Reposted by Claire SpencerEdward @cairos.bsky.social · 03/01/2026"I've been doing a little bit of FBI training" #TheTraitors 0191
Claire Spencer @thedancingflea.bsky.social · 11/12/2025@theretrospectors.bsky.social Hello! Your feed on Spotify has not been loading the non-Patreon episodes all week! Just wanted to let you know. 010
Claire Spencer @thedancingflea.bsky.social · 17/04/2025He was a great egg. I'm sorry that you have lost such a dear friend. ❤️ 030
Claire Spencer @thedancingflea.bsky.social · 16/04/2025It feels so wrong, honestly. ❤️ I took him for granted, which is always a mistake. 020
Claire Spencer @thedancingflea.bsky.social · 16/04/2025We spent a time recently as co-Chairs of Moseley Community Development Trust. We made it work because of who he was: thoughtful, focused, easy to work with. And so passionate about communities building themselves. I just can't believe that the last lunch I had with him, was the last. 180
Claire Spencer @thedancingflea.bsky.social · 16/04/2025This is a beautiful tribute and there will be many more. Nick Booth used his considerable talent and energy to help others create, connect, and shine. He was thoughtful, funny, and humble - and I can't quite believe a man who encapsulates what is wonderful about Birmingham is gone. 4284
Reposted by Claire SpencerLloyd Davis @lloyddavis.eurosky.social · 16/04/2025I lost a dear friend, a most generous soul. We've all lost a fine blogger, podcaster and community builder. perfectpath.co.uk/2025/04/16/n...perfectpath.co.ukNick Booth (1965-2025)I was going to write something on Facebook, but Nick was a blogger and so this belongs here. I heard this afternoon that my dear friend Nick Booth died yesterday after a fall at the weekend. ItR… 144313
Reposted by Claire Spencerderek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 11/04/2025How much do you think it costs to make a pair of Nike shoes in Asia? Before you open this thread, take a guess. Settle on a number and then compare it to what you'll learn in this thread. 🧵 22672892356
Reposted by Claire SpencerEmma Harrison @emmajharrisonx.bsky.social · 09/04/2025Some details about the ASCL Business Leader Roadshows, take a listen 🎧 some spoilers from our keynote @pamburrows.bsky.social. @louisehatswell.bsky.social @julia-harnden.bsky.social Book now! 012
Reposted by Claire SpencerDorian Lynskey @dorianlynskey.bsky.social · 02/04/2025I don't know what you have to be huffing to think in 2025 that letting far right authoritarians get away with crimes is "good for democracy" 24510116
Reposted by Claire SpencerThe Onion @theonion.com · 26/03/2025Teen Warned Not To Accept Group Chat Invites From National Security Advisors She Doesn’t Know 3474551110022
Claire Spencer @thedancingflea.bsky.social · 22/03/2025Yes, indeed. The heyday of old Twitter! I work for the one of the Labour Mayors now - Chief of Staff to Mayor Claire Ward in the East Midlands. 100
Claire Spencer @thedancingflea.bsky.social · 22/03/2025That sounds like a nice way to retire - certainly doing the world a lot of good! And probably the only way to respond to dismay - by being as you want the world to be. 200
Claire Spencer @thedancingflea.bsky.social · 19/02/2025This is a truly excellent interview if you would like to understand more about the war in Sudan and its people - really appreciate the clarity and nuance (but also warmth) from @yassmin.bsky.social: 152
Reposted by Claire SpencerAdam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 19/01/2025It's been quite something to watch supposedly 'patriotic' British newspapers actively cheerleading on a foreign administration that is openly working against our interests. 38049011311
Reposted by Claire SpencerScott Bryan @scottygb.bsky.social · 15/01/2025Claudia: “last night #TheTraitors were feeling especially evil.” Linda: 31816
Reposted by Claire SpencerAriadne Griffin @ariadnereviews.bsky.social · 10/01/2025adding this to my Dream Wedding moodboard on Pinterest. #TheTraitors #Traitors 41149
Reposted by Claire SpencerSacha Coward @sachacoward.bsky.social · 09/01/2025#TheTraitors #TheTraitorsUK Quote of the season: 81309
Reposted by Claire SpencerAriadne Griffin @ariadnereviews.bsky.social · 09/01/2025I adore it when they say things like this to someone who fits that exact description. #TheTraitors #Traitors 216416
Reposted by Claire SpencerJames Topham @jamestopham.bsky.social · 08/01/2025Until these people started arguing I thought they were the same man. #TheTraitors 2241233
Reposted by Claire SpencerBBC Newsnight @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social · 07/01/2025VD: “As a result of some of Elon Musk’s tweets, the threat to you has gone up?” JP: “Yes...” @vicderbyshire.bsky.social speaks to Jess Phillips about Elon Musk’s attacks about her response to grooming gangs in the UK, adding his comments are “endangering” her. #Newsnight 43399129
Reposted by Claire SpencerGuardian Australia @australia.theguardian.com · 07/01/2025Elon Musk knows ‘absolutely nothing’ about women and girls’ safety, says Jess Phillipstheguardian.comElon Musk knows ‘absolutely nothing’ about women and girls’ safety, says Jess PhillipsSafeguarding minister says billionaire has increased her risk of harm by calling her a ‘rape genocide apologist’ on X Elon Musk knows “absolutely nothing” about protecting women and girls, Jess Phillips has said after the billionaire called her a “rape… 513637
Reposted by Claire SpencerMichelle @itsjustmichellec.bsky.social · 01/01/2025I'm so invested in #Traitors already Claudia: "Traitors!" Linda: ...media.tenor.comkermit the frog is driving a car with a seat belt around his neck .ALT: kermit the frog is driving a car with a seat belt around his neck . 730739
Reposted by Claire SpencerAriadne Griffin @ariadnereviews.bsky.social · 02/01/2025I wish she'd just left after this and everyone expected Charlotte to translate #Traitors #TheTraitors 531431
Reposted by Claire SpencerMarie Le Conte @youngvulgarian.marieleconte.com · 03/01/2025really quite apoplectic about all the mainstream Tory figures in Britain who backed Musk essentially as a way to own the libs and who will now suffer no consequences from staying silent as their ally behaves like a fascist, and a direct danger to senior female politicians 161624334
Claire Spencer @thedancingflea.bsky.social · 03/01/2025#AnswerMeThis is such a joyful podcast, and I am so excited about its return that I am putting my money where my ears and brain are. How else will you find who the legs on The Bill belong to, or access moral guidance when someone cleans your car without permission? patreon.com/answermethis...patreon.comGet more from Answer Me This! on PatreonWe have a question for YOU: will you support our podcast? 030
Reposted by Claire SpencerLiam Thorp @liamthorp.bsky.social · 01/12/2024When people park selfishly across pavements they make life incredibly difficult for people in wheelchairs and many others We headed out with @pamthomas01.bsky.social to see the challenges she faces on a daily basis because of this selfish behaviour www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...liverpoolecho.co.uk'People's selfish parking makes me not want to leave my house'"I'm just at a point now where I am like 'I will just stay in the house' and it shouldn't be that way" 20369128
Reposted by Claire SpencerJessica Studdert @jesstud.bsky.social · 28/11/2024Big news today in #localgov land: the govt has announced a policy statement on the future of local govt funding. The long delayed so-called “fair funding review” is back- a new consultation will look at a system which “matches funding with need”… www.gov.uk/government/n...gov.ukCouncil funding to be overhauled to deliver better outcomesFunding reform kickstarted to fix the foundations of local government and better use taxpayer cash 97943
Reposted by Claire SpencerJason Thorne @jasonthorne.bsky.social · 26/11/2024An interesting way to help people visualize what a ruin used to be. 225153062478
Reposted by Claire SpencerKetan Joshi @ketanjoshi.co · 26/11/2024Okay, I have to do a thread on this pretty amazing article because it is just seriously chockers with eye-opening stats about 'direct air capture' - ie, sucking up air and trying to remove carbon dioxide from it news.mit.edu/2024/reality...news.mit.eduReality check on technologies to remove carbon dioxide from the airAn MIT Energy Initiative study finds many climate-stabilization plans are based on questionable assumptions about the future cost and deployment of “direct air capture” and therefore may not bring abo... 49828349
Claire Spencer @thedancingflea.bsky.social · 22/11/2024When I was leading the inclusive growth work at WMCA, one of the core principles was that people should get to say what good looks like. How you find that out and then work with the people in their places is up to you. But you can never stop. Good politicians know this. 040
Claire Spencer @thedancingflea.bsky.social · 22/11/2024#Devolution can enable the sort of government that places deserve, but it's not any old devolution - it's local and sub-regional government with the capacity and capability for flexibility, curiosity, and responsiveness. Those qualities then help them centre what their people want. 110
Claire Spencer @thedancingflea.bsky.social · 22/11/2024We are different to the US in many ways, but one way we are the same is how we are shaped by our places. If government works (or doesn't), our places show it and remember it. Too many folk live in places where it looks like government doesn't care. That indifference changes them: 160
Reposted by Claire SpencerThe Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 16/11/2024To our new followers on BlueSky! Make sure you sign up to our monthly (and sometimes-in-between) emails + stay up-to-date with all of our work at The Future Governance Forum www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/contact/futuregovernanceforum.co.ukContact - Future Governance ForumContact Please register to be kept up to date with new information or email hello@futuregovernanceforum.co.uk if you have any queries and/or partnership opportunities. Stay updated 148
Reposted by Claire SpencerJohn O’Shea @politicalhackuk.bsky.social · 14/11/2024Sarah is right. I’d ban sales of fireworks outside professional displays. 0104
Reposted by Claire SpencerJessica Studdert @jesstud.bsky.social · 07/11/2024Welcome new joiners to Bluesky! Time to wheel out a Starter Pack I put together of UK public policy types, if that’s your vibe. (Updated from original to reflect the growing tribe on here…) go.bsky.app/LtNiL1o 2314067
Reposted by Claire SpencerThe Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 14/10/2024ICYMI – "It's so much easier to work across boundaries when you are grounded in places and economies," writes FGF's Claire Spencer (@thedancingflea.bsky.social) in her latest in the MJ 🗞️ Read Claire's piece: www.themj.co.uk/connecting-m...themj.co.ukConnecting across missions is easier in placesParty conferences are a great deal more than their constitutional function. They bring the ecosystems around political power together, connecting people, places... 001
Claire Spencer @thedancingflea.bsky.social · 09/10/2024...and the civil service can also look to good practice in #localgov - e.g. Boosting Middle Leaders, a programme that the Leadership Centre and the LGA have co-created to bring together elected members and officers from different disciplines: www.local.gov.uk/our-support/...local.gov.ukBoosting Middle Leaders programmeBoosting Middle Leaders is a leadership programme which brings together councillors and officers to build relationships, share perspectives, and develop practices that will help them to deliver the be... 010
Claire Spencer @thedancingflea.bsky.social · 09/10/2024"Bringing together and investing time in cohorts of colleagues from different departments, agencies, job roles and even (gasp) grades should be the norm, rather than the preserve of ‘high performers’ or ‘future leaders’." 🔥 @majeedneky.bsky.social: www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/2024/10/08/l...futuregovernanceforum.co.ukLearning as a lever for change: how reforming civil service learning and development can help kick-start Labour’s missions - Future Governance ForumIf the Government wants to ‘fix the foundations’, it needs to train the people who will do it. 142
Claire Spencer @thedancingflea.bsky.social · 08/10/2024We also risk looking past our established #devolution in local government and organised communities. I bloody love MC(C)As (as you know), but they cannot function if their member authorities are in distress. This is as urgent as saving the NHS and should be treated as such. 110