I bang on about understanding inside political parties - so this is good on the factions/families in Labour The TL;DR: Soft left Soft right - the Blairite wing “old right” Blue Labour Socialist Campaign Group morningcall.substack.com/p/morning-ca...?

"campaigners make things possible, politicians make things happen” This is huge news, which will make a big difference to the lives children across the UK. Kudos to those in Government for taking this bold action.

We welcome this bold action by the Chancellor to scrap the two-child limit. By the end of this Parliament, 450,000 children across the country will have been lifted out of poverty. Scrapping this unjust policy is the single most powerful step to reduce child poverty in a generation. 1/3

Praise where praise is due: scrapping the two-child benefit cap is an excellent move. And the most consequential of any of the measures announced today.

How do public perceptions of government spending match with reality? A YouGov experiment put a series of govt spending areas as head to head match-ups and asked Britons to say which they thought more was spent on Read more here: yougov.co.uk/politics/art...

Understanding the New Media Reality: Key Trends for Communicators in 2025 5 takeaways from this research which I think are relevant in the UK globalstrategygroup.com/2025/04/15/u...

Enjoyed these 5 quick lessons from Mamdani’s campaign from 5654 & Company - Be present in the right spaces - Be proactive with your narrative - Build community, don’t just broadcast messages - Use cultural and format fluency - Link message to action www.5654.co.uk/our-perspect...

Excited that at @savechildrenuk.bsky.social we've opened our Young People Climate Fund It's there to fund youth-led and climate-focused activities in London, West Yorkshire and the West Midlands. Grants from £1k to £3k - deadline 30/11 More at - www.savethechildren.org.uk/how-you-can-...

Spotted these @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social campaign posters on a recent visit to Birmingham. Love the bright and bold design. Stood out at a busy junction. #ArtOfActvisim

It's not just us that wants you to scrap the two-child limit to benefits Rachel Reeves, over 40 economists, academics & policy experts back us too. Removing this cruel policy at the Autumn Budget in full doesn't only make moral sense, it makes economic sense. Read our open letter: bit.ly/4hBHpqs

Ahead of Budget, where do voters stand on tax and the dilemmas facing government? Big new @persuasionuk.bsky.social report out today on this. TL;DR as risky as breaching the manifesto is for Lab - failing on public services, cost of living and child poverty is *far riskier* for Lab. 🧵

@thetilehurstend.bsky.social we currently have 8 first team players out injured (Pereira, Garcia, Fraser, Kyerewaa, Elliot, Camara, Marriott, perhaps Rushesha) is that just bad luck or a sign of something else when it comes to conditioning/rehab?

Lucy Powell’s statement during Deputy Leadership election to @labourcid.bsky.social included a commitment to push the government for a timetable for a return to 0.7% ODA. lcid.org.uk/deputyleader...

“Our analysis has found that major government policy announcements fade from public attention after 24 hours, raising questions over how effectively Whitehall communicates beyond Westminster” Fascinating research from New Britain Project ->> www.newbritain.org.uk/cananybodyhe...

Replace Republican for Radical Right, and NGO/Charities for Democrats - the same is true.. Time for us to change our approach - www.fwiw.news/p/democrats-...

Just saying. Been talking about the ‘politics of vibes’ before it was cool…

Just one in four Brits think the UK is viewed positively on the world stage, with most wanting their country to play a large role in international affairs New @moreincommonuk.bsky.social polling for @savechildrenuk.bsky.social out today > www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...

Our message to everyone arriving for Labour Party Conference - it’s time to scrap the two child limit.

Super useful spreadsheet for UK political nerds like me.. docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

"But most voters are getting on with their lives, trying to look after their families and do their day job. They're not getting obsessed with what we're getting obsessed with" Useful reminder from @chriscurtis94.bsky.social in latest Policy Unstuck > policyunstuck.castfromclay.co.uk/p/i-m-not-go...

“The rise of GB News is a stark reminder that the way we tell stories has changed. Traditional, values-led narratives are being edged out by content that is emotionally charged, provocative, and – let’s be honest – sensational” www.clearlypr.co.uk/insights/gb-...

Who are Reform UK's 'red' and 'blue' voters? Good look from @unchecked-uk.bsky.social at what unites Reform UK's coalition of voters — and where the cracks might begin to emerge unchecked.substack.com/p/who-are-re...

Some important lessons for NGO comms here as well..

Let's be honest, it's the same for most NGO comms From www.chaoticera.news/p/opinion-zo...

Super helpful tool for getting an insight into the ‘tribes’ within the Labour Party.

One week to go to apply to be the next Head of Hub Cymru Africa! We’re looking for a thoughtful, experienced leader to take forward this important role at a key moment for us. 📍 Hybrid and flexible 🗓️ Fixed term to March 2027 Apply by 13:00 on Friday, 11th of July 2025.

The annual Digital News Report 2025 from @reutersinstitute.bsky.social is a treasure trove of insight into news consumption. A few snippets from the latest report for the UK. 1. Most of us now get our news online and on mobile - audiences for TV (down to 48%) and print (down to 12%) from 2013.

Best piece I've read on why Zohran Mamdani won - definitely some lessons from UK politicians in this. reframingamerica.substack.com/p/electrifyi...

The measure of a nation’s character is how we respond to those who need help. In Wales, our heritage demands solidarity at home and abroad. As too many world leaders are turning away from global solidarity, we call on the next Welsh Government to make Wales a globally responsible nation. #Senedd26

‘create a ‘clubhouse’ of right-thinking that establishes purity of vision as it’s main objective and shuts itself off to the outside world’ @tomliacas.bsky.social on traps that progressives can fall into when seeking to build power medium.com/@TomLiacas/w...

Culture is upstream from politics - and this shows how in the US (and suspect in UK) the right is investing in the media landscape. open.substack.com/pub/fwiwnews...

Useful look inside Labour revolt of disability benefits. Lessons from it for others: > organised by respected backbenchers who had standing in the PLP > distributed organising caught No10 unaware > drew support from across party tribes open.substack.com/pub/morningc...

‘Dignity is the Starmerite code’ Useful para from this long @newstatesman.com profile of the Prime Minister on what drives his approach. Useful summarised in this podcast - podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

Key reminder of what voters what spending to be prioritise on.

Helpful look at how UK voters are moving over the last 12 months. From www.electoralcalculus.co.uk/blogs/pseph_...

About time. An immediate way to unlock billions in humanitarian aid… www.bbc.com/news/article...

"Greenpeace lost a trial, but it kept its soul" Good challenging read for any what 'shifting the power" looks like www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...

Hoping this is true. Would be a important and welcome step that would immediately lift 10,000s of children in the UK out of poverty.

Palestinian children are suffering day after day as the Israeli bombardment and siege continues. These children have names, they have hopes and dreams for the future. They are someone's everything, their entire universe. We refuse to allow their suffering to become normalised.

For fans of The Thick of It (who isn't?!), now twenty years old, this is a great read...

A powerful prayer to mark the start of @christianaiduk.bsky.social Week. An amazing institution that for decades has mobilised millions to act, give and pray for global justice

Long but stark read about how Reform is surging in Wales ahead of the 2026 elections - and the drivers behind it. www.politico.eu/article/nige...

These personas on how different MPs are using and consuming media are both fascinating and really useful for any change maker looking to influence Parliament. www.5654.co.uk/our-perspect...

20 years on the story of the first big charity campaign of the digital era. influenceonline.co.uk/2025/01/10/a...

Our Chair and Vice-Chair @heathernstaff.bsky.social and Libby Smith reflect on what the local election results tell us about the decision to cut the aid budget labourlist.org/2025/05/aid-...

Best news of the day. Up the ding.

‘Results so far say one thing: voters think change isn’t coming fast enough’ Useful analysis on what’s behind the local election results from @mcgregor.bsky.social labourlist.org/2025/05/loca...

Going to be fascinating to see result for West of England Mayor. Tight polling. Lots of marginal seats where tactical voting helped in General Election. Test for how Labour keeps voters considering Green/Lib Dems.

Six reflections for anyone involved in funding social change for how we navigate the coming years. It’s a long read - and the US context clearly isn't the same as the UK, but I found myself nodding to much of it. www.insidephilanthropy.com/home/how-we-...

Some excellent in-depth polling from Steve Akehurst looking at the threat to Labour from Reform… open.substack.com/pub/strongme...