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Radix Big Tent - The systems-change think-tank www.radixbigtent.org.uk

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Radix Big Tent - RBT @radixuk.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Our CEO, Ben Rich, writes for @libdemvoice.org on the Green's 'Zionism is Racism' motion 👇 www.libdemvoice.org/how-to-spot-...
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How to spot a Racist
I don’t know about you, but I find it rather irritating when some ‘patriot’ (sic) with a flag tells me what it means to be English. I find it similarly galling to have explained to me what Zionism mea...
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Radix Big Tent - RBT @radixuk.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
🎥 Live now with @carolineslocock.bsky.social, @steffanaquarone.bsky.social, and @vicky-pryce.bsky.social - discussing how Whitehall could work better and #BadGovernment 🔗 www.radixbigtent.org.uk/events/whats... #FreeWebinar #InteractiveWebinar
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Radix Big Tent - RBT @radixuk.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Starting in 5 minutes! Join us & have your say 💬 🔗 radixbigtent.org.uk/events/whats... #FreeWebinar
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Radix Big Tent - RBT @radixuk.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
#BadGovernment @bitebackpublishing.bsky.social @vicky-pryce.bsky.social
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Radix Big Tent - RBT @radixuk.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
TOMORROW - how could Whitehall work better? Join @carolineslocock.bsky.social, @steffanaquarone.bsky.social, & Vicky Pryce for an interactive webinar drawing on decades of experience in & around government 📅 Tues 6th Oct ⏰ 6PM 🎟️ Register & take part radixbigtent.org.uk/events/whats... #FreeWebinar
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Radix Big Tent - RBT @radixuk.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
and watching @aljazeera.com @timbale.bsky.social @jennifernadel.bsky.social @eichhornjan.bsky.social
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Radix Big Tent - RBT @radixuk.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
What we've been reading @the-independent.com @rentouljohn.bsky.social @ayeshahazarika.bsky.social @tombrake.bsky.social @alanrenwick.bsky.social @uk.theconversation.com @stir.ac.uk @citywire.bsky.social www.radixbigtent.org.uk/news-comment...
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Radix Big Tent - RBT @radixuk.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Great news today from Labour conference as Andy Burnham sets out plans for a National Commission on Electoral Reform
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Radix Big Tent - RBT @radixuk.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
#BadGovernment @bitebackpublishing.bsky.social @vicky-pryce.bsky.social
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Radix Big Tent - RBT @radixuk.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
From Thatcher to Blair & beyond, @carolineslocock.bsky.social spent 4 decades in & around government Join Caroline, @steffanaquarone.bsky.social & Vicky Pryce for an interactive webinar - how can #Whitehall work better? 📅 Tues 6 Oct 6PM 📍Register www.radixbigtent.org.uk/events/whats... #FreeWebinar
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Radix Big Tent - RBT @radixuk.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
🎥 Live now with Prof. David Howarth of @cambridgelaw.bsky.social and @vicky-pryce.bsky.social - discussing political donations, spending caps, and the liberal disposition in British politics today 🔗 www.radixbigtent.org.uk/events/being... #FreeWebinar #InteractiveWebinar
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Radix Big Tent - RBT @radixuk.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Join us TODAY 6.00pm 📣 What's Left of the Liberal Instinct in British Politics? 💭 🎟️ Register and have your say www.radixbigtent.org.uk/events/being... 📍
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Radix Big Tent - RBT @radixuk.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
🔎 Where does liberalism fit in a changing political landscape? Join @cambridgelaw.bsky.social Prof. David Howarth & Vicky Pryce to discuss the liberal disposition in British politics today 📅 Mon 14th Sept, 6PM 🎟️ Register www.radixbigtent.org.uk/events/being... 📍 #InteractiveWebinar #FreeWebinar
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Radix Big Tent - RBT @radixuk.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Radix's CEO, Ben Rich, considers whether the response from the Foreign Secretary is dangerous for British Jews, and if the claim of anti-Semitism is being used to insulate the Israeli government from criticism, in our latest blog 🧠 📝 www.radixbigtent.org.uk//news-commen... (2/2)
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Does Ed Miliband speak for British Jews? Or is he stoking Anti-Semitism?
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Radix Big Tent - RBT @radixuk.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
The first foray into the foreign policy sphere from this administration and Ed Miliband is to harden the UK's position on expansion in the West Bank. (1/2)
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Radix Big Tent - RBT @radixuk.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
As Freddie Coughlin explains below, you could end up with your idea on @therestpolitics.bsky.social, talking to your local MP and starting on the road to making your policy a reality 👇 www.radixbigtent.org.uk//news-commen... (2/2)
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How do you engage young people in policy? - The POLITIKA Policy Competition
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Radix Big Tent - RBT @radixuk.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Are you aged 16-18 - or know someone who is - and are interested in making positive change to the UK through thoughtful policy? 🧠 🖋️ Then get involved with the Politika UK (RBT's Youth Wing) policy competition! (1/2)
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Radix Big Tent - RBT @radixuk.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
🎥 Live now with David Marsh, Chairman of @omfif.bsky.social & @vicky-pryce.bsky.social - discussing #Europe’s security, economic resilience, and place in a changing world 🔗 radixbigtent.org.uk/events/can-e... #FreeWebinar
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Radix Big Tent - RBT @radixuk.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
TONIGHT 6.00PM ⏰ #FreeWebinar What would you ask David Marsh, Chairman of @omfif.bsky.social & @vicky-pryce.bsky.social about Europe's future? 🌍 Register for this interactive Meet The Leaders #webinar & have your say 👇 🔗 www.radixbigtent.org.uk/events/can-e...
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Radix Big Tent - RBT @radixuk.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Can Europe compete with the US and China? On Monday, David Marsh & Vicky Pryce discuss #Europe’s security, economic resilience, and place in a changing world 📅 7th Sept | 6PM 🎟️ Free & interactive #webinar 📣 Have your say! www.radixbigtent.org.uk/events/can-e... 📍 #FreeWebinar @omfif.bsky.social
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Radix Big Tent - RBT @radixuk.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
After a disappointing withdrawal of the donation cap amendment in yesterdays Representation of the People Bill, our statement below 👇
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Radix Big Tent - RBT @radixuk.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
With war in Ukraine, a changing relationship with the US & #Europe facing growing pressure... @vicky-pryce.bsky.social asks David Marsh, Chairman @omfif.bsky.social: Can Europe survive? 🌍 🗓️ Mon 7th Sept, 6PM 👇 Register & join an interactive #webinar radixbigtent.org.uk/events/can-e... #FreeWebinar
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Radix Big Tent - RBT @radixuk.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
You can read the full article below: www.theguardian.com/politics/202... And send a postcard to your MP here 👇 www.radixbigtent.org.uk//programmes/...
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Radix Big Tent - RBT @radixuk.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
The idea that a cap might not be ruled out sometime 'in the future' is an abandonment of the Labour manifesto promise and a failure to seize the opportunity to defend democracy from multi-billionaires attempting to buy influence in our political system. (2/3)
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Radix Big Tent - RBT @radixuk.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Our letter to The Guardian this week, imploring the government to reconsider their withdrawal of support for an individual donations cap as proposed in @stellacreasy.bsky.social's amendment to the Representation of the People Bill. (1/3)
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Radix Big Tent - RBT @radixuk.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
With war in Ukraine, a changing relationship with the US & #Europe facing growing pressure... @vicky-pryce.bsky.social asks David Marsh, Chairman @omfif.bsky.social: Can Europe survive? 🌍 🗓️ Mon 7th Sept, 6PM 👇 Register & join an interactive #webinar radixbigtent.org.uk/events/can-e... #FreeWebinar
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Radix Big Tent - RBT @radixuk.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
You can listen to one of our Housing Commissioners and housing expert, Lord Richard Best OBE DL, at the beginning of the programme below 🎙️ 👇 (3/3) www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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You and Yours - Downsizing, Grey Blending and Back-to-School Costs - BBC Sounds
High moving costs are putting people off downsizing into smaller homes.
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Radix Big Tent - RBT @radixuk.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
There are huge benefits to 'Rightsizing' for both older and younger homebuyers and we need to ensure that disincentives to moving are removed, and specialist properties available to movers in later life. (2/3)
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Radix Big Tent - RBT @radixuk.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Our 'Rightsizing' report was the basis of a thoughtful discussion on R4's 'You and Yours', this weekend 🏘️ (1/3)
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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
"For perhaps the first time in postwar history, all the conditions for [electoral] reform are now in place." 💯 ✅ Majority public support ✅ Increasingly chaotic election results ✅ Growing support in Westminster ✅ A pro-PR Prime Minister This could be the moment that changes UK politics for good 👇
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Electoral reform has never been closer
The three key ingredients are now in place
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Radix Big Tent - RBT @radixuk.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
With Christopher Nolan's #TheOdyssey hitting cinemas across the country - Vicky Pryce will pose the question to @sturdyalex.bsky.social 'what Homer can teach us about Andy Burnham's own political homecoming' 🗓️ Tuesday 11th August (Tomorrow) ⏰6pm 👇 www.radixbigtent.org.uk/events/ithac...
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Ithaca to Number 10: What The Odyssey Can Teach Us About Andy Burnham's Homecoming
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Radix Big Tent - RBT @radixuk.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Stories we read this week. Our reports on rightsizing & bringing more investment to UK, also financial devolution & compulsory voting @telegraph.co.uk @ftadviser.com @joshhalliday.bsky.social @theguardian.com @libdemvoice.org www.radixbigtent.org.uk/news-comment...
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Media Review
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Radix Big Tent - RBT @radixuk.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
This could: 🎇 Release up to 870,000 homes and 2 million spare bedrooms 🏥 Generate up to £3,500 in savings per person 'rightsizing' for the NHS 📈 Stimulate the housing market and increase supply for younger families (5/5) www.radixbigtent.org.uk//resizing-ri...
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Radix Big Tent's Housing Commission - Resizing RIGHTSIZING Report
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Radix Big Tent - RBT @radixuk.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Policy suggestions include: 🏘️ A pivot to building more later-life specialist housing. 💸 Offering Stamp Duty relief to mirror first-time buyer relief. 🌞 Changing the culture around 'rightsizing'. (4/5)
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Radix Big Tent - RBT @radixuk.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
The report’s suggestion that by adopting policies that enable and destigmatize downsizing, up to 870,000 homes could be released through ‘rightsizing’ to stimulate the property market. (3/5)
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Radix Big Tent - RBT @radixuk.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Enabling citizens in later-life to move into homes that might better suit their needs, or ‘rightsizing’, has clear positive knock-on effects for both homeowners and the housing market in the UK. (2/5)
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Radix Big Tent - RBT @radixuk.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Our Housing Commission has today released it's fourth report, entitled 'Resizing Rightsizing' and it's headline proposal is picked up in The @telegraph.co.uk today by Emma Taggart. www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202... (1/5)
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Radix Big Tent - RBT @radixuk.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
With Christopher Nolan's #TheOdyssey hitting cinemas across the country - Vicky Pryce will pose the question to @sturdyalex.bsky.social 'what Homer can teach us about Andy Burnham's own political homecoming' 🗓️ Tuesday 11th August 🕐6pm 🎟️ Register below 👇 www.radixbigtent.org.uk/events/ithac...
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Ithaca to Number 10: What The Odyssey Can Teach Us About Andy Burnham's Homecoming
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Radix Big Tent - RBT @radixuk.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Stories that got us thinking last week @labourlist.bsky.social @euobserver.com @oxymore.bsky.social @ermanerogan.bsky.social @barnsleychronicle.bsky.social @theguardian.com @pippacrerar.bsky.social www.radixbigtent.org.uk/news-comment...
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Radix Big Tent - RBT @radixuk.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Brilliant day yesterday in Parliament celebrating our Fellows and looking back on an amazing year of progress at our summer reception 🌞 🎉 Huge thanks to @steffanaquarone.bsky.social as host, @rachelblakemp.bsky.social for giving an insightful political update, and to all our speakers and attendees.
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Radix Big Tent - RBT @radixuk.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
A campaign win for our Resilient Democracy programme! #ElectoralCommission #Politicsnotforsale
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Radix Big Tent - RBT @radixuk.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
What we read this week: Proposals around UK growth fund, high street health centres, reducing homelessness, cryptocurrencies, raising tax & funding public service broadcasters @retailweek.bsky.social @mollygreeves.bsky.social @libdemvoice.org www.radixbigtent.org.uk/news-comment...
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Radix Big Tent - RBT @radixuk.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
North Norfolk MP and Radix Big Tent Fellow, @steffanaquarone.bsky.social, writes on the institutional architecture that affects policy outcomes 🔧 🏛️ Full article on our website here: www.radixbigtent.org.uk//news-commen... And Substack here: radixbigtent.substack.com/p/britain-is...
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Britain isn't broken. It's designed that way.
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Radix Big Tent - RBT @radixuk.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
A note from our Resilient Democracy lead. Anni Johnson, on the delay to the Representation of the People Bill. #Politicsnotforsale #Democracy #Government #Parliament #Westminster
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Radix Big Tent - RBT @radixuk.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
@rjpartington.bsky.social @theguardian.com @insidehousing.bsky.social @financialtimes.com www.radixbigtent.org.uk/news-comment...
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Radix Big Tent - RBT @radixuk.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Could things actually get better? 💭 📣 Join an interactive #webinar with @johnkampfner.bsky.social & @vicky-pryce.bsky.social on what the UK might learn from other countries' innovative policy solutions 📅 Wed 8th July, 6PM 🎟️ Register & take part 👇 www.radixbigtent.org.uk/events/could... #FreeWebinar
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Radix Big Tent - RBT @radixuk.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
As a think-tank that believes in lively, open and respectful debate, we wanted to share our thoughts with you 🧠 We would love to hear yours too. Read the full letter on our Substack here 👇 open.substack.com/pub/radixbig... (2/2)
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Dear Ben – Let’s get Radix Big Tent, Off X
An open letter from Radix Big Tent's Chair of Fellows, Mark Robinson, to it's CEO, Ben Rich.
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Radix Big Tent - RBT @radixuk.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
'Dear Ben - Let's Get Radix Big Tent, Off X' is an open letter from Radix Big Tent's Chair of Fellows, @mr.place, to our CEO, Ben Rich outlining the case for taking us off the platform 📲 (1/2)
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Radix Big Tent - RBT @radixuk.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Thoughts from Radix's @mr.place on Andy Burnham's speech... 👀 📣
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Radix Big Tent - RBT @radixuk.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Could things actually get better? 💭 📣 Join an interactive #webinar with @johnkampfner.bsky.social & @vicky-pryce.bsky.social on what the UK might learn from other countries' innovative policy solutions 📅 Wed 8th July, 6PM 🎟️ Register & take part 👇 www.radixbigtent.org.uk/events/could... #FreeWebinar
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