 10 is within Starmer's grasp - this is what he now must do

No 10 is within Starmer's grasp - this is what he now must do

Labour has lost four general elections in a row - it's last defeat in 2019, the worst since 1935. Many wrote …

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Queen's 70-year reign 'should be included in UK citizenship test'

Queen's 70-year reign 'should be included in UK citizenship test'

The Queen's unprecedented 70-year reign should be a part of the UK citizenship test, according to the author …

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Is Rwanda safe for refugees?

Is Rwanda safe for refugees?

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has pledged to stop small boat crossings in the Channel as a key priority for what…

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The Tories are the party of uncontrolled migration. Labour must offer change - LabourList

The Tories are the party of uncontrolled migration. Labour must offer change - LabourList

As net migration hits a new record high, passions in Westminster could reach fever pitch. If we are to make b…

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Thom Brooks | Champions Speakers

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By Thom Brooks
| Champions Speakers Verified
Professor Thom Brooks is one of the UK’s most influential public intellectuals working at the intersection of law, politics and civic identity. A distinguished scholar, institutional leader and trusted commentator, his work has shaped national debates on citizenship, migration, justice and the future of British democracy.
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13 January 2026 - Settlement, Citizenship and Integration - Oral evidence

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By Thom Brooks
| Official Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) Podcast
Justice and Home Affairs Committee holds its sixth evidence session for its inquiry into settlement, citizenship, and integration. The Committee will be asking academic Professor Thom Brooks about matters relating to the citizenship process, including the Life in the UK test.
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Collingwood College campaign

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By Thom Brooks
| pancreaticcancer.org.uk
Keeping in touch with Pancreatic Cancer UK We’d love to keep in touch so we can tell you about the huge difference you’re making and how you can help further, including campaigning, volunteering, fundraising and donating. How would you like to hear from us? From time to time we may also contact you by post. You can change your preferences at any time by emailing supportercare@pancreaticcancer.org.uk or calling 020 3535 7090.
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Exposing the Life in the UK citizenship test as 'a bad pub quiz'

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