Tracey Wilson

Reminder of UK's (specifically GB's) choice to be poorer, more isolated & most like Russia in Europe,
behind its (still descending) Gammon Curtain ..
Schematic courtesy of John Constable

Why the BBC Is Facing Its Gravest Crisis in Decades

The BBC’s core problem is that, like the NHS, it models the benefits and virtues of a not-for-profit public service in a world of rapacious corporate greed and unstinting right-wing hostility to the idea of the public good www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/w...

"We retain responsibility for the One Login programme and for delivering the outcomes in its standalone business case... We retain responsibility for the Gov.uk Wallet and for delivering the ambition to digitise government credentials/proofs by 2027," she told staff, adding: "Gov.uk One Login and the Gov.uk Wallet are important parts of the UK's identity ecosystem but they are not the same thing as the UK's digital ID scheme, or shorthand for the new programme."

Internal GDS email saying digital ID is more than One Login and the Gov.uk Wallet. This plus shift to Cabinet Office are both potential early indicators of external suppliers - perhaps a positive sign for UK DVS providers of a mixed market, or an indicator that a delivery partner will be appointed

a cartoon character with a blue nose is laying down Alt: Stimpy a cartoon character with a blue nose is laying down looking very tired. Maybe sick.

I had a really bad cold last week. Still have a cough (which is getting better) but I can’t shake the tiredness.

Wasn’t the dreaded Covid - at least according to the tests. If anyone needs me. Don’t. I’ll be over here in corner drifting in and out of consciousness 🥱😴

'BritCard' digital ID will be made law for all adults in bid to tackle small boats — The i Paper No 10 believes a mandatory ID card system will help stop illegal immigrants working

The UK “national ID card” debate rolls back around again. A new/old idea.

But for everyone’s sake… if it happens maybe don’t call it the #BritCard 👀

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What was it?

A new Explainer out from @aoifemod.bsky.social and me detailing the UK's ECHR commitments under the 1998 Agreement in response to recent speculation. It is short, because there is very little to say - the UK's obligations are evident on the B/GFA's plain text:

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How chatbots are changing the internet As artificial and human intelligence becomes harder to tell apart, do we need new rules of engagement?

How chatbots are changing the internet on.ft.com/48bVQ1F

Sunset view of a monastery in Moldova with a river and hills in the background. In the top left corner are the EU and Moldovan flags merged together. Text reads: 'A strong Moldova contributes to a stronger Europe.' European Commission logo in the bottom right corner.

🇪🇺🤝🇲🇩 The EU is stepping up support for Moldova, with new financial aid, investment opportunities, and cultural cooperation. ⬇️

A question on #Sanctions tabled by Ben Obese-Jecty on 29-08-2025 has been answered by Mr Douglas Alexander. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2025-08-29/72564

The Comma Queen’s Lesson on “Who” Versus “Whom” Does civilization depend on the proper use of “who” and “whom”?

Behold: an absurdly simple trick for choosing between “who” and “whom.”

British Steel. Statement made by Sarah Jones on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-statements/detail/2025-09-01/HCWS889

United Kingdom and Republic of India Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement. Statement made by Jonathan Reynolds on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-statements/detail/2025-09-01/HCWS892

GOV.UK User needs Register to vote Why is this page on GOV.UK? The user need for this page: As a UK resident I need to register to vote So that I can exercise my democratic rights The need is met when the user: understands who is allowed to vote know that you have to be registered in order to vote knows what support is available at polling stations (eg for disabled people) Understands their options if they going overseas temporarily Understand their options if they will be overseas long term This need is in proposition because: It's something only government does It's inherent to a person's or an organisation's rights and obligations

GOV.UK User needs and metrics Renew or replace your adult passport All metrics are recorded over the past 6 weeks. Why is this page on GOV.UK? The user need for this page: As a British person I need to apply for or renew a passport So that I can travel across borders The need is met when the user: the user knows the rules about passport photos the user knows how long it takes to get a passport the user knows the different ways they can apply for a passport, including Check and Send understands the eligibility criteria to get a passport the user knows the rules about when their passport may be taken away knows what to do if they are abroad knows how to get dual citizenship if they already have a passport from another country knows how to renew a passport as a British national born before 2 September 1929, knows how to get a free passport This need is in proposition because: It's something only government does There is clear demand for it from users It's something the government provides/does/pays for

You might not know:

There used to be a hidden page for many services on GOV.UK, which would display the underlying user need through a user story and its alignment with the platform proposition.

You just had to insert /info to any service landing page’s URL.

I still think it’s brilliant.

Introverts should (sometimes) act like extroverts Trust me: I tried it.

This hit home for me. I’ve always found it easier to “act the extrovert” at work than in my personal life. I related particularly to the bit about how exhausting it can be to push against your natural wiring all the time. Worth a read if you’ve ever felt the same.
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Hi @gyromancy.bsky.social 👋 Great article!!

Framework Wars and Other Ways to Derail a Project What I’m reading…

Just shared a piece on delivery frameworks, organisational comfort zones and why Agile isn’t always as #agile as we’d like. Featuring a great post on the subject: The Holy #Framework War. Curious how others navigate this.

#digital #delivery #projects

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Driving Fairness in Business: The rebuild of the Payment Practices Reporting Service Late payments can threaten small businesses’ growth and survival, making tackling this issue a key ministerial priority for DBT. Discover how the rebuilt Payment Practices Reporting Service is encoura...

Big businesses in the UK must report their payment practices, helping SMEs see who pays on time—and who doesn’t. But the digital service they used was outdated and needed serious improvement. So, we rebuilt it.

Read about how we did it:
digitaltrade.blog.gov.uk/2025/03/18/d...

#DigitalServices

Services by design Service patterns are reusable designs for common problems that help create consistent functions and services. I've been talking about service patterns and design with people from around the public sec...

I've been talking about service patterns and design with people from around the public sector recently, partly because this could be key to a wholesale reshaping of the public sector.

My thoughts on this are here: www.linkedin.com/pulse/servic...

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Here we go. Our first attempt to track legislative consent motions across the Northern Ireland Assembly, Scottish Parliament and Senedd Cymru:
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The State of Digital Government report was published this morning - it isn't exactly a cheery read but hard to disagree with the issues and causes it has identified. Definitely worth a read and has some useful data amongst the anecdotes.

www.gov.uk/government/p...

2 worms in a pear tree. First worm asks the other "Excuse me, can I talk to you for a minute?" The other worm says "Sorry can't talk now I'm in a conference!" 😆

#funny #jokes

Fresh off the printing press. A heavily reworked parliamentary procedure model. Me blows kisses. Gorgeous
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adam mosseri ceo of instagram

Think he’s just copying Adam Mosseri. Must be his work BFF.

Best.Story.Ever.

Hear hear! ⬇️

Accessibility monitoring of public sector websites and mobile apps from 2022 to 2024

GDS published data on their accessibility monitoring between 2022 and 2024, this week.

38.1% of sites they tested were #localgov, which was the highest percentage.

It's great to read that 83% of organisations reported that it helped them fix #a11y issues.

www.gov.uk/government/p...

Use of AI in Government - Committees - UK Parliament Government’s ambition is for the public sector to set an example in the safe and ethical deployment of artificial intelligence (AI), which both has the potential to transform services for the taxpayer...

Are you interested in the role of AI in transforming public services? The UK Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee is gathering evidence to inform its inquiry into AI’s role in government. Its potential and its challenges:

committees.parliament.uk/work/8580/us...

Tech experts to shape government digital vision to drive innovation and boost public services Millions are set to benefit from reduced waiting times and improved public services, as technology experts, advocates, and academics come together to shape the government's new 'digital centre.

So, gang, I am in this group helping DSIT put some flesh on the bones of a future vision for digital public services, and what being the digital centre for government means. Hit me up with your reckons / pointers. www.gov.uk/government/n...