Professor Tony Travers, CBE
Professor in Practice and Associate Dean of the LSE School of Public Policy

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Tony Travers is Professor in Practice in the LSE Department of Government, Associate Dean of the LSE School of Public Policy and Director of LSE London. His key research interests include local and regional government, elections and public service reform. Professor Travers' knowledge is frequently sought by policy makers and he has advised a range of select committees and think tanks. He also provides expert analysis for broadcast and print media, regularly appearing on major television and radio networks.
Tony is chair of the British Government@LSE research group and regularly provides political analysis on the LSE Government YouTube channel. He has also written several books, including 'London's Boroughs at 50'.
Research
- British government and politics
- Local government
- Urban government and politics
- London
Teaching
- GV311: British Government (Convenor)
- EU4A1/EU3A1: The Politics and Policies of 'Brexit': The UK's changing relationship with the European Union (Co-convenor)
- PP4A1E: Cities in an Urban Age: Challenges and Opportunities (Director)