Experts

Jo Michell is Professor of Economics at UWE Bristol. He studied Economics at SOAS before joining UWE. His research interests include macroeconomics, finance and development. He is Chair of the Post-Keynesian Economics Society, Council member of the Progressive Economy Forum and a Fellow of the Forum for Macroeconomics and Macroeconomic Policy of the Hans-Böckler Foundation.

Suraj Modhvadiya leads on international student and staff recruitment, compliance and immigration policy. He engages with members, government departments and sector bodies to shape policy positions, align priorities and deliver coordinated advocacy. His background spans membership bodies, advocacy groups and research organisations, and he specialises in using data and evidence to inform policy, tackle challenges and champion the UK’s global education offer.

Kumar Rajesh is a public policy professional with over a decade of experience working on poverty, inequality, labour markets, and state capacity in India. He has worked with the UNDP, national and state governments, legislative institutions, and civil society, and was a LAMP Fellow in 2015-16. He completed his Master of Public Policy at the London School of Economics and Political Science in 2026 on a Chevening Scholarship.

I am an economist at the Fraser of Allander Institute and a PhD student in sports economics at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow. Alongside my research, I have a keen interest in using data to better understand sport, particularly football, combining economics and analytics to explore the game from new perspectives.

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