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What Will Starmer be Hoping to Achieve at COP30? - Inflect As Keir Starmer heads to Brazil for COP30, he aims to prove that Britain can still lead on Net Zero while navigating complex domestic politics.

Keir Starmer heads to Brazil for #COP30 aiming to prove that Britain is serious about #NetZero and ready to lead.

As UK political consensus fades, he will look to reframe climate action as a catalyst for growth and clean investment.

Read more from @seancodrington.bsky.social 🔗 bit.ly/3X1S2JC

Will AI Shake Up the British Class System? - Inflect What happens when AI automates the professions that define class? Explore the impact of AI and the British class system on the future of work.

#AI is changing how we work, could it also disrupt the British class system?

@emilywallace.bsky.social explores how automation is redefining “good work”, and why skilled manual jobs may become the new markers of status and security.

Read more ➡️ bit.ly/42VxaqW

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?

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-...

Behind the Teal Curtain: Who’s Influencing Reform UK? - Inflect Reform’s conference blended theatre and policy gaps – with lobbyists driving the agenda and business invited to shape what’s missing. With Labour under pressure, Reform’s openness to influence could r...

Reform’s conference wasn’t short on spectacle: merch, a singing Mayor, even Jackson Five. But who’s shaping their agenda?

Engagement with business is patchy, but Reform’s leaders are inviting companies to step in.

Some reflections from @jonathanconnolly.bsky.social
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#ReformUK

Who Won the Race for Recess? - Inflect Summer Recess was meant to be a reset for Starmer’s Government, but Reform UK and Jeremy Corbyn stole the spotlight. What does this mean as Parliament returns?

Who won the Race for Recess? 📰

Erin Gilhespie's blog explores how Reform UK and Jeremy Corbyn set the headlines this summer, and what it means for Starmer as Parliament returns.

Read more ➡️ www.inflect.co.uk/who-won-the-...

Main Characters and Supporting Cast: Who Really Gets Talked About in Westminster Who are the main characters in Westminster politics? Explore which cities, regions and issues dominate debates, and which remain supporting cast.

Who really gets talked about in Westminster?

London dominates. Manchester makes the script. Carlisle’s on the rise. Leeds is fading.

@jonathanconnolly.bsky.social asks: are towns & regions main characters — or just extras?

Read more ➡️ www.inflect.co.uk/main-charact...

The Politics Beneath the English Devolution Bill The English Devolution Bill shifts power in Combined Authorities, strengthening mayoral voting powers and weakening consensus based models.

The new #DevolutionBill marks a new era for local gov: cabinet majority votes in #CombinedAuthorities must include the Mayor, effectively giving them veto power.

This could empower Mayors in mixed Cabinets, or weaken consensus-led devolution

Read Erin Gilhespie's blog 👉 bit.ly/4lSrvt4

The Cross-Party Consensus on Net Zero has Fractured. How Can we Rebuild It? Rebuilding consensus on Net Zero means focusing on public support, fair outcomes, and a clear, practical vision for climate action.

The public still supports #NetZero, but political unity has broken down.

Rebuilding consensus means focusing on what matters: lower bills, warmer homes, greener jobs and a vision for national renewal.

Read more from @louis-ohalloran.bsky.social 👉 www.inflect.co.uk/the-cross-pa...

City Regions Need Financial Tools, Not Just Political Powers With the Devolution Bill now introduced, financing transformation in city regions, not just devolving power, is key to unlocking growth.

The new #Devolution Bill promises more political power, but without the finance to match, UK #CityRegions can’t deliver real transformation 💸

In his latest blog, Harry Shackleton explores why we need a new fiscal architecture to turn ambition into action.

Read it here ➡️ bit.ly/44rImN6

The Trouble with Winning Big: Labour’s Huge Majority Internal party rebellion is testing Labour’s majority, highlighting backbench MP power and the need for nuanced public affairs strategies.

Labour’s 174-seat majority was meant to bring stability. Instead, it’s revealing just how hard managing power can be 🏛️

Jonathan Connolly unpacks the rebellion over PIP reforms, and what it means for discipline, influence and control.

Read the blog 🔗 www.inflect.co.uk/the-trouble-...

Planning Reform or Bust: Labour’s all-in Gamble on Construction Labour’s £700bn infrastructure plan hinges on planning reform. Can faster approvals unlock growth, or stall a decade of national renewal?

Labour’s £700bn infrastructure plan leans heavily on planning reform, but can it really unlock growth? 🏗️

Fabian Cooper's latest blog explores why Britain’s renewal depends on fixing the system at the drawing board.

Read the post🔗 www.inflect.co.uk/planning-ref...

Kicking off our round table with @lukecharters.bsky.social and Mayor of West Yorkshire Combined Authority @tracybrabinmayorwy.bsky.social!

Looking forward to today’s discussion around boosting #tech and #fintech in West Yorkshire!

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.

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

A challenge to the civil service: The public affairs industry has changed A call for the civil service to modernise stakeholder engagement and work more collaboratively with the public affairs profession.

@emilywallace.bsky.social calls for a stronger, more collaborative relationship between the civil service and the public affairs profession.

Smarter policy and better outcomes depend on stakeholder engagement that works both ways.

Well worth a read 🔗 www.inflect.co.uk/a-challenge-...

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

UKREiiF 2025: Devolution, Development and Deal-Making at Scale Inflect shares insights from its first UKREiiF, where devolution, policy reform and private-sector investment took centre stage. A must-read for public affairs professionals.

UKREiiF isn’t just about buildings and budgets.

It’s where local leadership meets private capital — and where the shape of policy starts to shift.

Reflections from @louis-ohalloran.bsky.social on public affairs, devolution, and what comes next 👉 www.inflect.co.uk/ukreiif-refl...

Fixing Energy Pricing: A Net Zero Imperative Reforming the UK’s energy pricing system is key to maintaining public support for Net Zero and countering political misinformation.

The UK’s flawed electricity pricing model is weakening public support for #NetZero

In his latest blog, @seancodrington.bsky.social‬ looks at why reforming the Marginal Price Mechanism should be a priority.

Read it here:

My First Three Months at Inflect: Lessons from Starting a Career Reflecting on my first three months at Inflect, I share three early lessons from starting a career in a fast-paced consultancy environment.

Starting a career comes with a steep learning curve — especially in a small consultancy. 💼

Erika Rugyendo-Henry shares 3 early lessons from her first months at Inflect: learning on the job, managing variety, and staying curious.

Read more 🔗 www.inflect.co.uk/my-first-thr...

Can Public-Private Partnerships Fix Britain's Infrastructure Crisis? Britain’s infrastructure is crumbling. Could a reimagined public-private partnership model be the bold solution Labour needs?

Britain needs bold ideas to fix its crumbling infrastructure. Could modern PPPs help?

Read more🔗https://bit.ly/45daHY9

Catch @harryshackleton.bsky.social at #UKREiiF next week where he is keen to talk #Infrastructure & #investment

Meet the Mayors: Your Devolution Update - Inflect Explore Inflect’s analysis of the 2025 mayoral elections: new leaders, low turnout, and big questions for the future of English devolution.

A year on from our last Meet the Mayors update, much has changed…

A Labour government. A Devolution White Paper. Local reform plans. Reform UK wins 2 mayors.

Inflect’s latest briefing introduces the new Metro Mayors & what’s next for #devolution.

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Can Labour Deliver a Truly Nationwide Tech Boom? Labour's mission to decentralise UK tech is underway. Can AI Growth Zones, devolution, and regional investment drive a truly nationwide digital economy?

Can Labour really deliver a nationwide tech boom?

AI Growth Zones. Devolution. Industrial strategy.
Big promises — but will they mean real change outside the M25?

Read more from @aoifedoherty13.bsky.social how Labour's tech agenda could reshape UK innovation 👉 bit.ly/42C5Q1d

#tech #publicaffairs

Can Labour Deliver a Truly Nationwide Tech Boom? Labour's mission to decentralise UK tech is underway. Can AI Growth Zones, devolution, and regional investment drive a truly nationwide digital economy?

Can Labour really deliver a nationwide tech boom?

AI Growth Zones. Devolution. Industrial strategy.
Big promises — but will they mean real change outside the M25?

Read more from @aoifedoherty13.bsky.social how Labour's tech agenda could reshape UK innovation 👉 bit.ly/42C5Q1d

#tech #publicaffairs

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.

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

Is Britain Ready for Reform to Govern? - Inflect As Reform UK rises in local polls, control of key regions - and billions in public-private investment - could soon be firmly in their hands.

Reform UK is quietly reshaping the local political map. 📍

Polling suggests they’d beat the Conservatives in council seats— and could soon control key devolved powers across England.

🔎 Read more from Jonathan Connolly on what this shift means for the UK: www.inflect.co.uk/is-britain-r...

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.

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

We’re at the @politico.eu #Energy & #Climate Summit today, great to kick off the day with Lord Deben arguing passionately for the 2030 clean power target - a motion backed by 87% of people in the room. Busy day ahead, come say hi if you are here!

From Carbon to Cobalt: The Biggest Shift in Energy History - Inflect The energy transition is shifting the world from fossil fuels to critical minerals, redefining geopolitics, investment, and infrastructure. Discover how this transformation will shape the future of po...

The energy transition is shifting the global economy from fossil fuels to critical minerals, reshaping geopolitics, investment, and infrastructure.

Discover what this means for the future of power. Read more from Harry Shackleton 🌍

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Jigsaw Falling Into Place: Local growth, planning, and devolution - Inflect Labour’s Planning and Infrastructure Bill may seem like evolution rather than revolution, but beneath the surface lies a strategic shift. With a focus on local empowerment, metro mayors, and long-term...

Labour’s Planning and Infrastructure Bill may seem like evolution rather than revolution, but beneath the surface lies a strategic shift.

Read more from @louis-ohalloran.bsky.social here 🧩https://www.inflect.co.uk/jigsaw-falling-into-place-local-growth-planning-and-devolution/

Local Government Reorganisation Is A Golden Opportunity - If We Don't Waste It - Inflect Local government reorganisation may not be the most exciting topic, but it's a crucial opportunity to reshape how our communities are run. If done right, it could empower local leaders, provide better...

Local government reorganisation is a great opportunity to strengthen local democracy.

From better pay for councillors to real fiscal powers, @fabiancooperc.bsky.social explains what needs to change to make local democracy work: bit.ly/41K7TQqhttps...

To Adapt to the New Security Landscape, the Government Must Increase Taxes - Inflect Starmer’s pledge to boost defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 may avoid tax hikes for now, but hitting the 3% target will demand tough choices. With borrowing and spending cuts unlikely, higher ta...

Starmer’s defence spending pledge avoids tax hikes for now, but hitting 3% of GDP will demand tough choices.

With borrowing & cuts unlikely, tax rises seem inevitable. The question isn’t if, but when. 💷⚖️

Read more from @seancodrington.bsky.social
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