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Radix Big Tent - The systems-change think-tank
https://www.radixbigtent.org.uk/
Recently, huge donations to political parties have dominated the headlines π° Billionaires are buying their way to political power and that must stop π€ π¨ So we're launching a campaign to amend the Representation of the People Bill to introduce a cap on political donationsπ¨
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Watch now & check the health of UK democracy with our brilliant panel π
@rachelsylvester.bsky.social
The Observer,
@catsmithmp.bsky.social
MP for Lancaster & Wyre, former Attorney General Dominic Grieve, Paris Habib of MyLifeMySay, & Tom Brake of
@unlockdemocracy.bsky.social
π₯
youtu.be/N_wqWB3vbpY
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Upgrading Democracy?
YouTube video by Radix Big Tent
https://youtu.be/N_wqWB3vbpY
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What have we been reading this week Launch of Health on High Streets Commission, news & views on housing, pensions & donations
@estatesgazette.bsky.social
@stephspyro.bsky.social
@babelfishnews.bsky.social
@clairekober.bsky.social
@propertyweek.bsky.social
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Media Review
https://www.radixbigtent.org.uk/news-comment/media-review/
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Our CEO Ben Rich sat down with Health on the High Street Commissioners and
@estatesgazette.bsky.social
during UKREIF for a podcast on bringing healthcare into town centres to boost public health and high street regeneration. Listen to the full episode here:
www.estatesgazette.co.uk/news/the-vit...
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What do the local election results tell us about the state of UK politics? Leading psephologist Prof. Tony Travers & leading economist
@vicky-pryce.bsky.social
cut through the noise π π₯
www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-nD...
#FreeWebinar
#Webinar
@lsepoliticsblog.bsky.social
@lsepublicpolicy.bsky.social
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The State of UK Politics: Local Elections Analysis - Meet the Leaders with Prof. Tony Travers
YouTube video by Radix Big Tent
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-nDYIANnL0
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It's clear that not only are billionaires buying their way into our democracy, but that the British public recognise that this is unfair. Politics should work for everyone - not just those with money.
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πOur Health on the High Street Commission was officially launched today in Leeds π The launch brought together voices from across the planning, investment, health and local government sectors and heard excellent speeches from Helen Wheddon, Ibrahim Ibrahim and
@mr.place
.
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Live now with leading psephologist Prof. Tony Travers & leading economist
@vicky-pryce.bsky.social
π₯ Unpacking the local election results and discussing what might happen next π³οΈ
www.radixbigtent.org.uk/events/the-s...
#LocalElections
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π¨ π We're delighted to announce the launch of our new Health on the High Street Commission, covered here in Property Week π₯ π‘ π Read more on Property Week:
www.propertyweek.com/news/indepen...
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Independent think tank to launch Health on the High Street Commission
Independent think tank Radix Big Tent is launching a project to bring community health facilities to the UKβs high streets as a catalyst for regeneration.
https://www.propertyweek.com/news/independent-think-tank-to-launch-health-on-the-high-street-commission
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LIVE TODAY, 5PM π£ Votes counted... What is next for UK politics? π³οΈ Join leading psephologist Prof. Tony Travers & leading economist
@vicky-pryce.bsky.social
for a free, interactive
#webinar
unpacking local election results Register & take part π π
www.radixbigtent.org.uk/events/the-s...
#FreeWebinar
16 days ago
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On this auspicious day for UK politics, we were privileged to host such an illuminating discussion on the health of our democracy and how to future-proof it.
16 days ago
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As the King's Speech reignites British democracy in the mother of all Parliaments today, the weekend's The Observer cover reminds us how fragile that democracy is. Christopher Harborne has essentially bought his way into UK politics and power for less than the price of a Premier League footballer.
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LIVE TODAY π£
#FreeWebinar
A brilliant panel taking your questions, discussing the Representation of the People Bill and checking the health of UK democracy π‘οΈ Join us at 1PM π π
www.radixbigtent.org.uk/events/upgra...
#ResilientDemocracy
add a skeleton here at some point
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How healthy is UK democracy? π Free & interactive
#webinar
, Wed 13th May, 1PM Join Rachel Sylvester, Cat Smith MP, Dominic Grieve KC PC, Paris Habib, and Tom Brake to discuss the Representation of the People Bill π Register and take part ποΈhttps://www.radixbigtent.org.uk/events/upgrading-democracy/
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π π¨ Delighted to announce that we're welcoming four experts and industry-leaders to our board and fellows π¨ π
@rachelblakemp.bsky.social
MP brings Treasury and planning background alongside her experience as the MP for the Cities of London and Westminster and Vice-Chair of the Labour Housing Group.
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Radix Big Tent bolsters board with wave of senior appointments
Radix Big Tent has appointed Labour MP Rachel Blake as its newest board member alongside former chair of the governmentβs High Streets Task Force Mark Robinson as chair of fellows.
https://www.propertyweek.com/news/radix-big-tent-bolsters-board-with-wave-senior-appointments
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How resilient is the UKβs democracy? π
@mrmarkethomas.bsky.social
, founder of
@99organisation.bsky.social
, examines the case for defensive constitutional reform and practical steps to strengthen democratic safeguards π‘οΈ Read the blog π
www.radixbigtent.org.uk/news-comment...
#ResilientDemocracy
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Defending UK democracy
https://www.radixbigtent.org.uk/news-comment/defending-uk-democracy/
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π¨ With the Local Elections coming up tomorrow and a huge number of sub-plots in the making, there is so much to unpack for the future of UK Democracy π¨ Radix Big Tent has very much got you covered.
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This week's news
@financialtimes.com
@georgewparker.bsky.social
@lexiter.ft.com
@georgemonbiot.bsky.social
@lottieelton.bsky.social
@bigissue.com
@theguardian.com
@thetimes.com
@sashanugara.bsky.social
@libdemvoice.org
@vicky-pryce.bsky.social
@reuters.com
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Media Review
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In the first of our commentary pieces before voters head to the polls for the local elections, Francis Bell examines the obsession with courting Reform votes for Labour in its first 22 months in power. π³οΈ Read the full article below π
www.radixbigtent.org.uk//news-commen...
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Democracy on brink: at launch of Defensive Constitution Reform report w/
@richardquigley.bsky.social
@unlockdemocracy.bsky.social
@99organisation.bsky.social
@openbritain.bsky.social
@mrmarkethomas.bsky.social
@chrischirp.bsky.social
@mkieran.com
@dminghella.bsky.social
@martinmckee.bsky.social
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In our blog this week, Ben Rich analyses the marriage of short-termism between financial regulators and politicians π Read more π
www.radixbigtent.org.uk/news-comment...
#NewCapitalConsensus
about 1 month ago
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Burnout, anxiety, overload... are they a personal failure or policy failure? π§ Watch Dr. Paul Goldsmith and @realVickyPryce explore the mismatch between our brains and modern life π₯
youtu.be/FraVI7yXkJ0
#SystemsChange
#Webinar
#PublicPolicy
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What we're π this week Articles on ποΈπ³οΈπ· & more...
@meghanowen.bsky.social
@financialtimes.com
@mc00.bsky.social
@bylinetimes.bsky.social
@theguardian.com
@stuarthoddinott.bsky.social
@rebeccamckee.bsky.social
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Media Review
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about 1 month ago
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What we've been reading this week
@fairershare.bsky.social
@petergeoghegan.bsky.social
@theguardian.com
@pensionsexpert.bsky.social
@vicky-pryce.bsky.social
www.radixbigtent.org.uk/news-comment...
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Media Review
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On our blog this week,
@fairershare.bsky.social
's Andrew Dixon writes about Council Tax and the case for a full, independent, evidence-based review on its replacement with a fairer approach to taxing property ποΈ π
www.radixbigtent.org.uk//news-commen...
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Our 'Meet the Leaders'
#webinar
with Dr Paul Goldsmith and
@vicky-pryce.bsky.social
is starting now π£
#freewebinar
Join below π
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Our CEO, Ben Rich, visited the new health hub in Barnsley shopping centre last week as we look forward to launching our new Commission aimed at enabling healthcare to give our town centres new purpose. (1/2)
www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
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Future of the NHS, saviour of the high street? High hopes for health hub in a Barnsley shopping centre
Transfer of medical services from hospital to former Wilko store is improving healthcare access and boosting footfall
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/apr/16/nhs-outpatients-centre-barnsley-shopping-centre-health
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Our investment-systems programme have published their newsletter for April '26, focusing on the growth ramifications of UK pension funds flowing to US-tech firms. You can read via the link below and sign up here:
radix.activehosted.com/f/20
www.newcapitalconsensus.org/news-and-blo...
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NCC Newsletter April '26 - Building the Architecture of the Chancellor's Mais Lecture
https://www.newcapitalconsensus.org/news-and-blogs/ncc-newsletter-april-26-building-the-architecture-of-the-chancellors-mais-lecture/
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We've had some brilliant campaign victories in the recommendations of the
#RycroftReport
. But with the Elections Bill's report stage coming up, only an overall cap on donations can prevent our democracy being sold off to the highest bidder. (1/3)
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Burnout, anxiety, overload... are they a personal failure or policy failure? π§ π π£ Free & interactive 'Meet the Leaders'
#webinar
ποΈ Thursday 16th April, 6:00PM π£οΈ With Dr. Paul Goldsmith and
@vicky-pryce.bsky.social
Register & take part π ποΈ
www.radixbigtent.org.uk/events/why-d...
#FreeWebinar
about 2 months ago
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Written up in
@politico.eu
, the Rt Hon John Glen MP writes for our investment-systems programme, New Capital Consensus, on the steps that the new PRA chief needs to take in order to help the government move the dial on sustainable growth. You can read the full article here:
lnkd.in/eu9HHqyG
about 2 months ago
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Iran: how much worse could it get? Watch our
#webinar
recording with Donald MacIntyre,
@the-independent.com
's former Jerusalem Bureau Chief, in conversation with leading economist
@vicky-pryce.bsky.social
, reflecting on the
#MiddleEast
and beyond π₯
youtu.be/T29GIMV3Gc0
#FreeWebinar
#Iran
#Gaza
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Iran: How much worse could it get? Meet the Leaders with Donald MacIntyre
YouTube video by Radix Big Tent
https://youtu.be/T29GIMV3Gc0
about 2 months ago
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Concentrated wealth can limit opportunity & weaken economic resilience... so how do we spread the gains more widely? π· In the latest blog, Ben Rich explores how to democratise wealth creation ππ
www.radixbigtent.org.uk/news-comment...
#WealthCreation
about 2 months ago
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What we've been reading this week
@unlockdemocracy.bsky.social
@fairvoteuk.bsky.social
@ukanticorruptioncoalition.org
@cfs-rusi.bsky.social
@henrytapper.bsky.social
@theguardian.com
@senayboztas.bsky.social
@libdemvoice.org
@jackmeredithwrites.bsky.social
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Media Review
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2 months ago
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More coverage in
@politico.eu
London Influence newsletter on the
#RycroftReview
. Reaction from
@transparencyuk.bsky.social
,
@fairvote.bsky.social
and
@spotlightcorruption.org
to the huge steps forward recommended by the report and the acceptance of Sec Steve Reed on the need for a debate on a cap!
2 months ago
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Some big campaign wins for our Resilient Democracy programme in the
#RycroftReport
presented today in the House of Commons! A moratorium on cryptocurrency donationsβ Corporate donation checks based on profits rather than revenueβ Cap on donations from overseas votersβ (1/2)
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From our blog these week - Eliza Lockhart of
@cfs-rusi.bsky.social
on foreign financial interference in UK democracyπ
www.radixbigtent.org.uk/news-comment/
2 months ago
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What we are reading this week
@juliettegarside.bsky.social
@theguardian.com
@dailymail.co.uk
@writercaits.bsky.social
www.radixbigtent.org.uk/news-comment...
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Media Review
https://www.radixbigtent.org.uk/news-comment/media-review/
2 months ago
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How much will Net Zero really cost the UK? β‘ While some claim cost is negligible, others point to major spending... in the latest blog, Kevin Langford, policy analyst, explores likely costs & trade-offs ππ
www.radixbigtent.org.uk/news-comment...
#NetZero
@thecccuk.bsky.social
@iealondon.bsky.social
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The cost of Net Zero; getting to a reasonable debate
https://www.radixbigtent.org.uk/news-comment/the-cost-of-net-zero-getting-to-a-reasonable-debate/
2 months ago
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reposted by
Radix Big Tent - RBT
Mark Robinson
3 months ago
I'm genuinely not sure I want to know the answer to this question, but probably better to be informed than not!?
@radixuk.bsky.social
www.radixbigtent.org.uk/events/iran-...
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Iran: How Much Worse Could It Get? Meet the Leaders with Donald MacIntyre
https://www.radixbigtent.org.uk/events/iran-how-much-worse-could-it-get-meet-the-leaders-with-donald-macintyre/
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Is UK democracy under threat from wealthy donors and foreign influence? π¨π· Watch our
#webinar
on the Representation of the People Bill & whether it goes far enough to safeguard our democracy π π₯π
youtu.be/cHrwJ6cq8Ic?...
#ResilientDemocracy
#DonationsCap
#Cryptocurrency
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Political Funding: Can the Representation of the People Bill pass the 'Musk' test?
YouTube video by Radix Big Tent
https://youtu.be/cHrwJ6cq8Ic?si=GKf1INzDNlqIoEwI
3 months ago
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How should
#AI
be regulated? π€ As governments and companies clash over how these tools should be used, Joe Zammit-Lucia suggests we let different regulatory approaches develop & learn from what works π Read the latest blog π
www.radixbigtent.org.uk/news-comment...
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What on earth to do about AI
https://www.radixbigtent.org.uk/news-comment/what-on-earth-to-do-about-ai/
3 months ago
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Tax Justice UK
3 months ago
Our democracy is being bent out of shape by offshore cash, billionaire buyers and money nobody can trace... ποΈπ΅οΈββοΈ πΈ If youβre done letting mystery money call the shots. Take action now:
actionnetwork.org/letters/our-...
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#Iran
: how much worse could it get? What's next for the
#MiddleEast
? ποΈ Free & interactive
#webinar
β° Monday 16th March, 6PM π£οΈ With Donald MacIntyre, author of Gaza: Past, Present and Future & leading economist
@vicky-pryce.bsky.social
π Register below
www.radixbigtent.org.uk/meet-the-lea...
3 months ago
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What next for
#Labour
? π Following the Gorton and Denton by-election,
@mrmarkethomas.bsky.social
explores strategic choices facing Labour, from continuing its current approach to pursuing broader reinvention π‘ Read the latest π
www.radixbigtent.org.uk/news-comment...
@99organisation.bsky.social
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If Labour meant business
https://www.radixbigtent.org.uk/news-comment/if-labour-meant-business/
3 months ago
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#Iran
: how much worse could it get? What's next for the
#MiddleEast
? ποΈ Free & interactive
#webinar
β° Monday 16th March, 6PM π£οΈ With Donald MacIntyre, author of Gaza: Past, Present and Future & leading economist
@vicky-pryce.bsky.social
π Register below
www.radixbigtent.org.uk/meet-the-lea...
3 months ago
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reposted by
Radix Big Tent - RBT
Mark Robinson
3 months ago
This is the sort of role I never even knew existed growing up, so I'm rather chuffed to have been asked
@radixuk.bsky.social
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Brilliant discussion on political funding & the Representation of the People Bill today π³οΈ With thanks to Rachel Sylvester, Rachel Blake MP, Kamila Kingstone, Duncan Hames & Eliza Lockhart for a great webinar π₯ Missed it? The Replay will be available soon π
www.radixbigtent.org.uk/events/polit...
3 months ago
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π₯ Live now with our excellent panel, discussing political funding, transparency, and foreign influence... β Is UK democracy up for sale? π· π
www.radixbigtent.org.uk/events/polit...
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π TODAY, STARTING 1PM β° πΈ The Representation of the People Bill will be the chance to prove UK democracy is not for sale... Join our fantastic panellists & have your say
#webinar
π Register now
www.radixbigtent.org.uk/events/polit...
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3 months ago
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