Travers, Tony

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  • Travers, Tony (2025). Housing since 1945: the impact of policy change and ideology. Political Quarterly, https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-923x.70028 picture_as_pdf
  • Travers, Tony (2021). A Labour City? The London Mayoral and Assembly Elections 2021. Political Quarterly, 92(3), 486-492. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-923X.13049
  • Gordon, Ian R., Travers, Tony (2010). London: planning the ungovernable city. City, Culture and Society, 1(2), 49-55. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ccs.2010.08.005
  • Travers, Tony (2009). Time for change?: electoral politics after the local and European elections. Public Policy Research, 16(2), 91-96. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-540X.2009.00562.x
  • Travers, Tony (2002). Decentralization London-style: The GLA and London governance. Regional Studies, 36(7), 779-788. https://doi.org/10.1080/0034340022000006097
  • West, Anne, West, Robert, Pennell, Hazel, Travers, Tony (2001). Financing school-based education in England: Poverty, examination results and expenditure. Environment and Planning C: Government and Policy, 19(3), 461-471. https://doi.org/10.1068/c13m
  • Travers, Tony (2001). The years of borough government. London Journal, 26(1), 69-80.
  • Glennerster, Howard, Power, Anne, Travers, Tony (1991). A new era for social policy: a new enlightenment or a new leviathan? Journal of Social Policy, 20(3), 389-414. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0047279400018936
    • Audio/visual resource
  • Travers, Tony, Almeida, Teresa, Dolan, Paul, Le Grand, Julian, Lordan, Grace (2021). How can policy makers use behavioural science? LSE Festival 2021: Shaping the Post-COVID World.
    • Book
  • Glaister, Stephen, Burnham, June, Stevens, Handley, Travers, Tony (2006). Transport policy in britain. Palgrave Macmillan.
  • Travers, Tony (2003). The politics of London: governing an ungovernable city. Palgrave Macmillan.
  • Travers, Tony, Glaister, Stephen, Scanlon, Rosemary (2000). Getting partnership going: PPPs in transport. Institute for Public Policy Research (London, England).
  • Glennerster, Howard, Hills, John, Travers, Tony, Hendry, Ross (2000). Paying for health, education, and housing: how does the centre pull the purse strings? Oxford University Press.
  • Hood, Christopher, James, Oliver, Scott, Colin, Jones, George W., Travers, Tony (1999). Regulation inside government: waste watchers, quality police, and sleaze-busters. Oxford University Press. https://doi.org/10.1093/0198280998.001.0001
    • Chapter
  • Travers, Tony (2018). London: government and politics in the boroughs. In Dunleavy, P., Park, A. & Ros, T. (Eds.), The UK's Changing Democracy: The 2018 Democratic Audit (pp. 340 - 350). LSE Press. https://doi.org/10.31389/book1.aa picture_as_pdf
  • Gordon, Ian R., Kochan, Ben, Travers, Tony, Whitehead, Christine M. E. (2014). Conclusions. In Kochan, B. (Ed.), Migration and London's Growth: Final report of LSE London’s HEIF 5 project on Migration and the Transformation of London led by Christine Whitehead, Ian Gordon and Tony Travers (pp. 213 - 216). London School of Economics and Political Science.
  • Scanlon, Kathleen, Fernández Arrigoitia, Melissa, Travers, Tony, Whitehead, Christine M E (2011). An economic analysis of the market for archaeological services in the planning process. In Realising the benefits of planning-led investigation in the historic environment: a framework for delivery (pp. 56-72). The Southport Group.
  • Travers, Tony (2004). Local government finance: busy going nowhere? In Stoker, G. & Wilson, D. (Eds.), British Local Government into the 21st Century . Palgrave Macmillan.
  • Travers, Tony (2002). The government of London: retrospect and prospects. In Röber, M., Schröter, E. & Wollmann, H. (Eds.), Moderne Verwaltung Für Moderne Metropolen: Berlin und London Im Vergleich (pp. 114-120). Leske & Budrich.
  • Scott, Colin, Hood, Christopher, James, Oliver, Jones, George W., Travers, Tony (2000). Bureaucratic gamekeeping: regulation of UK public administration 1976-96. In Rhodes, R. A. W. (Ed.), Transforming British Government (pp. 80-96). Palgrave Macmillan.
  • West, Anne, Pennell, Hazel, West, Robert, Travers, Tony (2000). Financing school-based education in England: principles and problems. In Coleman, M. & Anderson, L. (Eds.), Managing Finance and Resources in Education (pp. 59-80). Paul Chapman Educational Publishing.
  • Jackman, Richard, Travers, Tony (1990). Local authority grants and the regions: why the south has lost: the distribution of the Rate Support Grant 1981/2 to 1987/8. In Cameron, G., Moore, B., Nicholls, D., Rhodes, J. & Tyler, P. (Eds.), Cambridge Regional Economic Review - the Economic Outlook for the Regions and Counties of the United Kingdom in the 1990s (pp. 72-79). PA Cambridge, Economic Consultants/Department of Land Economy, University of Cambridge.
    • Conference or Workshop Item
  • Floater, Graham, Rode, Philipp, Zenghelis, Dimitri, Travers, Tony (2013-11-04) Going green: how cities are leading the next economy, public lecture [Other]. Going Green: How cities are leading the next economy. Public lecture hosted by Grantham Institute for Research on Climate Change and LSE Cities, London, United Kingdom, GBR.
    • Report
  • Travers, Tony (2017). Devolution: a capital idea - the report of the London Finance Commission. London Finance Commission.
  • Burdett, Ricky, Griffiths, Peter, Heeckt, Catarina, Moss, Francis, Vahidy, Shan, Rode, Philipp, Travers, Tony (2015). Innovation in Europe's cities: a report by LSE Cities on Bloomberg Philanthropies' 2014 Mayors Challenge. LSE Cities.
  • Whitehead, Christine M E, Travers, Tony, Scanlon, Kathleen, Fernández Arrigoitia, Melissa (2013). Creating the conditions for growth. Berkeley Group.
  • Travers, Tony (2013). Raising the capital: the report of the London Finance Commission. London Finance Commission.
  • Travers, Tony (2012). Local government’s role in promoting economic growth: removing unnecessary barriers to success. Local Government Association.
  • Whitehead, Christine M E, Edge, Anne, Gordon, Ian R., Scanlon, Kathleen, Travers, Tony (2011). The impact of migration on access to housing and the housing market: a project for the Migration Advisory Committee. (Migration Advisory Committee reports - analysis of the impacts of migration). UK Border Agency.
  • Travers, Tony (2011). Engaging London's communities - the 'big society' and 'localism'. City of London, London Councils.
  • Scanlon, Kathleen, Fernandez, Melissa, Travers, Tony, Whitehead, Christine M E (2011). An economic analysis of the market for archaeological services in the planning process. Institute for Archaeologists, University of Reading.
  • Scanlon, Kathleen, Travers, Tony, Whitehead, Christine M E (2010). Population churn and its impact on socio-economic convergence in the five London 2012 host boroughs. Department for Communities and Local Government.
  • Scanlon, Kathleen, Travers, Tony, Whitehead, Christine M E, Fernández Arrigoitia, Melissa (2010). The impact of the 2012 Olympics on London Borough expenditure. London Councils.
  • Travers, Tony, Scanlon, Kathleen, Whitehead, Christine M. E., Fernandez, Melissa (2010). Public spending priorities in London. GLA Economics, Greater London Authority.
  • Gordon, Ian R., Travers, Tony, Whitehead, Christine M E, Scanlon, Kathleen (2009). London's place in the UK economy 2009-10. Corporation of London.
  • Gordon, Ian R., Travers, Tony, Whitehead, Christine M. E. (2009). Local authorities and the downturn: a review of issues, experience and options. (SERC Policy Papers SERCPP003). Spatial Economics Research Centre, London School of Economics and Political Science.
  • Gordon, Ian R., Scanlon, Kathleen, Travers, Tony, Whitehead, Christine M E (2009). Economic impact on the London and UK economy of an earned regularisation of irregular migrants to the UK. (GLA Economics). Greater London Authority.
  • Gordon, Ian R., Travers, Tony, Whitehead, Christine M E (2008). London's place in the UK economy 2008-09. Corporation of London.
  • Gordon, Ian R., Travers, Tony, Whitehead, Christine M E (2007). The impact of recent immigration on the London economy. Corporation of London.
  • Travers, Tony, Tunstall, Rebecca, Whitehead, Christine M E, Provot, S (2007). Population mobility and service provision. London Councils.
  • Travers, Tony, Tunstall, Rebecca, Whitehead, Christine M. E., Pruvot, Segolene (2007). Population mobility and service provision: a report for London Councils. London School of Economics and Political Science.
  • Whitehead, Christine M E, Travers, Tony, Kielland, Torunn (2006). A stake in the future: equity stakes and the landlord savings plans. London Councils.
  • Travers, Tony (2006). The Greater London Authority: the Government's proposals for additional powers and responsibilities for the Mayor and Assembly - a response to the consultation paper. London School of Economics and Political Science.
  • Burdett, Richard, Travers, Tony, Czischke, Darinka, Rode, Philipp, Moser, Bruno (2005). Density and urban neighbourhoods in London: summary report. LSE Cities.
  • Gordon, Ian R., Travers, Tony, Whitehead, Christine M E (2004). London's place in the UK economy 2004. Corporation of London.
  • Burdett, Richard, Travers, Tony, Czischke, Darinka, Rode, Philipp, Moser, Bruno (2004). Density and urban neighbourhoods in London: detailed report. LSE Cities.
  • Gordon, Ian R., Travers, Tony, Whitehead, Christine M E (2003). London's place in the UK economy 2003. Corporation of London.
  • Gordon, Ian R., Travers, Tony, Whitehead, Christine M E, Monastiriotis, Vassilis (2002). London's place in the UK economy 2002. Corporation of London.
  • Glennerster, Howard, Hills, John, Travers, Tony, Hendry, Ross (2000). Funding systems for doctors, schools and social landlords. (CASEbriefs 17). Centre for Analysis of Social Exclusion.
  • Boyle, Sean, Glaister, Stephen, Graham, D., Hoskins, E., Travers, Tony (2000). The economic impact of the NHS on the London regional economy: a report for the NHS executive. NHS Executive.
    • Online resource
  • Featherstone, Kevin, Travers, Tony, Conconi, Paola, Kleinheisterkamp, Jan (2018). Continental breakfast 11: fragile politics and trading relationships. picture_as_pdf
  • Travers, Tony (2018). Watch: Tony Travers on what Brexit means for parties, the civil service and voters.
  • Black, Julia, Woll, Cornelia, Hobolt, Sara, Wratil, Christopher, Moloney, Niamh, Schuster, Edmund-Philipp, Hübner, Danuta, Fankhauser, Samuel, Carvalho, Maria & Iammarino, Simona et al (2017). LSE’s experts explain what awaits Britain and Europe ahead of Brexit.
  • Travers, Tony (2016). The shock is visceral, the future uncertain. Deep-seated grievances lie behind this vote.
  • Ludford, Sarah, Judah, Ben, Bickerton, Christopher, Smith, Julie, Travers, Tony (2016). Can London live without the EU? LSE BrexitVote Podcast.
  • Travers, Tony (2016). Local elections: How does National equivalent vote share help us to understand the results?
  • Travers, Tony (2016). From promise to policy: what the manifestos tell us about the task facing London’s next Mayor.
  • Rogers, Martin, Travers, Tony (2016). London 2016: What factors will decide who becomes the new Mayor?
  • Rogers, Martin, Travers, Tony (2016). England’s 2016 local elections: an indicator of the national political picture?
  • Travers, Tony, Rogers, Martin (2016). An in depth look at England’s 2016 local elections: what are the key contests?
  • Travers, Tony, Rogers, Martin (2016). Introducing our ‘UK Elections 2016’ series.
  • Travers, Tony (2015). Book Review: Taking power back: putting people in charge of politics by Simon Parker.
  • Dixon, Arthur, Hood, Christopher, Travers, Tony (2015). The evidence paradox – or when is a series not a series?
  • Travers, Tony (2015). London – The election in the capital.
  • Blumenau, Jack, Travers, Tony (2015). Five minutes with Nicola Sturgeon: “minority government is perfectly capable of being stable government”.
  • Blumenau, Jack, Hix, Simon, Travers, Tony (2015). New electoral registration rules mean students are likely to be under-represented in the 2015 election.
  • Travers, Tony (2015). The debate over Labour’s mansion tax reflects an increasingly federal political landscape.
  • Travers, Tony (2014). The Greater Manchester Agreement is only a small step towards greater devolution in England.
  • Travers, Tony (2014). Conservatives in the North Labour in the South.
  • Travers, Tony (2014). Declining support for the Conservatives in the North and Labour in the South means outright majorities will be less and less likely.
  • Travers, Tony (2013). After many years of electoral disappointment, the Democratsare now the front runners in the New York mayoral race.
  • Travers, Tony (2013). The LSE’s ‘Influential Academics’ project: How a number of the School’s personalities have contributed directly to political thought and policy-making.
  • Travers, Tony (2013). The LSE’s ‘Influential Academics’ project: How a number of the School’s personalities have contributed directly to political thought, government and policy-making.
  • Dunleavy, Patrick, Travers, Tony, Gilson, Chris (2012). The LSE’s simple guide to UK voting systems.
  • Power, Anne, Travers, Tony, Burdett, Ricky (2012). The London Olympics catalysed the 'Great Leap Eastwards' but will its proposed legacy actually deliver?
  • Travers, Tony (2012). The olympics have been a resounding success. But with a continuing gloomy economic outlook the glow will fade quickly.
  • Travers, Tony (2012). London’s choice of mayor will give a tantalising hint of which party will be favourites to win the next general election.
  • Ball, Michael, Barker, Kate, Cheshire, Paul, Evans, Alan, Fernández Arrigoitia, Melissa, Gordon, Ian R., Holman, Nancy, Leunig, Tim, Mace, Alan & Meen, Geoff et al (2011). The government’s planned National Planning Policy Framework is a step in the right direction, but policy makers must ensure they get the incentives right, and that decisions are made locally.
  • Travers, Tony (2011). 99 per cent of London is not burning. We should not over-react to the weekend’s riots.
  • Whitehead, Christine M. E., Travers, Tony (2011). The government needs to invest in affordable housing in London.
  • Travers, Tony (2011). The localism plans of Compassionate Conservatives, Red Tories and Blue Labour will struggle to succeed so long as Whitehall powers remain in the hands of Ministers.
  • Travers, Tony (2010). The ‘phoney war’ period of the ‘age of austerity’ is over: welcome to a new and nasty normal.
  • Travers, Tony (2010). Cameron’s shoving back of the state.
  • Travers, Tony (2010). Now more than ever, London needs devolved control of its own public spending resources.
  • Travers, Tony, Dunleavy, Patrick, Gilson, Christopher, Carrera, Leandro N. (2010). The LSE’s simple guide to voting systems.
  • Bouçek, Françoise, Jones, George W., Wilks-Heeg, Stuart, Travers, Tony, Beckett, Charlie, Hosein, Gus, Carrera, Leandro N., Leunig, Tim (2010). LSE election experts reflect on the election result.
    • Working paper
  • Whitehead, Christine M E, Travers, Tony, Holmans, Alan, Gordon, Ian R. (2000). Housing in London: future perspectives. (LSE London discussion paper 4). London School of Economics and Political Science.
  • Travers, Tony (1996). Business improvement districts: New York and London. Greater London Group, London School of Economics and Political Science.
  • Glennerster, Howard, Power, Anne, Travers, Tony (1991). A new era for social policy a new enlightenment or a new leviathan? (Welfare State Programme Discussion Papers WSP 039). Centre for Analysis of Social Exclusion.
    • Blog post
  • Travers, Tony (13 May 2025) The two-party system may finally be breaking. British Politics and Policy at LSE. picture_as_pdf
  • Travers, Tony (1 November 2024) Meat on the bone or scraps from the table? What the budget tells us about Labour’s vision for government. Department of Government. picture_as_pdf
  • Travers, Tony, Hobolt, Sara, Foos, Florian, Serra, Laura (28 May 2024) A general election is coming, what can we expect? Department of Government. picture_as_pdf
  • Travers, Tony (14 May 2024) The meaning of the local elections results. British Politics and Policy at LSE. picture_as_pdf
  • Travers, Tony (11 October 2021) If Londoners are to pay for TfL’s lost fare revenue, City Hall has a chance to gain more fiscal autonomy. LSE COVID-19 Blog. picture_as_pdf
  • Travers, Tony, Burdett, Ricky, Zisser, Alexandra (14 June 2021) How will London change in the 2020s? Five possible scenarios. LSE COVID-19 Blog. picture_as_pdf
  • Travers, Tony, Dillon, Matthew, Lucy, Laetitia (25 March 2021) How many people will carry on working from home? The answer will determine the future of central London. LSE COVID-19 Blog. picture_as_pdf
  • Travers, Tony (4 May 2020) After the lockdown is lifted: the massive challenges facing the UK government. British Politics and Policy at LSE. picture_as_pdf
  • Travers, Tony (1 May 2020) Tony Travers: persuading fearful Britons to venture out again is the government’s next challenge. LSE COVID-19 Blog. picture_as_pdf
  • Lordan, Grace, Travers, Tony, Sivropoulos-Valero, Anna Valero, Marsh, Megan (17 December 2019) Party political conferences - a key site for research impact. Impact of Social Sciences Blog. picture_as_pdf
  • Gordon, Claire, Travers, Tony, Dhingra, Swati (1 December 2019) How do you teach a controversial topic like Brexit? LSE Brexit. picture_as_pdf
  • Travers, Tony (2 May 2018) England’s local elections 2018: why the results will matter for both government and opposition parties. Democratic Audit Blog. picture_as_pdf
  • Travers, Tony (9 January 2015) What do local election results tell us about parties’ prospects in 2015? British Politics and Policy at LSE. picture_as_pdf
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