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United Kingdom Tony Travers is a prominent academic and journalist specializing in local and regional government, providing critical analysis to policymakers and the media.
Professor Tony Travers is Director of LSE London, a research centre at The London School of Economics and Political Science. He is also a Visiting Professor...
Tony is chair of the British Government@LSE research group and regularly provides political analysis on the LSE Government YouTube channel.
Professor Tony Travers, Associate Dean of the School of Public Policy, and Professor in Practice in the Department of Government. "The Campaign is great for..."
Tony Travers is Director of LSE London, a research centre at the London School of Economics. He is also a Visiting Professor in the LSE's Government Department.
A professor in LSE School of Public Policy and Director of LSE London, Tony has been recognised for his significant contributions in the areas...
Tony's research at the LSE includes public finance, local and regional government and London government. He chaired the London Finance Commission.
The Regional Growth Fund and local partnerships... He is director of the LSE Greater London Group, a research centre at the London School of Economics.
Tony Travers is director of LSE London, a research centre at the London School of Economics. He is also a professor in the LSE's Government Department.
Professor Tony Travers is director of LSE London, a research centre at the London School of Economics. He is also a professor in the LSE’s Government Department. His key research interests include public finance, local/regional government and London government.
Anthony Justin Travers, born in December 1953, is a distinguished British academic and journalist. His career has been predominantly based at the London School of Economics (LSE), where he has specialized in issues pertinent to local government and public finance. From 1998, Travers has served as the Director of LSE London, a research center developed from the Greater London Group. This center, hosted by the LSE’s Department of Geography and Environment, focuses its research on the economic and social dynamics of the London region. He holds positions as a Visiting Professor in the LSE Department of Government and also serves as the Associate Dean of the LSE School of Public Policy. His expertise extends to elections and public service reform, making him a sought-after advisor for various select committees and think tanks.
Throughout his career, Professor Travers has significantly contributed to public discourse through his extensive writings and media appearances. He is a regular columnist for the ‘Local Government Chronicle’ and has written for major national newspapers, including ‘The Guardian,’ ‘The Evening Standard,’ ‘The Independent,’ the ‘Financial Times,’ and ‘The Times.’ He has authored several influential books on cities and government, such as ‘The Politics of London: Governing an Ungovernable City’ and ‘London’s Boroughs at 50.’ His analytical insights are frequently featured on major television and radio networks, and he contributes political analysis to the LSE Government YouTube channel, where he chairs the British Government@LSE research group.
Professor Travers has also held numerous official posts, demonstrating his direct involvement in policy and oversight. He was a member of the Audit Commission from 1992 to 1997 and a Senior Associate of the King’s Fund between 1999 and 2004. He has advised the House of Commons Education and Skills Select Committee and the Committee on the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister. Additionally, he is a member of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy and was part of the Urban Task Force Working Group on Finance. His work consistently bridges academic research with practical policy implications, offering valuable perspectives on urban governance and public services.
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