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Ann Kempster @annkempster.com · 3h

He's really got a touch of the Boris. Open mouth, leave it to comms to mop up.

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Ann Kempster @annkempster.com · 3h

With such kindness and empathy.

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Ann Kempster @annkempster.com · 3h

Oh god, that throws me back to being in Cab office pre-2010 and getting ENDLESS questions from Maude in opposition about how many people worked in comms in government. Impossible to answer. What is a person. What is comms. What is working. What is government.

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Ann Kempster @annkempster.com · 7h

It's WILD. See also the ages of the Golden Girls

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Ann Kempster @annkempster.com · 8h

🫣🤞🏻 Local pharmacy doing a walk in today so we just turned up. Other half due to get one in mid November which frankly is faaaaar too late.

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Ann Kempster @annkempster.com · 9h

Flu jabbed! Go get yours.

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James Austin @jamesdaustin.bsky.social · 11h

Ah, there's the rub

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GovCamp Cymru @govcampcymru.bsky.social · 22h

Excited to catch up with so many people at this year’s GovCamp Cymru! We’ve made more tickets available- so grab your ticket now to spend the day connecting, sharing and plotting for better public services!

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Jukesie @jukes.ie · 30/09/2026

Product for the People 10(!) is going to be in Leeds on the 19th November. luma.com/7s9dnegb @debblanch44.bsky.social has put together a brilliant line-up for this milestone meet-up!

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Product for the People 10 · Luma

This is the 10th (!!) of our Product for the People events and we're coming to Leeds. An event for people interested in public service and product management…

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Ann Kempster @annkempster.com · 30/09/2026

Thread here, it is now being treated as terrorism. one of the pilots tried to crash the plane. bsky.app/profile/chad...

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Ann Kempster @annkempster.com · 30/09/2026

It’s so much worse than just a fight from what I’m seeing in other reports

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Ann Kempster @annkempster.com · 28/09/2026

We’re having a party tomorrow for all the trades who worked on our renovation to mark the end of 2 years. I’ve made my pulled pork. IYKYK.

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Ann Kempster @annkempster.com · 28/09/2026

by which I assume you mean un-regulated gambling? not a clue at this point - I'm not in the research space directly. But there is much research money around in the system I'm sure someone could be persuaded to put in funding bid.

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Ann Kempster @annkempster.com · 28/09/2026

GREAT is doing fantastic work already. More to come...and a lot from Welsh universities and researchers in this incredibly important and emerging space.

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Thomas I-G @thomasig.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

And, ultimately, much of the re-industrialisation content neglects why the UK is still a world leader when it comes to design, engineering etc - universities.

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Thomas I-G @thomasig.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Talk of re-industrialisation in certain sectors like defence is good, but making it the key pillar of your overall economic strategy when services make up 80% of GDP feels like a mistake.

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Ann Kempster @annkempster.com · 28/09/2026

It's not just people who already struggle to pay for fuel and heating who are struggling with heating costs. Plus those of us on heating oil don't have the benefit of paying monthly. We have to find over £1000 every time we refill. We don't get to spread that payment.

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Ann Kempster @annkempster.com · 28/09/2026

Always my first thought. I may need help.

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Ann Kempster @annkempster.com · 28/09/2026

Second morning in a row we've had to put the heating on to take the chill out of the house. Desperately trying not to have to buy heating oil until November and woodburner isn't being reinstalled for another 10 days.....

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Ann Kempster @annkempster.com · 28/09/2026

Happy Monday, I can't hear out of my left ear.

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Ann Kempster @annkempster.com · 26/09/2026

Bab Haus is an absolute MUST.

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Ann Kempster @annkempster.com · 24/09/2026

Having owned one, yes. This is accurate.

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Sarah May @sarahmay1.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Dealing with fascism really is Burnham's most urgent job. He may have other appointments and agendas, but if he doesn't get on top of this, the rest of it will crumble. You can't let people form a private army, or let people stir up hate like this.

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Carbon Brief @carbonbrief.org · 24/09/2026

NEW – Analysis: EVs are now nine times cheaper than petrol or diesel to drive in the UK ✍️ Written by @mollylempriere.carbonbrief.org 📊 Data analysis by Ho Woo Nam Read here: buff.ly/VpxOLE5

EVs are now up to nine times cheaper per mile than diesel cars. Pence per mile. A chart shows diesel highest at around 21p, petrol at 20p, EV at price cap at 7p, and EV off peak lowest at under 2.5p. Source: Carbon Brief analysis, DESNZ, Ofgem, Zapmap. - (alt text generated by Google Gemini)

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Gavin Freeguard @gavinfreeguard.com · 24/09/2026

Very excited that #DataBites is back after a short hiatus with @sotf.org.uk & the team @thinkdigitalptns.bsky.social! Some exciting speakers already lined up - but get in touch if you're public sector & would like to speak/know someone who should, or you're private sector & would like to sponsor

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Ann Kempster @annkempster.com · 24/09/2026

Mic and speakers. similar things exist already. These seem to have additional functionality (calls etc) Purpose of existing products is for people who can’t wear in ear hearing aids.

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Ann Kempster @annkempster.com · 22/09/2026

It's been wet and humid and warm. I find that triggers things because moulds/spores etc

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Ann Kempster @annkempster.com · 22/09/2026

We do!!!! Back tomorrow😵‍💫😂 Technically working today as well. I’ll look at diaries in a bit

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Ann Kempster @annkempster.com · 21/09/2026

When I rule the world, I'm banning the word "glitch" when reporting on IT issues in the media.

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Mad Annoyed Expression

ALT: Mad Annoyed Expression

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Ann Kempster @annkempster.com · 21/09/2026

Oh. I had not been aware of this :/

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Gavin Freeguard @gavinfreeguard.com · 21/09/2026

Coming up: - Tomorrow, Edinburgh/online: @foundationsofthedigitalstate.com & @annkempster.com @transform.wales luma.com/a9ubumzh - Wed 30 Sept, London/online: Riz Parveen (DWP) on 'People at the heart of [machinery of government] change' & Julia Finch on 'Strategic Risk in an Age of Volatility'

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TransformGov Talks: September 2026 · Luma

Hosted by Gavin Freeguard, Director, State of the Future. Riz Parveen, Department for Work and Pensions, on People at the heart of change (a machinery of govt…

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Ann Kempster @annkempster.com · 21/09/2026

I'm in a summer dress, autumn cord jacket and socks and trainers.

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Ann Kempster @annkempster.com · 21/09/2026

It's very hard to decide what to wear on days like this when you have to leave the house early and it's one season and by the time you come home it's another season.

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Ann Kempster @annkempster.com · 21/09/2026

Really not very warm this morning.

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Ann Kempster @annkempster.com · 20/09/2026

Not like lasagna at all. Cannelloni is more accurate.

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Ann Kempster @annkempster.com · 19/09/2026

Nor should avocados. Never. Ever. EVER.

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Ann Kempster @annkempster.com · 19/09/2026

- Thirteen cucumbers(still going) - Half a basket of tomatoes (still going) - A large handful of flat beans (the last of them, plants done now) - Several large handfuls of green brands (still going) 😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫

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Ann Kempster @annkempster.com · 19/09/2026

Change of season. It’s hard and even harder on us ADHDers. It’s a thing.

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Ann Kempster @annkempster.com · 19/09/2026

Accenture who owns Faculty AI who is a competitor? Whut

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GovCamp Cymru @govcampcymru.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

It was great to be able to support this in Cardiff last night! Reminded us of how much great stuff is happening, and the importance of coming together to share and openly share what is working and what is not. It’s made us excited for GovCamp Cymru - only another 51 days!

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Ann Kempster @annkempster.com · 18/09/2026

Great thread on our event last night in Cardiff. Even more gutted I had to watch online and not in person. Next time………

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Gavin Freeguard @gavinfreeguard.com · 18/09/2026

But for now, a big thank to you to everyone who made TGT Cymru @transformgovtalks.bsky.social x @transform.wales such a wonderful evening (including the excellent Bike Lock for hosting www.thebikelock.co.uk) Please share widely! medium.com/@transformgo...

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TGT Cymru: TransformGov Talks x Transform Wales September 2026

Hi everyone,

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Prof Susie Maidment @tweetisaurus.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The AMOC is going to stop in the next 50 years, making the UK a frozen wasteland where agriculture will be impossible. I hope you like turnips, because our MPs are spending their time debating Eurovision.

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Ann Kempster @annkempster.com · 18/09/2026

Not too ouch yet. Ahead of probable surgery to prevent future ouch with temporary ouch.

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Ann Kempster @annkempster.com · 18/09/2026

Hereford hospital for foot xray. Walk in. Gov Wifi just connects and works without me doing anything. Compare and contrast with NHS Wales.

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Ann Kempster @annkempster.com · 18/09/2026

Thanks for the update Alex. This is great news!!

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