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James Pargeter

@jamespargeter.bsky.social
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'Make Social Media Sociable Again’! UK housing professional. EG 'BTR's 50 Most Influential', BTR Alliance, ARL Special Advisor, SFH & Policy Cttees, BPF BTR & London Cttees, Radix Big Tent HCLG, et al. Views my own. Also other topics & on other platforms…

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James Pargeter @jamespargeter.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Can Andy Burnham bring back hope to UK housing delivery? My reflections on the new PM's approach, the UK's housing culture and the changing nature of housing need. And how can Build to Rent (BTR) and Rental Living help people, places and the economy into the future? btrnews.co.uk/article/can-...
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Can Andy Burnham bring back hope to housing delivery? | BTR News
What do we know so far about the ambition and priorities for the new PM’s administration, and how can Build to Rent and rental living help to change the...
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James Pargeter @jamespargeter.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
This trend is real, and is likely to have continued still further since 2024. It’s also unlikely to reverse without significant delivery of additional homes right across the tenure spectrum. This needs to include purpose-built rental homes that actually suit more people’s circumstances.
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Morten Morland @mortenmorland.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Thursday’s @thetimes.com cartoon times.newsprints.co.uk/morten-morla...
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James Pargeter @jamespargeter.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
It’s been a while, but here’s today’s shot for #Caturday… 😻
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James Pargeter @jamespargeter.bsky.social · 25/12/2025
Current status… 🎄🎅😻 #CataChristmas
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James Pargeter @jamespargeter.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
A virtual Christmas card for everyone, courtesy of Private Eye..! In a polarised world, I’m firmly on the side of goodwill to all & tolerance of difference. With a sense of humour to keep everything in perspective! Merry Christmas everyone, and a very happy, peaceful and positive New Year..! 🎄🙏🎉
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James Pargeter @jamespargeter.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
This cartoon is one of my favourites - seems particularly relevant this week, and to today’s conversation @mrjamesob.bsky.social…
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Paul Smith @pmsmith.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
The government have just published this "package of support for housebuilding in the Capital."
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James Pargeter @jamespargeter.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
An excellent appointment for @housingforum.org.uk - and very good news for the coherence of the wider housing sector. Congratulations, Alex!
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James Pargeter @jamespargeter.bsky.social · 07/09/2025
Breaking News: Just seen Matthew Pennycook’s tweet (‘post on X’ if you prefer). He retains his role as Housing Minister. Phew. Continuity is to be maintained (a rare feature over recent years) and, whilst increased urgency is badly needed, progress on policy and implementation can continue…
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James Pargeter @jamespargeter.bsky.social · 09/08/2025
Belatedly, it’s #Caturday..! 😻
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James Pargeter @jamespargeter.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
Many thanks for today's blistering intro on the disgraceful Farage and his modus operandi, @mrjamesob.bsky.social - keep on keeping it real..!
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Cold War Steve @coldwarsteve.bsky.social · 26/07/2025
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James Pargeter @jamespargeter.bsky.social · 12/07/2025
Best seat in the house! Ready for another hot day ahead… 🥵😻 #Caturday
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James Pargeter @jamespargeter.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
RIP Brian Wilson In a world where the word ‘legend’ is overused, Brian was indeed a genuine legend. The influence he has had on popular music since the ‘60s is simply immeasurable. So sad, but thank you for the music that has shaped so many lives… 🙏😢
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James Pargeter @jamespargeter.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
My personal rule of thumb for #SpendingReview commentary is the phrase “the devil will be in the detail”. If I come across this cliched phrase, I move on to listen to / read someone else. This rule is not only hard, but remarkably fast… 🙄
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James Pargeter @jamespargeter.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
The infernal ratio strikes again, @mrjamesob.bsky.social 😱
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James Pargeter @jamespargeter.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
“Everyone rents at some time during their lives – Build to Rent enables them to rent well.” My thoughts on how #BuildToRent can improve its narrative - to improve understanding and to get more quality rental homes built for the people and places that need them… #BTR btrnews.co.uk/btr-has-a-gr...
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BTR has a great story to tell – but it must improve its narrative
A Project Board Member of the Build to Rent Taskforce and Senior Advisor at GAA discusses why Build to Rent must reshape its narrative to address misconceptions and drive housing delivery.
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James Pargeter @jamespargeter.bsky.social · 12/04/2025
Morning! #Caturday 😻
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James Pargeter @jamespargeter.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
Morning - it’s #Caturday..!! 😻
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Jack Surfleet @jacksurfleet.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Friday's TIMES: Trillions lost as Trump tariffs hit global stocks #TomorrowsPapersToday
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Jack Surfleet @jacksurfleet.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Friday's FINANCIAL TIMES UK EDITION: World reels from Trump trade shock #TomorrowsPapersToday
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James Pargeter @jamespargeter.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
Partial solar eclipse through light cloud, just a few minutes ago. Taken on a handheld compact camera at 40x zoom, with a 10-stop filter, from our garden..! ☀️🌙😎 #SolarEclipse
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Resolution Foundation @resolutionfoundation.org · 27/03/2025
We'll also livepost the key highlights from our overnight analysis of the Spring Statement shortly after 9am. You can read the full 36-page report - Unsung Britain bears the brunt: Putting the 2025 Spring Statement in context - here www.resolutionfoundation.org/publications...
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Unsung Britain bears the brunt • Resolution Foundation
This briefing note analyses the choices the Government has made in the context of an awkward backdrop to the 2025 Spring Statement.
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Led By Donkeys @ledbydonkeys.org · 17/03/2025
Thousands of people are ditching Tesla. Here’s one of them with a message you can see from space. Location: Black Rock Sands, Wales, UK Led By Donkeys is 100% funded by small donations.
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Andrea Junker @strandjunker.com · 08/03/2025
There are times when you must speak, not because you are going to change the opposing side, but because if you do not speak, they have changed you.
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James Pargeter @jamespargeter.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
“Trump says Ukraine 'more difficult' to deal with than Russia” - BBC News Probably depends which side you’re on, I suppose… www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Trump says Ukraine 'more difficult' to deal with than Russia
It may be 'easier dealing with' Moscow than Kyiv, the US president told reporters in the White House.
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James Pargeter @jamespargeter.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
Morning..! #Caturday
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James Pargeter @jamespargeter.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
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George Mann @sgfmann.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
Daily Star: LIAR SAYS LIAR IS A LIAR #TomorrowsPapersToday
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Ben Barclay @benbarclay.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
What Europe would have looked like if we had frozen the borders 3 years into WW2 because we just needed to stop the fighting.
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James Pargeter @jamespargeter.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
Some Friday Fun from @privateeyenews.bsky.social following recent housing and planning announcements..! 😂💯👏 PS: My all-time favourite acronym is NODAM - ‘No Development After Mine’… 🙄🤷‍♂️🤣
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Neil Henderson @hendopolis.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
FT: Trump’s takeover proposal for Gaza condemned by US allies across world #TomorrowsPapersToday
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Susie Dent @susiedentwords.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
Word of the Day is ‘bayard’ (16th century): one who has the supreme self-confidence of ignorance.
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James Pargeter @jamespargeter.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
A sunny morning for the return of #Caturday… ☀️😻
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James Pargeter @jamespargeter.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
A strong new report that illustrates how #BuildToRent not only provides quality, secure and well-managed homes for people, but delivers real social impact to its residents and neighbouring communities. Some great insights and examples which should bust a few myths and support new #BTR development.
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Susie Dent @susiedentwords.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
Word of the day is ‘catch-fart’ (17th century: an obsequious individual who will always follow the political wind.
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James Pargeter @jamespargeter.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
Important by Martina Lees in yesterday's @thetimes.com - a bleak assessment of just how far the UK has failed to deliver and maintain sufficient social & affordable #housing. A tale of false economies over decades, which now presents huge challenges. Hope this Gov't will address. bit.ly/4g87Ql4
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‘Our grotty B&B bedroom costs taxpayers £2,383 a month’
The public is shelling out £10 billion more on homelessness and housing benefits than in 2010, amid a huge shortfall in new social homes
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James Pargeter @jamespargeter.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
"Housing is the biggest crisis facing our city" @london.gov.uk yesterday on how London's #housing need has extended beyond the poorest in society over recent decades. The response must surely include prioritising new mid-market homes for those outside defined affordable criteria..? bit.ly/3WmUJpp
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London Assembly (Mayor's Question Time) | London City Hall
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James Pargeter @jamespargeter.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
A magical, frost-fest of a chilly morning in Richmond Park today… 🥶❄️😍
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James Pargeter @jamespargeter.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
Watching the #ARSMNU #FACup match has reminded me of a pet peeve. A 'missed penalty' should mean the attempt was off-target (i.e. striker's fault). If it was on-target, but saved by the keeper, it should be a 'saved penalty' (i.e. keeper's credit). I feel weirdly strongly about this distinction...
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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 10/01/2025
It's been a terrible week. A terrible, terrible week. The worst people on earth are full of energy and vigour, the best are defined by anxiety and self-doubt. Here are three simple rules to surviving the next four years, because by God we'll need them iandunt.substack.com/p/a-little-b...
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A little bit of hope after a terrible week
A survival guide to the next four years.
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Neil Henderson @hendopolis.bsky.social · 04/01/2025
INDEPENDENT: Five years on, the true cost of Brexit #TomorrowsPapersToday
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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
For Maths fans, 2025 is a square. 45² = 45 x 45 = 2025 Also, 9² x 5² = 2025 40² + 20² + 5² = 2025 My favourite? 1³+2³+3³+4³+5³+6³+7³+8³+9³ = 2025 #Mathematics #teaching #education
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James Pargeter @jamespargeter.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
Happy New Year from the beach - all the best for 2025, everyone..! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🌊💨🥂🎉
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Bluesky @bsky.app · 30/12/2024
What a year! Bluesky opened its doors just last February. Since then, we opened federation, launched video, rolled out trending topics, and a whole lot more. Happy New Year, and here’s to a great year ahead! 🎉
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2024 In Review - Bluesky
It’s been a big year for Bluesky! Let's take a look back at everything that’s happened in the past year.
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George Mann @sgfmann.bsky.social · 27/12/2024
Financial Times: Affordable home building in London plummets as costs hammer providers #TomorrowsPapersToday
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Brian Bilston @brianbilston.bsky.social · 24/12/2024
Here’s a poem called ‘Merry’.
Merry
 
It’s a word which only comes out at Christmas.
 
As for the rest of the year,
it’s as if it has been packed away in the attic
with the decorations and the tinsel,
waiting for its own time to shine.
 
Rarely do we play hell with it.
We do not let it loose for birthdays
or anniversaries; only in error does it intrude
on the happiness of a new year.
 
But at Christmas, it emerges blinking
into the light, red-cheeked and perky,
in a perfect state of mild inebriation,
writing itself into Christmas cards,
 
greeting friends on doorsteps,
embracing family before they take off their shoes,
warming strangers on icy pavements.
Merry Christmas, we say. Merry Christmas.


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Rhodri Marsden @rhodri.biz · 24/12/2024
So, let's try doing #duvetknowitschristmas here this evening? People are literally Driving Home For Christmas right now, which MIGHT JUST mean that they'll be sleeping somewhere unusual. 1/
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