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Harry Shackleton

@harryshackleton.bsky.social
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Co-founder of @inflect.bsky.social, talking mainly about #politics, #publicaffairs, #responsiblebusiness, #esg & (sadly for both you & me) #ffc

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Inflect @inflect.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
Wednesday’s Budget was full of headlines, but a major shift in transport policy went unnoticed. Read more from @harryshackleton.bsky.social on how an EV pay-per-mile charge could mark the start of UK road pricing, and what it means for drivers and policymakers 👉 bit.ly/4pELvAV
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The Quiet Revolution in Wednesday’s Budget: Pay-Per-Mile and the Dawn of UK Road Pricing - Inflect
Explore how Wednesday’s Budget signals the move towards UK road pricing, with a new pay-per-mile approach for electric vehicles.
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Inflect @inflect.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
Labour has pledged to halve violence against women in the next decade, but can Westminster deliver? Beth Clarke explores how #devolution could give local leaders the tools to turn national ambition into real change. Read the blog ➡️ www.inflect.co.uk/westminster-...
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Westminster Can’t Deliver, But Devolution Could Halve Violence Against Women - Inflect
Labour’s pledge to halve violence against women may falter in Westminster, but could devolution deliver where central government has failed?
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Peter Walker @peterwalker99.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
NEW: Big study of low-traffic neighbourhoods in London suggest they cut road injuries and deaths by more than a third within their boundaries with no apparent negative safety effect on nearby roads. This feels a *major* boost for proponents of such schemes. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
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London’s low-traffic zones ‘cut deaths and injuries by more than a third’
Exclusive: Study also finds no change in number of casualties on roads just outside low-traffic neighbourhoods
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Harry Shackleton @harryshackleton.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
A night at the #CIPRExcel awards, @inflect.bsky.social may not have won tonight, but super proud of the team for being shortlisted, and for the brilliant work we’re doing for clients day in day
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Henry Mance @henrymance.ft.com · 27/06/2025
It is remarkable that the west is committing to spending 5% of GDP on defence, and almost no one has made the case that the most pressing threat to our security this century is climate change and we should be spending more on tackling that.
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Harry Shackleton @harryshackleton.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
If we are serious about #growth we need to think bigger than tweaking fiscal rules. It’s time to break up the treasury - me for @inflect.bsky.social 👇
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Inflect @inflect.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
With the Spending Review this week, @harryshackleton.bsky.social makes a bold case for breaking up the Treasury, decentralising power, modernising the state & unlocking growth. Read more 👉 www.inflect.co.uk/its-time-to-... #SpendingReview #HMtreasury #growth
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It's Time to Break Up the Treasury
Making the case for breaking up the Treasury to devolve fiscal power, modernise government, and unlock investment and growth across the UK.
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David Higham @oldtrotter.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
Nor do you get growth from keep cutting public spending. There really is an intellectual incoherence at the heart of this administration which is going to destroy it.
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Harry Shackleton @harryshackleton.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
Maybe controversial, but I wrote a blog for @inflect.bsky.social calling for a new wave of PPP to fund much needed #infrastructure investment in the UK
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Harry Shackleton @harryshackleton.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
Must read from the @inflect.bsky.social team profiling the new Mayors and where things are across the evolving English #devolution landscape 👇
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Inflect @inflect.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
What do May’s local elections tell us about the future of UK politics?📊 @fabiancooperc.bsky.social has provided a useful guide which breaks down the key battlegrounds, leadership challenges, and emerging players in the 2025 Mayoral and Local Elections. Find out more🔗https://bit.ly/3S5Mpri
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Inflect’s guide to the Mayoral and Local Elections - Inflect
An insightful guide to the 2025 local elections, spotlighting key races, party dynamics, and what they reveal about the future of UK politics.
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Inflect @inflect.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
Trump's back. Alliances are crumbling. Trade has become a power play. Britain needs to find its place in the new world order - fast. 🌎 Read more from @emilywallace.bsky.social here: bit.ly/4iYl8CX
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Britain Needs to Find its Place in the New World Order, Fast - Inflect
As alliances fracture and Trump rewrites the rules, Britain must quickly find its place in a volatile new world order - or risk being left behind.
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Harry Shackleton @harryshackleton.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Reform of #devolution is long overdue, so good to see this being aired. We should abolish the Assembly which has no power and move to the successful Combined Authority model that has worked for our other major cities www.londoncentric.media/p/the-plan-t...
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The plan to make Sadiq Khan share power in London
Exclusive: London's councils want a "radical" change that could curtail the mayor's power — by following the lead of Andy Burnham in Greater Manchester.
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Theo Bertram @theobertram.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
Tacking right on net zero
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Harry Shackleton @harryshackleton.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
Someone buy Daniel Hannan a mirror
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Harry Shackleton @harryshackleton.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
The @inflect.bsky.social team are at the Interchange 2025 confernece in #Manchester today, been good to see lots of our clients and interesting sessions on all aspects of #transport from #rail to #AutonomousVehicles. DM us if you’re here!
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Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 01/03/2025
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Zoe Gardner @zoejardiniere.bsky.social · 22/02/2025
Photo from Berlin, late 2024
Street art: An orange bean carries a placard reading “what if it is not too late”
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Inflect @inflect.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
The UK is running out of water. Despite a booming population, an increase in data centres & a housebuilding push, no major reservoirs have been built since 1992. Can the government keep up before the taps run dry? 💧 Read more from @jonathanconnolly.bsky.social 🔗 www.inflect.co.uk/the-race-for...
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The Race for Reservoirs - Inflect
Is the UK running out of water? With a booming population, housebuilding surge, and data centre expansion, demand is skyrocketing—yet no major reservoirs have been built since 1992. Explore the urgent...
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Harry Shackleton @harryshackleton.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
Something I wrote about how winning the argument for #NetZero (again) is all of our missions, not just the Government's
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Inflect @inflect.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
The Chancellor’s endorsement of a 3rd runway at #Heathrow signals the gov’s unwavering focus on economic #Growth, even as concerns mount over its impact on #NetZero. A crucial yet often overlooked factor in this debate is #AI Read more from @seancodrington.bsky.social bit.ly/4aT9Uwn
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Artificial Intelligence: The Net Zero Challenge No One Talks About - Inflect
The Chancellor’s recent endorsement of a third runway at Heathrow signals the government’s unwavering focus on economic growth, even as concerns mount over its impact on net zero ambitions. A crucial ...
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Harry Shackleton @harryshackleton.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
Last few days to apply for one of the roles we are recruiting for @inflect.bsky.social! We have had a flying start to 2025 already and have BIG plans for the year ahead, so an exciting time to be joining the team in either #London or #Manchester - inflect.co.uk/careers/
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Harry Shackleton @harryshackleton.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
Pleasure to Chair this @inflect.bsky.social roundtable this morning with Bill Esterson MP, fascinating and wide-ranging discussion - lots of challenges but huge upside ahead if UK can seize on #NetZero opportunities
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Harry Shackleton @harryshackleton.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
Come and work with the brilliant team at @inflect.bsky.social! We're on the lookout for a Comms & Marketing Exec, find out more here - www.inflect.co.uk/communicatio...
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Communications and Marketing Executive - Inflect
Inflect is recruiting a Communications and Marketing Executive to join our growing team in London - apply before 7th February 2025
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Alan White @aljwhite.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
Parties' Failure To Discuss Brexit 'Terrible Abdication Of Responsibility' Says Michael Heseltine
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Failure To Discuss Brexit During Election 'Terrible Abdication' Says Michael Heseltine
A failure to discuss Brexit during the election campaign was a “terrible abdication of responsibility” by Labour and the Conservatives because they...
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Harry Shackleton @harryshackleton.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
Bats right now... #growth
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Harry Shackleton @harryshackleton.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
If only we had a decent striker... #FFC
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Inflect @inflect.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
On Wednesday, Rachel Reeves will deliver her most significant speech on economic growth to date, shifting focus from ambitious strategies to concrete actions, or so her team promises. Will Labour’s plans deliver the growth they claim to champion? @fabiancooperc.bsky.social explores bit.ly/4g9ovF2
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Harry Shackleton @harryshackleton.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
The porn bots have arrived here… oh well, it was fun while it lasted 🤦‍♂️ #thisiswhywecanthavenicethings
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Harry Shackleton @harryshackleton.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
The #devolution map of England is being withdrawn with almost 40 councils applying to be in the fast track programme and potentially 12 new #Mayors by 2026. Find out more in the @inflect.bsky.social report below:
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Inflect @inflect.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
Today the Government published its ' #AI Opportunities Action Plan' setting out how the UK can capitalise on the technological revolution that #artificialintelligence is enabling across all sectors of the economy. Read the Inflect team's summary here - www.inflect.co.uk/ai-opportuni...
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AI Opportunities Action Plan Summary -
The Inflect team has produced a summary of the UK government's AI Opportunities Action Plan - download it here
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Xavier MacDuff @xvrmdf.bsky.social · 28/12/2024
How much infrastructure are we not building because we're grossly underestimating demand?
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Harry Shackleton @harryshackleton.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
Really interesting from @estwebber.bsky.social for @politico.eu about how local candidates and local interests have come to dominate our MPs lives
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Harry Shackleton @harryshackleton.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
Useful outline of how the tiers of government will look under the English #devolution White Paper that's been released this afternoon. Devolution of our overly centralised system is undoubtedly the way forward, making the structure clearer across the country is a positive first step
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Inflect @inflect.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
Six months into the new government, optimism has given way to challenges. Has the Labour Party under Keir Starmer fallen short of expectations, or is it simply a case of change taking time? @emilywallace.bsky.social explores:
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Is This Year's “Change” Election Finally Delivering Change? -
Six months into the new government's term, optimism has waned as expectations clash with reality. From the promise of change to a rocky start, this blog explores the challenges faced by the Labour Party under Keir Starmer and examines the complexities of governing in the UK.
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Harry Shackleton @harryshackleton.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
This is interesting from Peter Kellner, about how Labour's vote in the #redwall actually went backwards from 2019 to 2024 and suggesting they need not be so fearful of upsetting the pro- #Brexit voters as they have already abandoned them - kellnerp.substack.com/p/exposed-th...
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Exposed: the truth about Labour's Red Wall "triumph"
The government's refusal to undo the damage done by Brexit is based on a fallacy
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Inflect @inflect.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
The Council of Nations and Regions (CoNaR) has potential, but without clear purpose and authority, it risks being ineffective. In his latest blog, Jonathan Connolly explores how the Devolution White Paper can strengthen CoNaR’s role. Read more: www.inflect.co.uk/the-council-...
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The Council of the Nations and Regions: A Missed Opportunity or a Work in Progress? -
Inflect’s Jonathan Connolly sets out how the forthcoming Devolution White Paper should build the role and remit of the newly formed Council of Nations and Regions (CoNaR)
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Harry Shackleton @harryshackleton.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
Come on Fulham! #ffc
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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
🔴Opening the Borders to Nigel Farage Why Keir Starmer's attempts to mimic the rhetoric of the Reform leader will end as badly for him as it did for his Conservative predecessors www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/opening-th...
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Opening the Borders to Nigel Farage
Keir Starmer's attempts to mimic the rhetoric of the Reform leader will end as badly for him as it did for his Conservative predecessors
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Harry Shackleton @harryshackleton.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
No surprise that Louise Haigh is the first to leave the Cabinet, but the reason is unexpected - a 10 yr old conviction which Starmer apparently knew about, feels like there might be more to this story to come…
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Harry Shackleton @harryshackleton.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
Also, if we are serious about getting back to an economy that grows we need more migration, not less. A government with such a strong majority who is not prepared to tackle difficult issues head on is doomed.
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Jessica Elgot @jessicaelgot.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Some new names added this week including @stevenswinford.bsky.social and @alexwickham.bsky.social go.bsky.app/H3jDVJb
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Harry Shackleton @harryshackleton.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Fascinating meeting of @taforum.bsky.social #publicaffairs group today with @futuregovforum.bsky.social talking through their report ‘Mission Critical 02’ on how UK Gov’s #missions require a new relationship with business & unions. Check it out - www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/resource/mis...
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Dan Neidle @danneidle.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
New data on farms and inheritance tax: a third of farm estates over £1.5m aren’t farmers but wealthy people avoiding IHT by sinking money into farmland. The Budget hits farmers too hard and tax avoiders too lightly. It needs to change.
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Harry Shackleton @harryshackleton.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
Good to be back, come on Fulham! #FFC
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Jessica Studdert @jesstud.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
For all your wonkish content needs- here’s an updated UK public policy starter pack: it includes some new joiners in the recent wave of sign ups… go.bsky.app/LtNiL1o
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Harry Shackleton @harryshackleton.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
Fulham starter pack #FFC go.bsky.app/7b5UKbc
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Jim McMahon MP @jimmcmahon.co.uk · 18/11/2024
Interested in devolution and localism policy and politics in England? 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Here’s a starter… Welcome recommendations for accounts to add 🙏
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David Henig @davidheniguk.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
Don't understand business, or just incredibly passive communicators? For the real surprise about this Labour government is just how little engagement there is generally, how the papers aren't full of plans, how it is all 'behind the scenes'... www.ft.com/content/c592...
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‘They don’t understand business’: Corporate Britain cools on Labour
Chancellor Rachel Reeves attempts to win back support after rocky early months
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