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Compass @compassoffice.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

An amendment on a National Commission for Electoral Reform was ruled out of scope for the Representation of the People Bill yesterday. That's why we teamed up with @makevotesmatter.bsky.social and @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social to take THIRTY alarm clocks to Westminster. It's about time it woke up.

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alchisholm.bsky.social @alchisholm.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

This was a galvanising discussion from a brilliant panel. They covered - amongst other things - the urgent need for public and civil society deliberation and empowerment to repair respect and trust in politics, and to shift the democratic doom loop to a hope loop.

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UCL Constitution Unit @conunitucl.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

On the second day of our conference, we had two fascinating discussions about: 📑 Standards in public life 🗳️ Representation of the People Bill Speakers included @suehawley.bsky.social and @markpackuk.bsky.social. Listen 👉️ linktr.ee/constitution.... Watch 👉️ www.youtube.com/playlist?lis....

The Constitution Unit Conference 2026. The Constitution Under Labour. 24 June 2026: 9:30am: UK-EU relations ten years after the referendum; 11:30am: How can public confidence in UK democracy be restored?; 1:45pm: How should political parties choose their leaders?; 3:30pm: Making policy on difficult issues. 25 June 2026: 10:00am: What next for standards in public life?; 12:00pm: The Representation of the People Bill.

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alchisholm.bsky.social @alchisholm.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

The Constitution Unit's summer conference on The Constitution under Labour - one excellent panel after another, all on important and fascinating topics. You can watch them here, and I highly recommend you do!

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Haymarket Books @haymarketbooks.org · 09/03/2026

The Beginning Comes After The End Don’t miss @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social in conversation with @billmckibben.bsky.social, hosted by @thirdactorg.bsky.social Tuesday, March 10 at 7:00 pm ET RSVP to attend: actionnetwork.org/events/topic...

Book Cover:
The Beginning Comes After the End: Notes on a World of Change
Rebecca Solnit

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alchisholm.bsky.social @alchisholm.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

A science storytelling slam: Moving and heartwarming stories to share science. Genius!

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alchisholm.bsky.social @alchisholm.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

Proposed reforms are a start, but not enough "The highest-profile political exchange of the week... [PMQs] does normalise the idea that politics is a game of hurling insults... it feeds most people’s low trust in politics and politicians, which is severely undermining the health of our democracy."

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alchisholm.bsky.social @alchisholm.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

Excellent words from @alanrenwick.bsky.social "The core of democracy lies in respectful dialogue across diverse perspectives among and between representatives and the wider public. Such dialogue is currently badly corroded." www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/views/letter...

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Letters: July 2025

The UK’s constitutional weakness; standing up for trans rights; the Farage collection; and Boulez at the Beeb

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alchisholm.bsky.social @alchisholm.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

I’m hugely looking forward to this panel discussion about whether and how citizens’ assemblies can support public engagement, effective climate policy, better democracy and, ultimately, climate justice. In association with the Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Summit. 2pm on Wednesday 4th June.

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Oxford Climate Research Network @climateoxford.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

Join this fantastic line-up of speakers for the 4th June launch of the #RHRNClimate Summit on climate change & human rights, hosted by @ox.ac.uk & UN Human Rights 🎟️ Register to attend at Oxford’s Sheldonian Theatre: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/right-here... 🌐 Or online: forms.office.com/pages/respon...

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alchisholm.bsky.social @alchisholm.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Millionaires with a social conscience. Listen up Labur!

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alchisholm.bsky.social @alchisholm.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Your contributions to the assembly were substantial, important and greatly enjoyed by the assembly members. These exercises would be poorer without people like you giving so generously of their time and skilfully communicated expertise.

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alchisholm.bsky.social @alchisholm.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Oxfordshire citizens' assembly on the thorny issues of traffic and transport concluded on Sunday. Here's my take on it and the the power of deliberative mini-publics to support robust public policy, social cohesion and better democracy www.gchu.org.uk/2025/03/tran... @gchuoxford.bsky.social

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Flight Free UK @flightfreeuk.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Why airport expansion doesn't make economic sense 👇 - None of the new passengers were travelling for business purposes. - Incoming tourists were outnumbered 3-to-1 by UK residents travelling abroad. - Almost two-thirds of new airport capacity was captured by UK frequent flyers.

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