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Sofie Jenkinson @sofiejenkinson.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

we've been lucky enough to work with so many amazing ppl & helped to tell the stories of how people are being impacts right now. It’s good to finally hear some front-footed political leadership on this - the right thing & the smart thing, as I've written about recently labourlist.org/2026/08/work...

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'Working class communities deserve a bold climate plan from Labour' - LabourList

Labour has always proudly protected, championed and supported working class communities and should do so once more when it comes to climate.

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Sofie Jenkinson @sofiejenkinson.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Really good to hear this from @andyburnham.bsky.social. We're seeing this response in large part because of amazing work loads of people & organisations have been doing to highlight all the impacts we are seeing - we have been coordinating some of this @roundourwayuk.bsky.social. And so

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Sofie Jenkinson @sofiejenkinson.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Anti-Net Zero actors and those denying climate change do not care about the health and protection of those we love, and we shouldn't be afraid to point this out. There are already too many people dealing with the impacts of climate change here in the UK, and we need a govt that takes this seriously.

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Sofie Jenkinson @sofiejenkinson.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

We should also be very clear that Net Zero is crucial in all of this for ensuring our climate impacts don't continue to get increasingly worse. We need to see the ramping up of the key work DESNZ is doing alongside an URGENT plan for dealing with the impacts already here.

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Sofie Jenkinson @sofiejenkinson.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

yes it would! and whoops, saw DC sharing it and assumed wrong - apols to Sandra!

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Sofie Jenkinson @sofiejenkinson.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Earlier this year @samalvis.bsky.social & I wrote a paper for @ippr.org on why progressives need to take the issue of extreme weather seriously. Long story short: not only is it the right thing to do,but it is also the politically smart thing to do. You can read it here: www.ippr.org/articles/ada...

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Adapt or die: Why progressives need to deal with extreme weather | IPPR

Without a serious rethink, we will lose any reputation for competence and leave an opening for the far right. But bringing together protections from extrem

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Sofie Jenkinson @sofiejenkinson.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Since May our health workers, firefighters & farmers have been stretched to the limit and our infrastructure is under severe strain. The people who keep this country moving are being asked to work in dangerous extreme heat conditions & so many have been struggling with daily life

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Sofie Jenkinson @sofiejenkinson.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

It's encouraging to see the government holding & @andyburnham.bsky.social chairing a Cobra meeting today about extreme heat – at @roundourwayuk.bsky.social we have been calling from urgent action from the government on the climate impacts hitting people across the country now.

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Sofie Jenkinson @sofiejenkinson.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

jobs & growth aren't going to help you if your home is under water, your town has no shops because no one can get insurance & people you love keep getting sick because of the heat. We need both of these things, the positive impacts of climate transition & protecting people from the impacts here now.

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Steve Akehurst @steveakehurst.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Some interesting context: a summer of extreme weather (or, cultural discussion around it) has spiked the issue salience of climate for voters. Is back as a top 5 issue, ahead of housing, education, crime. But elite polarisation means politicians largely still too scared to talk about it for now.

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Sofie Jenkinson @sofiejenkinson.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

There are those that deny the issue or say that it's too late and nothing can be done. This is simply not true. We have the solutions and we can protect people, communities, wildlife and nature. Leaving people, businesses, schools, hospitals, communities to face this alone is not an option.

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Sofie Jenkinson @sofiejenkinson.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

At @roundourwayuk.bsky.social we'd like to see a dedicated cross-departmental Minister for Climate Impacts and Climate Risk to show that this govt is taking leadership on protecting people and communities both now and in the future. We need to see climate change taken head on across all govt dpts.

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Sofie Jenkinson @sofiejenkinson.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Today I've written for @labourlist.bsky.social on why working class communities deserve to see a bold plan from Labour on climate. Quite simply we all deserve to be safe and be protected. And there's quite a clear political case for the government too. labourlist.org/2026/08/work...

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'Working class communities deserve a bold climate plan from Labour' - LabourList

Labour has always proudly protected, championed and supported working class communities and should do so once more when it comes to climate.

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Sofie Jenkinson @sofiejenkinson.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

this is such interesting, useful and incredibly work, as always @luketryl.bsky.social. On who people think will be badly affected was that multiple choice?

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Megan Corton Scott @mcortonscott.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

I love this: people say the UK isn’t cohesive or kind or that culture is only something for certain people. I am of the belief we are the funniest nation on earth, and that is the shared culture and joy that I know and love, and that is wholly inclusive. Grateful to Sof for articulating as always.

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Sofie Jenkinson @sofiejenkinson.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

This is a love letter to all the friends who have taken the piss out of me over the years & my Dad for telling me he had to take the mick so I would be prepared for life (good shout, Dad). Also wanna thank Thom, @mcortonscott.bsky.social & @georgielaming.bsky.social for their comments & wisdom

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Sofie Jenkinson @sofiejenkinson.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

So I wrote about it again lads. See what you think. It's just my view of the Britain I think exists. Would love to know yours, and what you think our v specific silly British things are – because there were simply too many good ones to list www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

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Count Binface represents the Silly Sausage Britain I know and love | Sofie Jenkinson

Mr Blobby, the Liz Truss lettuce, Boaty McBoatface … the Clacton hopeful is part of a rich tradition – and a reminder that it’s laughter that defines us, not hate, says co-director of Round Our Way, S...

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Paul Hebden @paulhebden.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Great piece by my mate @sofiejenkinson.bsky.social on a curiously British (& defo working class) trait of being able to laugh at ourselves. It's this, more than anything the right tries to straightjacket us into, that defines the real political soul of the UK. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

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Count Binface represents the Silly Sausage Britain I know and love | Sofie Jenkinson

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Sofie Jenkinson @sofiejenkinson.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

I would simply like to point out that what we are seeing rn, from Binface in particular, is Mr Blobby Patriotism in action (@renewaljournal.bsky.social). We are in Silly Sausage Britain and we just have to accept it: renewal.org.uk/blog/mr-blob...

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Mr Blobby patriotism

Over recent weeks I have found myself thinking about the country we live in, what it feels like and what I like, and love, about it. I guess I found myself thinking about this because of the summer w...

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Sofie Jenkinson @sofiejenkinson.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Reform clearly need a regular reminder that two MPs have been murdered in the last 10 years. Contributing to and arguably driving the increasing temperature in politics and then hating it impacting you is, honestly, maddening.

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Megan Corton Scott @mcortonscott.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Why should the Burnham government prioritise targeted grid upgrades in its first 100 days? How would this save consumers money, revitalise our industries and lead to new and innovative growth? And what are constraint costs anyhow? 👇

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Sofie Jenkinson @sofiejenkinson.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

I enjoyed this, as I do all things Blobby related. I wrote a piece last year about why I think Mr Blobby Patriotism is a thing and why we love him, and all the other silly things we love! renewal.org.uk/blog/mr-blob...

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Mr Blobby patriotism

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Sofie Jenkinson @sofiejenkinson.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

I did enjoy @michaelhogan100.bsky.social's piece and like to think I am part, however small, of Blobby's comeback - he's the hero we need at this time. bsky.app/profile/mich.... renewal.org.uk/blog/mr-blob...

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Mr Blobby patriotism

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Sofie Jenkinson @sofiejenkinson.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

The other brilliant Blobby piece that needs lifting up is from @thefence.bsky.social the-fence.com/mr-blobby-ha...

Sofie Jenkinson @sofiejenkinson.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

My piece angered David Frost so much he wrote a Telegraph column about Paddington (!?) & why only ppl like him get to decide what culture is meaningful - clearly nonsense & he missed the non-twee non-posh point. Glad blobby is getting discussed, plz read my piece too! renewal.org.uk/blog/mr-blob...

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Mr Blobby patriotism

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Sofie Jenkinson @sofiejenkinson.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Although one thing he did say: "Britain’s problem isn’t with a ‘Westminster’ bubble. It is with a ‘politics’ bubble." This is true! But he is also a victim of it! As @ippr.org & PUK found: "At least 57% of Labour MPs assume support [for net zero] is lower than it is persuasionuk.org/research/apa...

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Sofie Jenkinson @sofiejenkinson.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

TL;DR: I disagree with Tony Blair, tackling climate change including investment in Net Zero will protect and secure the future of our country, not put it in jeopardy. People and their communities deserve to be protected both now and in the future, and their lives made better with the best we have.

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Sofie Jenkinson @sofiejenkinson.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

You can see more of our work @roundourwayuk.bsky.social on all of this at www.roundourway.org & roundourway.substack.com & all our rugby clubs on our podcast Beyond the Breakdown www.beyondthebreakdown.org/listen

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Watch & Listen | Beyond The Breakdown

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Sofie Jenkinson @sofiejenkinson.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

For example Bridgend Ravens RFC are currently having to spend upwards of £6500 a month on energy bills, at the Gnoll in Neath it's over £4000 a month. Our local rugby clubs, football clubs, pubs & favourite spaces are struggling, & electrification would not just protect them but help them to thrive

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Sofie Jenkinson @sofiejenkinson.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

And then on electrification and renewables, well there's the facts like this eciu.net/media/press-... and this eciu.net/media/press-... from @eciu.net but there's also what would make people's lives better – in our homes, in our communities, our public services and favourite spaces.

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Wind farms cut power prices by almost a third in 2025

Data shows growing trend of renewables cutting day-ahead wholesale prices by pushing out gas power plants

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Sofie Jenkinson @sofiejenkinson.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

...This is not because climate action is highly salient to Reform curious Labour voters - it isn’t. But rather, it’s not unpopular, meaning it helps Labour stem defections to its left without costing it votes to the right." @persuasionuk.bsky.social

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Sofie Jenkinson @sofiejenkinson.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

For info on Net Zero and Labour's coalition see @persuasionuk.bsky.social's work here: "Provided noticeable cost & inconvenience to consumers is avoided at a policy level, unambiguously pro-Net Zero signalling is more or less all upside within the Labour coalition... persuasionuk.org/research/ref...

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Getting to know 'Reform curious Labour voters'

Exploring the attitudes, demography and values of Reform curious Labour voters and the coalitional dilemmas they represent

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Sofie Jenkinson @sofiejenkinson.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

We need mitigation to do that, & we need adaptation to protect people from the impacts already here. This is the right thing to do. But equally the politics of both for the Labour Party, this govt, is actually very clear – it is the smart political move, for the electoral coalition & for the country

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Sofie Jenkinson @sofiejenkinson.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Not only he is ignoring the potential of renewables and electrification to make people's lives better and bring down bills, but he is taking the same position as the anti net-zero populists in that we don't need to act to ensure the impacts we are already seeing don't get worse.

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Sofie Jenkinson @sofiejenkinson.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

And so we need our politicians to be very serious and very clear about how they are going to protect people and make their lives better, on the issue of climate, both now and in the future. Tony Blair's position is not to do that.

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Sofie Jenkinson @sofiejenkinson.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

...at 26°C our NHS has to bring in risk assessments & extra health&safety & can cancel entire surgical lists. As CCC pointed out last week: pupils taking an exam on a 32°C day leads to around a 10% lower likelihood of passing compared to a 22°C day. Climate change is here & it's impacting people now

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Sofie Jenkinson @sofiejenkinson.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

I find it interesting that Tony Blair has chosen the phrase "Labour Is Playing With Fire over...the Future of the Country" after the last few days where we have seen higher temperatures than ever before in the UK – 35.1 degrees, 2 degrees higher than the record > www.instagram.com/p/DY1SeLOtN7...

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Sofie Jenkinson @sofiejenkinson.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

That's why me & @samalvis.bsky.social wrote this paper – because not only is adaptation the right thing to do, because people and communities are suffering now, it's a political no-brainer for progressives: www.ippr.org/articles/ada...

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Adapt or die: Why progressives need to deal with extreme weather | IPPR

Without a serious rethink, we will lose any reputation for competence and leave an opening for the far right. But bringing together protections from extrem

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Sofie Jenkinson @sofiejenkinson.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Our public services will be hit hard - with NHS wards under more strain & operations cancelled when it hits 26 degrees in hospitals and pupils struggling to concentrate - the CCC report states that taking an exam on a 32°C day leads to around a 10% lower likelihood of passing compared to a 22°C day

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Sofie Jenkinson @sofiejenkinson.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

This is why this week's advice from the @thecccuk.bsky.social is so timely and important – we are already seeing the impacts of climate change in communities across the country, and we need to make sure that we stop this getting worse, but we also need to adapt to help people being impacted now.

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Sofie Jenkinson @sofiejenkinson.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

So, it's hot eh? The @ukhsa.bsky.social have issued a heat health alert because the levels of heat we are going to see across the weekend are going to be dangerous for some people - especially those who are older or pregnant. Stay safe & hydrated – see advice from midwife Angie below!

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