New event alert: PLMR Insights: In Conversation with Phil Smith CBE, Chair of Skills England and the Digital Skills Council, and member of the Industrial Strategy Advisory Council. Date: Tuesday 14th of October Time: 12:00 -13:30 RSVP: [email protected]

We’re delighted to welcome James van der Graaf as an Associate Director in our Energy and Sustainability practice. James brings extensive public affairs and strategic communications experience, having advised FTSE 100 companies and new entrants at H/Advisors Cicero. 👉 plmr.co.uk/2025/09/plmr...

We're looking forward to hosting Paul Bristow, Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough for a reception discussing housing, growth and devolution. The reception will take place from 5.30-7.30pm on Tuesday 9th September in central London. If you'd like to attend, please RSVP to [email protected]

We're delighted to be hosting Paul Bristow, Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough for a reception discussing housing, growth and devolution. The reception will take place from 5.30-7.30pm on Tuesday 9th September in central London. More details here: plmr.co.uk/events/eveni...

We’re offering x2 exciting opportunities to join us for a six month placement in our leading PR and Digital team in Ipswich: 🔵 PR Graduate 🔵 Digital Graduate Apply here: plmr.co.uk/jobs/pr-and-...

Heading to Labour Conference? We're thrilled to confirm Skills Minister Baroness Jacqui Smith and Chair of the Education Select Committee Helen Hayes MP will be joining our PLMR Opportunity Mission Reception, in partnership with LabourList, JTL and Etio. RSVP at [email protected]

Labour Party Conference PLMR Opportunity Mission Reception with @helenhayes.bsky.social MP, Chair of the Education Select Committee Join us for drinks and canapes on Tuesday 30th September 5pm-6pm. Hear from Labour politicians and representatives from JTL and Etio. RSVP: [email protected]

What do you think Starmer's strategy should be? ⬅️ 👤 ➡️ In partnership with @labourlist.bsky.social PLMR's Labour Tribes Mapped project brings to light the complex network of relationships and affiliations within today’s Parliamentary Labour Party. 🔴 Explore the guide: plmr.co.uk/2025/07/plmr...

The Memcom Excellence Awards 2025 shortlist is out and we’re delighted that our client, the Royal College of Midwives, is listed in the Digital category for Best Website!

Perception is Power, and nowhere is that clearer than in the crowded landscape of UK populist politics. PLMR's Harriet Goldman-Thompson takes a look at how branding is shaping the populist right. Read the full blog here: plmr.co.uk/2025/07/perc...

What is the way back for the Conservative Party? Simon Darby looks at this question and examines what our Road To 2029 polling data reveals in our latest podcast episode. 🎧 Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/4DF2...

“You are now at a point where neither of the main political parties is the most popular party in any region,” says PLMR’s Dominic Moffitt, as he discusses our Road To 2029 polling data in the latest podcast. 🎧 Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/4DF2...

Watch PLMR’s CEO and founder Kevin Craig appear on Jacob Rees Mogg’s State of the Nation with Gawain Towler, discussing Net Zero and the OBR’s new analysis. Watch the whole segment here - vimeo.com/manage/video...

We are seeking a proactive, committed team player who wants to develop the next chapter of their career and join team Planning and Built Environment as an Account Manager. Find out more and apply here ➡️ plmr.co.uk/jobs/account...

In our latest blog, PLMR account manager, Paul Suart, reflects fondly on his work to promote this year’s Kenilworth Show, Coventry and Warwickshire’s largest one-day agricultural event. ➡️Read the full blog here - plmr.co.uk/2025/07/plmr...

Kevin Craig, Founder and CEO of PLMR, said: “We are thrilled to support Dulwich Harps and the remarkable work they are doing to bring Gaelic games to young people in South London." 🔗 Read the full blog via the link below 👇 plmr.co.uk/2025/07/this...

PLMR’s Kevin Craig spoke to LBC's Iain Dale last night, discussing one full year of the Starmer Government. Watch the full clip on our website 👇 plmr.co.uk/2025/07/plmr...

A huge thank you to the Skills Minister, Baroness Jacqui Smith, for joining us this morning as our guest speaker at PLMR’s latest Education Insights Event. We’re also incredibly grateful to Iain Dale for so expertly hosting the discussion, and for sharing his insights. www.plmr.co.uk/education

New Polling 💥: 79% of Brits Say Social Care Deserves Equal Priority as the NHS Do you agree with four in five Brits? 💬

The British public has spoken - 79% believe social care reform deserves just as much attention as the NHS. This is a powerful message from voters, demanding meaningful focus on social care and a reassessment of Government priorities. Read the full press release here: plmr.co.uk/2025/07/four...

In our latest blog, Lee Corden, PLMR board director, was at a major business conference in London today and noticed a change in tone from PM Sir Keir Starmer not dissimilar to his counterpart from across the pond! 👉 Read the full article: plmr.co.uk/2025/06/is-t...

Across Merseyside, many historically Labour constituencies are at risk of turning turquoise. Our polling shows Reform UK at 35.6% across the region, ahead of Labour at 33.4%. With four years ahead of us until the next General Election, can Labour stay dominant in Liverpool? #UKPolitics #politics

Are you a passionate communicator eager to kick-start your career with one of the UK’s top comms agencies? As an Intern with our Energy & Sustainability Practice you will gain hands-on experience, build your skills, and make a real impact! Learn more and apply here ➡️ plmr.co.uk/jobs/intern-...

One year on from the General Election, PLMR are excited to release this quarter’s MRP polling data in collaboration with Electoral Calculus. #GE2029 Sign up for next quarter's updates: plmr.co.uk/theroadto202... Explore the data: plmr.co.uk/wp-content/u...

Not long until our @plmr.education Insights event next week with Skills Minister Baroness Jacqui Smith, in conversation with Iain Dale. Last few spots going quickly — enquire at [email protected] if you're interested!

On the latest cstvoice.bsky.social podcast hilaryjcspencer.bsky.social from ambitioninstitute.bsky.social & gatortiff.bsky.social explore how there’s no improvement in pupils without improvement in teaching, and no improvement in teaching without professional development. Listen now: bit.ly/4kzVKEo

In our latest blog, Lucy Somers, Deputy Group Director of Digital explores how UCG content can cut through content fatigue, support complex decision-making, and drive real engagement, all by putting your users’ voices front and centre. 👉 Read the full article: plmr.co.uk/2025/05/why-...

With a wave of major skills and FE policy announcements, Team Education’s Emily Ogram outlines what’s changing and what this means for the sector. Read more here ➡️ plmr.co.uk/2025/05/navi...

📢 New episode! Join @jonathanhaidt.bsky.social @samiraahmeduk.bsky.social @leoracruddas.bsky.social to explore the impact of social media on young minds in The Anxious Generation on @cstvoice.bsky.social podcast by @plmr.co.uk @gatortiff.bsky.social 🎧 Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/4v0f...

Today we publish PLMR’s 2025 Report: Adapting to the New Normal – A Time of Greater Stability in UK Politics? This report brings together insights from across the PLMR Group to help organisations, businesses, and policymakers make sense of what comes next. Read it here: plmr.co.uk/2025/05/new-...

🏆PLMR Board Director, Sara Ghaffari, has been named one of the UK’s top corporate communications consultants at @prweekuk.bsky.social inaugural People & Places Awards 2025! Congratulations on this well-deserved award Sara! 🎉 Find out more: plmr.co.uk/2025/04/sara...

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Rebecca Langton as Head of Planning and Built Environment. Rebecca brings over a decade of experience from senior roles at Nottingham City Council, the European Parliament, and Cavendish Consulting. 👏 Read more ➡️ prweek.co.uk/article/1915...

🎥 Who won half term? We reviewed how three major venues used video to drive footfall this February. Here's what Easter campaigns can learn 👇 🔗https://plmr.co.uk/2025/04/how-the-leisure-and-tourism-sector-can-win-half-term/

March was a busy month for the PLMR Group, from hosting Insights Events with notable media and political influencers to our experts on national TV and at conferences. We also achieved fantastic media coverage for our clients —read the top media highlights from March 2025. plmr.co.uk/2025/04/plmr...

We are very proud to support the brilliant @staracademies.org today as a sponsor at its annual awards and as part of our long-standing partnership with Star and Sir Mufti Hamid Patel.👏

PLMR was delighted to work with ECF & the wider team to help secure approval for this major project in Wolverhampton ✅ Smithgate is the city’s largest regeneration opportunity, set to transform underused brownfield sites into a vibrant new neighbourhood 🏙️ Read more ➡️ plmr.co.uk/2025/03/gree...

In our latest blog, Jessica Peddie explores how communications, PR, and public affairs can help shift the narrative and push for lasting systemic change in racial health inequalities in the UK ➡️ plmr.co.uk/2025/03/how-...

PLMR’s Senior Political Counsellor @leonemirali.bsky.social joins Sky News to discuss the potential impact of in-fighting within Reform UK plmr.co.uk/2025/03/plmr...

💡 Last chance to sign up to join our exclusive webinar tomorrow: Introduction to Crisis Management. 📅 7th March 12:30 📌 To register, email Niamh Mercer Danher at [email protected] #Webinar #PublicRelations #PLMR #CommsStrategy

Last week PLMR’s Built Environment team was in Camberwell, speaking to the community about Mission Care’s redevelopment plans. If you have a project coming forward and are looking to consult with the local community, do reach out to the team for a chat – [email protected].

At our most recent Insights Event, we hosted Adam Boulton, Times Radio presenter and former Sky News Political Editor. He shared his media insights and participated in a Q&A with the audience. To find out more about PLMR events, email [email protected] or visit our events page ➡️ plmr.co.uk/events/.

🎞️ Senior Counsel, @leonemirali.bsky.social, appeared on BBC News last night to discuss Keir Starmer's trip to the USA and the importance of the UK/US 'special relationship'. Watch the full clip here ➡️ plmr.co.uk/2025/02/leon...

Happy Ramadan to all who are observing this sacred month 🌙✨ #Ramadan #RamadanMubarak

With over 550 million monthly active users globally (and a substantial audience in the UK), Spotify is more than just a music and podcast platform – it’s a direct channel to highly engaged listeners 🎧 Find out more about the pros and cons of using Spotify advertising ➡️ plmr.co.uk/2025/01/the-...

🎙️Trust: The CST Podcast is out now. @gatortiff.bsky.social (@plmr.co.uk), @steverollett.bsky.social, Naveed Khan (Westcountry Schools Trust) and Chris Gould (Truro and Penwith Academy Trust) discuss CST’s conceptual model of trust-led school improvement. Listen now: cstuk.org.uk/news-pu...

In our latest blog, PLMR Education Senior Account Manager Rachel Allerton and Account Manager Madeleine Wright share 5 top tips for HE institutions to translate complex research, create compelling narratives and maximise the impact of their communications. t.co/7IeuwfIrBd

Today PLMR, Eastern Powerhouse and an extended expert panel will be hosting an exclusive webinar to discuss Devolution in the East 💻 We're inviting business leaders, decision-makers and investors to join and hear from our expert panel. Register here ➡️ www.easternpowerhouse.uk/event-detail...

📢 PLMR and the Eastern Powerhouse are inviting business leaders, investors and decision-makers to join an exclusive webinar on Tues 25th Feb (2pm) entitled: ‘Devolution in the East: Opportunities, Challenges, and What It Means for Business’. Register here ➡️ www.easternpowerhouse.uk/event-detail...

Senior Account Manager Rachel Allerton and Account Manager Madeleine Wright share their five essential tips to help HEIs translate complex research, create compelling narratives and maximise the impact of their communications. Read more here ➡️ plmr.co.uk/2025/02/top-...

Senior Account Manager Ben Farmer gives an insight into what he loves most about working in PLMR’s award winning Public Affairs Practice 🏆 Read more here ➡️ plmr.co.uk/2022/09/five...