This was a galvanising discussion from a brilliant panel. They covered - amongst other things - the urgent need for public and civil society deliberation and empowerment to repair respect and trust in politics, and to shift the democratic doom loop to a hope loop.

UCL Constitution Unit@conunitucl.bsky.social · 2mo ago

How can public confidence in UK democracy be restored? At our conference, @pollycurtis.bsky.social, @mds49.bsky.social, Sue Tibballs and @anneliesedoddsmp.bsky.social discussed what works to restore confidence in democracy. Listen 👉️ the-constitution-unit.simplecast.com/episodes/con.... Watch 👇️

On the second day of our conference, we had two fascinating discussions about: 📑 Standards in public life 🗳️ Representation of the People Bill Speakers included @suehawley.bsky.social and @markpackuk.bsky.social. Listen 👉️ linktr.ee/constitution.... Watch 👉️ www.youtube.com/playlist?lis....

The Constitution Unit's summer conference on The Constitution under Labour - one excellent panel after another, all on important and fascinating topics. You can watch them here, and I highly recommend you do!

UCL Constitution Unit@conunitucl.bsky.social · 2mo ago

On the first day of our conference, we had four fascinating discussions about: 🌍️ UK–EU relations 📈 Restoring public confidence in UK democracy 📣 Choosing political party leaders ✍️ Making policy on difficult issues Listen 👉️ linktr.ee/constitution.... Watch 👉️ www.youtube.com/playlist?lis....

The Beginning Comes After The End Don’t miss @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social in conversation with @billmckibben.bsky.social, hosted by @thirdactorg.bsky.social Tuesday, March 10 at 7:00 pm ET RSVP to attend: actionnetwork.org/events/topic...

A science storytelling slam: Moving and heartwarming stories to share science. Genius!

Transom@transom.bsky.social · last yr.

Scientists took the stage last month to tell their stories to a crowd of community members. The room was filled with warmth and awe. Listen to the stories and read all about the night. transom.org/2025/making-...

Proposed reforms are a start, but not enough "The highest-profile political exchange of the week... [PMQs] does normalise the idea that politics is a game of hurling insults... it feeds most people’s low trust in politics and politicians, which is severely undermining the health of our democracy."

UCL Constitution Unit@conunitucl.bsky.social · last yr.

'They should be the start of an ongoing process of fundamental democratic renewal. And on some of the matters requiring further change, the need for action is urgent.' Read our Deputy Director, @alanrenwick.bsky.social's, instant analysis of the elections white paper for @uclpolicylab.bsky.social 👇

Five fabulous panellists talk about how deliberative democracy can support climate justice! Precis and link to recording in blog 👇 @climateoxford.bsky.social @oxprimarycare.bsky.social @alanrenwick.bsky.social @timschwanen.bsky.social @reemaspatel.bsky.social #MutiraoGlobalCOP30 #RHRNClimate

Global Centre on Healthcare and Urbanisation (GCHU)@gchuoxford.bsky.social · last yr.

📜 New Blog 📜 GCHU Research Associate Dr Alison Chisholm shares insights from the Deliberative Democracy and Climate Justice panel discussion held in Oxford as part of the Right Here Right Now global summit. Read the full blog and access the event recording at: www.gchu.org.uk/2025/06/deli...

Excellent words from @alanrenwick.bsky.social "The core of democracy lies in respectful dialogue across diverse perspectives among and between representatives and the wider public. Such dialogue is currently badly corroded." www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/views/letter...

Letters: July 2025

The UK’s constitutional weakness; standing up for trans rights; the Farage collection; and Boulez at the Beeb

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UCL Constitution Unit@conunitucl.bsky.social · last yr.

'A great deal needs to be done. But it would cost little money, and it is all possible.' @alanrenwick.bsky.social has a letter in ‪@prospectmagazine.co.uk‬ about the different steps that could and should be taken to protect UK democracy. Read it 👉 www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/views/letter....

I’m hugely looking forward to this panel discussion about whether and how citizens’ assemblies can support public engagement, effective climate policy, better democracy and, ultimately, climate justice. In association with the Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Summit. 2pm on Wednesday 4th June.

Global Centre on Healthcare and Urbanisation (GCHU)@gchuoxford.bsky.social · last yr.

As part of the 'Right Here, Right Now' Climate Summit, the GCHU will be co-hosting a panel exploring how deliberative democracy can shape fair, effective climate policy. 📅 Wed 4 June 2025 🕑 2pm - 3:30pm 📍 Oxford Martin School Find out more and register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/deliberati...

Join this fantastic line-up of speakers for the 4th June launch of the #RHRNClimate Summit on climate change & human rights, hosted by @ox.ac.uk & UN Human Rights 🎟️ Register to attend at Oxford’s Sheldonian Theatre: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/right-here... 🌐 Or online: forms.office.com/pages/respon...

Millionaires with a social conscience. Listen up Labur!

Robin Bennett@robinfbennett.bsky.social · last yr.

great initiative from Patriotic Millionaires UK

Oxfordshire citizens' assembly on the thorny issues of traffic and transport concluded on Sunday. Here's my take on it and the the power of deliberative mini-publics to support robust public policy, social cohesion and better democracy www.gchu.org.uk/2025/03/tran... @gchuoxford.bsky.social

Why airport expansion doesn't make economic sense 👇 - None of the new passengers were travelling for business purposes. - Incoming tourists were outnumbered 3-to-1 by UK residents travelling abroad. - Almost two-thirds of new airport capacity was captured by UK frequent flyers.

Alex Chapman@alchap.bsky.social · 2y ago

In other words: - Little-to-no wider business benefit - Massive drain of cash flowing overseas instead of into domestic economy - All for the benefit of a tiny minority. Briefing here: neweconomics.org/2025/01/airp...

Can #academics cut flight #emissions without sacrificing conference attendance? Our researchers took trains and ferries to Marrakesh, finding unexpected joys along the way. Here's their story 🌱🚂 @kelloggoxford.bsky.social @gchuoxford.bsky.social

Can we get to overseas conferences without wrecking the planet?

Two Oxford researchers share their eye-opening journey to a conference in Marrakesh by train and ferry instead of flying. Discover the challenges, unexpected joys, and compelling environmental case fo...

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