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Professor, School of Politics and International Relations, Queen Mary University of London

Philip Cowley's research interests are primarily in British politics, especially political parties, voting and Parliament.

Having previously worked at the University of Nottingham and the University of Hull, Philip Cowley joined Queen Mary in early 2016. His most recent books include Sex, Lies and the Ballot Box and More Sex, Lies and the Ballot Box (both co-edited with Robert Ford) and studies of the last three British general elections, of which the latest is The British General Election of 2017 (co-written with Dennis Kavanagh).

He has been co-convenor of the PSA’s Elections, Public Opinion and Parties specialist group and was one of the editors of Parliamentary Affairs.

Experience

  • –present
    Professor, School of Politics and International Relations, QMUL