@mattchorley.bsky.social after a demanding week, your @newstatesman.com piece on what politicians eat has picked me up. Had me both chuckling and feeling ravenous! 😅

Walking back from church yesterday, I sat down to take in this gorgeous view. I love watching people enjoying being on Parliament Square, in the foreground of a building special to many of us!

Interesting thoughts here - a Democratic 7 (D7) trade bloc creating a new platform of economic cooperation and accounting for c. 35% global trade vol. Reminiscent of the old Democracies 10 idea rallying US and allies who were strategically likeminded... www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

If you want to be inspired and/or have a little cry, head over to @foylesforbooks.bsky.social on Charing Cross Road for this installation promoting @rutgerbregman.com's new book on Moral Ambition. Singled out an ambition I particularly applaud 👏

www.theguardian.com/society/2025... Not at all feeling self-conscious as I pull on my trainer socks and 'mom' jeans today 🤣🤣🤣

As a planner by nature, I rather enjoyed Douglas Alexander quoting Art of War in @houseofcommons.parliament.uk today - 'tactics without strategy is the noise before defeat.'

There's all the darkness of the current news and then, there's this 🧶 www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...

Gotta love a surprise from Mum 🥰 @groomb.bsky.social's Northerners! Balm to the soul. My Mum's sweet 'tell' when sending mail is she is the only one, other than my bank, to use my middle initial! 😅

Belated Secret Santa gift at work...veiled message from a colleague? 😂

What does 2025 hold for UK trade policy? A few thoughts! www.export.org.uk/insights/fea...

Moving and educational experience - a life so tortured brought forth such beauty! Well worth a visit! vangoghexpo.com

Strong piece here, from two former Lab advisers. Agree with the conclusion that a strong overarching 'change' narrative is needed from government. Comms failings let down many administrations, often needlessly! Never underestimate the power of a forward looking story - context cushions challenges.

'Export is exciting...if it's not part of your business strategy it should be'. Positive words from Adriana Santos, Tracklements at the Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade's Import Export Show.

Short comparison piece looking at key industrial policies of France, Germany and Italy. The UK's own recent industrial strategy consultation got me wondering how much we actually align to the industrial priorities of nearby economies. www.westminsterobservatory.com/post/industr...

I'm not crying, you're crying...just wow! www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...

Fab time exploring @drjohnsonshouse.bsky.social - a beautiful gem of a museum! Very cosy Christmas feel with all the decorations up, too 🎄 100% worth a visit to learn about this pivotal literary figure! "What is written without effort is in general read without pleasure."

These cold, bright days bring out such a beauty to Westminster!

One of the highlights of my day hearing @martinlewismse.bsky.social speaking at @newstatesman.com's Politics Live today. Few can match him on sheer passion to help people understand their monetary options.

Fab piece from @newstatesman.com's Jonny Ball on whether a Bidenomics model would fit the UK's medium, service-led economy, whilst facing infrastructure rebuilds. Mindful, as I read the challenges, that the UK's 'severe regional imbalances in wealth' are connected to regional export disparities.

Following the intro trend! I work in public affairs for The Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade. More broadly, I'm absolutely passionate about the creation of policies to help the most vulnerable in society and am also a bit of a political geek! Excited to delve into 🔵🌌