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About Lynn Bennie

Dr. Lynn Bennie is Reader in Politics in the Department of Politics and International Relations, School of Social Science, University of Aberdeen. She was previously a politics lecturer at the University of Paisley. She has a BA and PhD in Politics from the University of Strathclyde. Her research interests span the areas of elections and political parties, political participation and green politics.

SNP-Scottish Greens deal: key takeaways

September 1, 2021 by Lynn Bennie Leave a Comment

‘The risks are higher for the Greens than they are for the SNP. Voters are likely to see any failure of government as Green failure too. And with only two ministers, their ability to effect meaningful change is limited. They may find themselves carrying the can for any mistakes without ever having been in a position to take a different path.’

Yes and Corbynmania: new face of British politics

September 11, 2015 by Lynn Bennie Leave a Comment

Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour leadership campaign has resembled and/or been inspired by Scotland’s Yes movement in its mass appeal. Other similar movements are emerging in the EU and US. The crusty old politics is breaking up…

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