Tony Travers

Professor Tony Travers holds the position of Professor in Practice at the LSE Department of Government and serves as Associate Dean of the LSE School of Public Policy. He is also the Director of LSE London, a research centre focusing on urban governance. His expertise spans British government, local governance, urban policy, and London’s administrative structures.

Travers is Chair of the British Government@LSE research group and regularly contributes political analysis via the LSE Government YouTube channel. He has authored influential works, including London's Boroughs at 50, and advises policymakers, select committees, and think tanks. His research emphasizes public service reform and electoral dynamics, with frequent media appearances on major networks.

Key roles include directing LSE London, leading government policy analysis, and producing accessible commentary on contemporary political issues such as fiscal autonomy, public transport funding (e.g., TfL), and local election outcomes. His work bridges academic research and practical policy impact.