Andrew Mycock

Andrew Mycock is a Reader in Politics at the University of Huddersfield. He is the co-author of Loyal to the Core: Orangeism and Britishness in Northern Ireland (Irish Academic Press, 2011), and co-convenor of the Political Studies Association’s Britishness Specialist Group.

Behold the 'Manchester Withington question'

'English Votes for English Laws' is supposed to answer the 'West Lothian question' – yet the government's English devolution policy is recreating the same question in a new form.

By Andrew Mycock and Arianna Giovannini

/ 19 Nov 2015

Stem the tide of Northern Ireland’s ‘culture wars’

Since the advent of the peace process, the conflicts over cultural identity in Northern Ireland have become increasingly fraught with danger. In order to head off a crisis, political elites must adopt a more strident approach in countering discrimination. As ever, young people will be central to t

By Andrew Mycock and Shaun McDaid

/ 23 Jul 2014

Alex Salmond’s Bannock Bairns?

The SNP wish to lower the age of franchise for Scotland's independence referendum to 16 years of age. Is it wise to ask 'wee bairns' to make the biggest decision the country has faced for a generation?

By Andrew Mycock and Jon Tonge

/ 20 Feb 2012

Patriotic love should not be blind: a response to Demos' Britishness report

A critical look at Demos' latest exposition of Britishness, 'A Pride for Place'.

By Andrew Mycock

/ 19 Dec 2011

Riots in England: we must stay calm and plan for the future

As looting breaks out in several English towns and cities, it is hoped those who have broken the law are brought to justice. But we must all acknowledge our role in these awful events rather than simply condoning all those involved as "nihilistic thugs".

By Andrew Mycock

/ 10 Aug 2011