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Stephen Bush @stephenkb.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

'Separatism' is when British Muslims vote for the most socially liberal candidate in the race to stop Matt Goodwin, who Kemi Badenoch herself explicitly said was a threat to minority life in this country, becoming an MP.

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Luke Tryl @luketryl.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Just to illustrate the scale of this a bit more. The shift in votes in the Gorton by-election wasn't so much left right - but from the traditional big two parties to the two insurgent parties.

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George Eaton @georgeeaton.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

The Greens finished second to Labour in 39 seats in 2024 – the party should have been far more alert to the threat on its left from the very start.

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Watch FGF Chief Economist, Dan Corry, explain how the government’s new Green Book has taken on board lots of things FGF have called for, especially changes that will be good for investment projects outside London and the SE 🔽🔽🔽 futuregovforum.substack.com/p/green-ligh...

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The New Statesman @newstatesman1913.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Labour’s instinct is not to give the left what they want, but to chastise them for even wanting it. @jonnelledge.bsky.social: Equating the Greens with Reform will ruin Labour

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Equating the Greens with Reform will ruin Labour

Labour's instinct is not to give the left what they want, but to chastise them for even wanting it

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Dawn Butler MP @dawnbutlerbrent.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Today Dr Aysha Raza was laid to rest in all her power. She was so loved by so many. To her family thank you for sharing such a special person with us. We will miss her...

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Jessica Elgot @jessicaelgot.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

My interview with Mike Clancy of Prospect - Ministers must end “barking mad” restraints on civil service pay or risk being unable to recruit the technical and digital specialists it needs to keep pace, the union leader has warned. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

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Ministers must end ‘barking mad’ restraints on civil service pay, union leader warns

Exclusive: Prospect boss Mike Clancy cites problems retaining technical and digital experts

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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Just beyond parody at this point

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Stanley Pignal @spignal.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Breaking news: Kettle has strong thoughts about blackness of pot

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Amnesty International UK @amnestyuk.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Thank you Pep Guardiola for using your platform. Governments killing, displacing and dehumanising millions across the world want to make us think it's normal. But Guardiola is right. We can't look away. And we cannot accept it.

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Sunder Katwala (sundersays) @sundersays.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Dozens of Labour MPs are going public on their doubts that this government's settlement reforms are fair or good for integration. www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/02...

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Bilal Mahmood @bilal-mahmood.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Honestly, God-Bless Gordon Brown, Robin Cook and Mo Mowlam. Looking back on an idealistic youth, I've woken up figuratively and literally to how those I looked up to were just.....gross

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Bilal Mahmood @bilal-mahmood.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

There must be a German phrase for "there must be a German phrase for that"

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

📣OUT NOW – Impactful Devolution 02: Local govt for the digital era Last week the PM set out plans for digital change across Whitehall. Our new report with @publicdigital.bsky.social sets out how digital can drive reform in local govt. Read it here ⬇️ www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/resource/imp...

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Bilal Mahmood @bilal-mahmood.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

Great to be joined by #cityoflondon MP @rachelblakemp.bsky.social for our canvass session this morning in Farringdon Within. Great conversations! Excited about this Thursday where we'll be standing in the City of London Common Council elections for @cityoflondonlabour.bsky.social

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

We’re pleased that Lord David Willetts, Chair of the UK Space Agency, has lent his support to the report and its conclusions. In his foreword, he writes ⬇️

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Drawing on a series of discussions with leading experts in R&D, space, AI and quantum, we suggest a range of actions the government can take ⬇️

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Productivity has flatlined across the UK since the financial crisis, costing the economy tens of billions a year. If govt is serious about raising both growth and living standards – the mission on which its success depends – it must deliver a step change in productivity growth.

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Last week, we launched Rebuilding the Nation 05: Spurring Innovation 💡🔬 The report asks how govt can drive innovation in space, AI & quantum, unlocking new sources of growth & cementing the UK’s status as a tech leader. Read the report, or read on 🧵 www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/resource/reb...

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Bilal Mahmood @bilal-mahmood.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

There's no way to spin this. I think we are on the precipice of a dangerous political pivot in the west. And entirely based on the US govt.

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Bilal Mahmood @bilal-mahmood.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

The President of the United States seems openly fine with permanently displacing an entire people while he sits next to the man responsible for the destruction. I get tired at how angry this makes me

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Bilal Mahmood @bilal-mahmood.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Just to remind you that Kendrick wrote 'Not Like Us' out of spite, wrath and vengeance. It is the now one of the most awarded and played rap songs of all time. Every now and then, going low to soar high works.

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GMB London Region @gmblondonregion.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

theguardian.com/business/202... Privatisation doesn't work, not for @ThamesWater customers or our rivers, lakes, seas and wildlife. It's time to bring Thames Water back into public ownership. It's time to end the fat cats pocketing 💷 instead of investing in infrastructure.

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Thames Water ‘putting gun to head’ of court over £3bn debt, investors claim

Water company argues that its favoured offer should be approved or it will face temporary nationalisation

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Bilal Mahmood @bilal-mahmood.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

How can Government embed civil society’s insight & expertise in the design and delivery of its missions? How do we foster a culture of collaboration and openness in Whitehall? @futuregovforum.bsky.social @gracewyld.bsky.social et al answers www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/resource/mis...

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Mission Critical 03: Mission-driven partnerships with civil society organisations - Future Governance Forum

To fulfill ambitious missions, Government must form a genuine two-way partnership between civil society and the state.

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Bilal Mahmood @bilal-mahmood.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Helluva day to work for the biggest Canadian company in the world #tariffs

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Bilal Mahmood @bilal-mahmood.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

How do I know #Diversity #Inclusion and #Equity matter? Because it's being politicised, muffled and scrapped at the world's biggest companies to placate the world's richest man. Here's Marc Zuckerberg cowtowing to Elon Musk.

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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

There are more than a million British people with Pakistani heritage in the UK. For the Shadow Home Secretary to suggest they have an "alien" and "medieval" culture and to smear them by association with the crimes of a tiny minority, is the politics of the far-right gutter.

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George Eaton @georgeeaton.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Labour’s manifesto made no mention of the WASPI women and Reeves said “I have not set out any money” before the election. I don’t think you can call this a betrayal.

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 18/12/2024

Diversity is what makes our city stronger. On International Migrants Day, we proudly honour and celebrate migrant Londoners and the remarkable contribution they make. They are an essential thread in the vibrant tapestry of our capital.

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Bilal Mahmood @bilal-mahmood.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

I've accepted an invitation from the City of London Corporation to be the first Convenor of the City Muslim Network, one of the City Belonging Networks launched as part of Lord Mayor Alastair King mayoral theme #growthunleashed

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Bilal Mahmood @bilal-mahmood.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

If these bylines will be swiftly followed by "Labour doesn't have a leg to stand on!" I know they're trolling us @tomhamilton.bsky.social

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George Eaton @georgeeaton.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

A remarkable stat: Heidi Alexander’s appointment as Transport Secretary means the cabinet is now 100% state-educated for the first time in history.

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Bilal Mahmood @bilal-mahmood.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

🌟I'm thrilled to be Royal Bank of Canada's Global Citizen of 2024 🌟 There's only 100 winners out of a pool of nearly 100,000. I've received this for: 🗣️speaking up for inclusive behaviour ✊🏾mentoring young people from a similar background to mine ☪️ Creating our 1st Eid/Ramadan events in London.

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Bilal Mahmood @bilal-mahmood.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Genuine question - what is "high" threshold? Is this based on modelling the workforce we need to cope with an aging population, low productivity and declining birth rate? I'm guessing/hoping it would

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Bilal Mahmood @bilal-mahmood.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

So this place feels very tumblr 2010

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Bilal Mahmood @bilal-mahmood.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

As I was putting my six yr old to bed, she decided to mention in passing that she's been WRITING A SPEECH AT SCHOOL ABOUT HOW SHE LOVES LONDON THAT SHE HAS TO DELIVER ON FRIDAY. The #schoolsdebate and #oracy dad coach in me has been activated!

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Bilal Mahmood @bilal-mahmood.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

I shared my story with Law City about being a lawyer in the Square Mile. Those of us in professional careers from #disadvantaged backgrounds should make life easier for subsequent generations. #equality #socialmobility lnkd.in/eDWiM92U

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Bilal Mahmood @bilal-mahmood.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

I think that when I was younger, politicians were really larger than life, immutable totems. We knew what they were about. No one epitomised that more than #JohnPrescott. He lived and breathed the Trade Unionist movement and the Labour Party. The world is dimmer without him.

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