So I wrote about it again lads. See what you think. It's just my view of the Britain I think exists. Would love to know yours, and what you think our v specific silly British things are – because there were simply too many good ones to list www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Count Binface represents the Silly Sausage Britain I know and love | Sofie Jenkinson

Mr Blobby, the Liz Truss lettuce, Boaty McBoatface … the Clacton hopeful is part of a rich tradition – and a reminder that it’s laughter that defines us, not hate, says co-director of Round Our Way, S...

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Sofie Jenkinson@sofiejenkinson.bsky.social · 4w ago

I would simply like to point out that what we are seeing rn, from Binface in particular, is Mr Blobby Patriotism in action (@renewaljournal.bsky.social). We are in Silly Sausage Britain and we just have to accept it: renewal.org.uk/blog/mr-blob...

Great analysis for @roundourwayuk.bsky.social by @paulhebden.bsky.social. Striking how difficult the later stages of the World Cup will be for teams- especially those not used to extreme heat and humidity.

Paul Hebden@paulhebden.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Which nation has the hottest and most climate affected route to the #worldcup2026 final? I've been using data by @climatecentral.org to plot each country's winning route to the final. Many games have a high probability of being played in unsafe conditions, made worse by climate change

🌊 | NEW REPORT: Extreme weather is a political issue. Failing to protect people from floods and heat leaves space for the populist right to exploit public anger and risks losing voters across the spectrum who expect action. Our solutions here 👉 www.ippr.org/articles/adapt-or-die

Great to see such a brilliant response to the new Richard Parks / @roundourwayuk.bsky.social podcast Beyond the Breakdown.

"We turn toward other people when they need it and take the piss out of them when they don’t." The unofficial British motto of us at our best. Fab piece by @sofiejenkinson.bsky.social: renewal.org.uk/blog/mr-blob...

Mr Blobby patriotism

Over recent weeks I have found myself thinking about the country we live in, what it feels like and what I like, and love, about it. I guess I found myself thinking about this because of the summer w...

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Excellent research from @steveakehurst.bsky.social / @persuasionuk.bsky.social. Well worth reading if you want to understand the dynamics underpinning this week's local elections.

Steve Akehurst@steveakehurst.bsky.social · last yr.

NEW: Who are the voters Labour risks losing to Reform? How might Lab unite them with the rest of its election winning coalition? How might Reform win them over? Some big new research out today with @persuasionuk.bsky.social as featured by @greenmirandahere.bsky.social in today's FT 🧵👇

I used to worry politicians were setting up the public for disappointment with their overly-optimistic "green jobs" promises. Now I realise, the public just isn't really buying it anyway. www.ft.com/content/2d00...

*toots the updates horn* seems like as good a time as any to say that I am now Co-Director of @RoundOurWayUK.bsky.social with @RogerH.bsky.social. So, if anyone wants to know more about who we are, what we do or just wants to catch up, drop me a line on sofie@roundourway.org.

Looking forward to speaking at the Welsh Government's #WalesClimateWeek conference tomorrow morning. We'll chat about how we need to get more working class voices into the climate debate and @roundourway.bsky.social's work supporting people impacted by increasing extreme weather in the UK.

Excellent to have Helen MacNamara joining the @futuregovforum.bsky.social team as Chair. The programme and track record of work Nathan and colleagues are building is really exciting. www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...

Exclusive: Helen MacNamara named chair of progressive think tank

The former top civil servant will join the Future Governance Forum, which has close links to No 10.

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In case useful to others, here is a starter pack of some UK journalists who tend to cover politics (who I've spotted on here): go.bsky.app/FyYJsot (With apologies to those missed/mischaracterised, and that I can't stop the list creator being on there)

Calling all folk with an interest in UK public policy: I’ve created a starter pack of think tankers, policy analysts & commentators active on @bsky.app go.bsky.app/LtNiL1o

It's heartbreaking to see the damage floods are wreaking on homes, livelihoods and now people's health. People should not have to put up with disgusting filth flowing into their streets and parks. Good to see people Round Our Way has worked with on ITV News at 10. www.itv.com/news/2024-01...

Good to see so many papers picking-up @roundourway.bsky.social's work helping flood-hit communities show how dangerous and filthy recent floods have made their neighbourhood. It's already bad, and many are worried about what more extreme weather climate change could bring.

"Potholes are the bane of many of our lives ..." says Roger Harding, director of Round Our Way. "The weather extremes that climate change brings are sadly creating many more of them at a time when cuts mean repairs are already not keeping up." www.bbc.co.uk/news/science...

Pothole reports hit a five-year high in 2023

Climate change will worsen potholes but scientists hope new technology will help make them a thing of the past.

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Out today: new ECIU / @roundourway.bsky.social analysis showing how climate's impact on farming feeds the spiralling food prices we're all paying in the shops. inews.co.uk/news/environ...

How climate change has pushed up the cost of Christmas dinner

Analysis finds that climate change has been the biggest driver of Christmas dinner inflation in 2023

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It may not be the number one issue, but we shouldn't be surprised that climate change concerns many working class people. It's why the Government rowing back on action isn't shifting the polls. Great to talk about Round Our Way’s work in today's Guardian. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Of course working-class people care about the climate crisis: they emit the least, but will suffer m...

The implications of policy are felt very differently depending on how well-off you are. Politicians need to recognise this, says Roger Harding, founding director of Round our Way

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