I obviously have a professional interest in saying that not consulting on things is bad, but introducing participatory policy making instead of consultations is...bad. You very quickly end up talking to the wrong groups and delivering bad policy. assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6a9e6e...

They think it’s Orr Over…. IT IS NOW

Paul Brand@paulbrand.bsky.social · last wk.

BREAKING: Reform UK’s James Orr and Dan Jukes have ‘stepped down’ from their roles following last night’s undercover filming on Channel 4 News. Nigel Farage remains in post.

Bring back the concept of shame.

@ironeconomist.bsky.social · 2w ago

Honestly I would die of embarrassment if I had resigned over this and then sat in the other side and said ‘ah well actually treasury had a point’. What are we doing here?

Would have so much more sympathy for Aston Villa's red cartel/poor church mouse routine if basically every single player they've brought in over the last 4 years wasn't instantly discarded on account of being expensive and bad.

Jacob Tanswell@jacobtanswell.bsky.social · 2w ago

pswich Town working to close a deal to sign Tammy Abraham on a straight loan. #AVFC been willing to listen to offers throughout summer, with striker outside Unai Emery's plans. Ollie Watkins saying goodbyes to team-mates & staff today ahead of Al Hilal move. Story @theathleticfc.bsky.social

For the longest time I’ve been of the opinion that Pizza express is clearly the best high street chain restaurant. But, like, it’s Wahaca isn’t it? And it’s not particularly close.

Collection of the worst people on earth who’s entire schtick is ‘give me enough time and I’ll make you totally obsolete’ totally and utterly abhorred by society. More as we get it.

Futurism@futurism.com · 4w ago

They're even more unpopular than data centers.

Interesting use of quotes at the front of Restore's economic manifesto...

What watching the World Cup Final halftime show taught me about B2B Marketing: If the client has enough money it doesn’t matter how bad the idea is.

@mattwoosie.bsky.social hiya, your piece on the Crystal Palace Sports Centre is absolutely great.

Not the first time Reform have understimated the strategic importance of bins over the last 2 years.

Jessica Elgot@jessicaelgot.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Scoop from @joshhalliday.bsky.social Reform activists urged to divert from GM mayoral by-election to help Farage in Clacton. Leaked WhatsApp: “The message could not be more clear. We now need all of our fantastic activists to come and help us in Clacton.” www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

That's right, Talib Kweli.

A terrible policy based on an assumption of consumer behaviour which just does not exist.

Laura Purkess@laurapurkess.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Scoop for Citywire - the government is set to publish draft cash ISA reforms today, which will include the loathed 22% charge on interest on cash held in a stocks and shares ISA - money market funds will be allowed but not 100% of the portfolio citywire.com/new-model-ad...

I’ll always remember where I was when this happened: Hiding in the Emirates concourse because I was convinced Everton were going to score from the corner that preceded it.

Arsenal FC@arsenalfc.bsky.social · 3mo ago

🥁 The 2025/26 Emirates Goal of the Season... ✨ Max Dowman v Everton 🏅

Just realised that the worst thing about this World Cup is that every World Cup has a unique look on TV and the fact this is happening in 3 countries means we’re never going to get uniformity.

Arsenal. The Arsenal.

Don’t remember what life was like before I’d forlornly spend hours refreshing Uefa’s ticket resale portal only to click on available seats for the Champions League Final to be told they’re no longer available.

Think this is broadly correct but would then also obviate my favourite problematic artist carve out: the Jackson Five carve out.

Stephen Bush@stephenkb.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Relatedly, this is why I am so hot on 'you gotta separate the art from the artist', because we have so many worked examples that show us that if you don't, people will bend over backwards to decide their favourite artist is the Exact Kind of Good Person They Are.

Love being in Surrey

Like respecting the ball

Fabrizio Romano (MIRROR)@fabrizioromano.yopro20.com · 6mo ago

🚨⚠️ Liam Rosenior on Enzo Fernández comments: “I haven't seen that”. “To be fair it’s hard for me to speak on speculation after this game. I need to focus on the more important things”.

Really interesting, clear articulation of growth, this. But struck by the fact that in setting out measures to reforming the flow of capital: none of the reforms listed are going to do anything of the sort. In some cases, they'll do the opposite. www.gov.uk/government/s...

Mais Lecture 2026

On 17 March 2026, the Chancellor Rachel Reeves gave the Mais lecture at Bayes Business School.

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🚨PANEL UPDATE 🚨 Britain desperately needs growth - at our event, we’ll discuss how households can be the driving force: @theobertram.bsky.social @callumandersonmp.bsky.social Jonquil Lowe @simonharrington.bsky.social @gideonsalutin.bsky.social Sign up: buff.ly/DJi6Lhk Sponsored by PIMFA

Hello, it’s me: a concerned citizen. journalists should not have strong opinions about the appointment of Civil Servants regardless of their seniority. This has been a thing since Brexit and it’s bad IMO.

Ian Dunt@iandunt.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Antonia Romeo is the wrong choice for Cabinet secretary. A government which was serious about improving its performance would not select her. iandunt.substack.com/p/how-one-hi...

Don’t have children. Moisturise.

The Times and Sunday Times@thetimes.com · 7mo ago

Men, how to look great over 60, by GQ’s former editor

Did you know the amount of non-emergency savings held in cash or low-interest accounts is worth £430 billion? At our upcoming panel event, we'll be discussing how to get these savings better invested to spur economic growth. Register here: events@smf.co.uk

If the MPs who signed the pro-WASPI letter to @patmcfaddenmp.bsky.social can't think of a better use for taxpayer money, they should not be in Parliament. The Ombudsman recommendation would spend £££ and satisfy noone. Should have taken a harder line 2 years ago.

On the one hand, the Labour Party’s outright refusal to do any governing, thus taking a generational opportunity to remodel society represents one of the biggest bag fumbles of my life. On the other hand, their commitment to producing content is excellent.

Jessica Elgot@jessicaelgot.bsky.social · 8mo ago

**** Labour’s NEC blocks Andy Burnham from standing in Gorton by-election**^^

The downfall of the Telegraph continues: www.telegraph.co.uk/money/proper...

The answer to our housing crisis can be found in our pensions

Unlocking retirement savings would prevent a growing headache for the Government

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As brief as it was, every single Arsenal fan who sang that lamentable ‘feed the scousers’ song should fuck off.

Britain is a country of investors – they just don’t know it. In our latest report, @gideonsalutin.bsky.social and John Asthana Gibson outline how we can strengthen the UK’s retail investment landscape – and deliver a much-needed boost to the wider economy.