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Radix Big Tent - Thinktank for the Radical Centre https://radixuk.org/
As the political landscape evolves, @mrmarkethomas.bsky.social of @99organisation.bsky.social makes the case to establish a transparent definition of 'far-right', in order to strengthen democratic safeguards #ResilientDemocracy
Read the latest blog 👇
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📣 As party conference season closes, join us for an interactive #webinar surveying the political landscape
💡 With expert in local and national government, Prof. Tony Travers, and leading economist Vicky Pryce
📅 Thurs 9th Oct ⏰ 1:00PM
🎟️ Register: www.radixbigtent.org.uk/events/the-s...
“The Tories… remember them?”
With defections mounting and Reform rising, Ben Rich argues that the #Conservatives must set out a clear economic vision to avoid decline.
Read the last in our series of conference blogs 👇
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Delighted to give @radixuk.bsky.social a preview of some of the big issues that we're going to be thinking about at Green Party conference today.
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What we're reading this week
@mrmarkethomas.bsky.social @theguardian.com @alb-toth.bsky.social @the-independent.com @labourlist.bsky.social
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💥 The independence of @electoralcommission.org.uk must be fully restored to safeguard the UK’s electoral integrity from a future authoritarian government, our new report warns. Covered exclusively by Rowena Mason in today’s @theguardian.com 👇
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🌱 The Green Party has new leaders, 12,000 new members, and a strategy of eco-populism. As they kick off their conference, @joshalston.bsky.social explores the question - can the Green Party turn momentum into seats?
Read more 👇
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In our latest blog, @mrmarkethomas.bsky.social examines whether the US shows signs of democratic backsliding under #Project2025 and why the UK must strengthen their own democratic resilience
Read more 👇
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💡 What we've been reading this week 📖
@kiranstacey.bsky.social @irishlegal.com @marymcd.bsky.social @libdemvoice.org @theguardian.com @financialtimes.com
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Unless the government changes the story on the #highstreet, it may face the unthinkable – Francis Bell looks at #ReformUK's rise, #Labour’s challenge, and why tangible changes in local communities matter 🏘️📊
Read more below 👇
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📢🏛️ Nick Silver unpacks the rise of political BS – how it spreads, how it drives policy, and what strategies democracies need to fight back
Read the full blog 👇
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What we've been reading - and watching this week
@petergeoghegan.bsky.social @jennifernadel.bsky.social @aljazeera.com @thetimes.com
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Left to right: Tom Brake, Director of Unlock Democracy; Jennifer Nadel, Director of Compassion in Politics; Rachel Blake, Member of Parliament for Cities of London & Westminster; Ben Rich, CEO, Radix Big Tent
Trump's state visit is a reminder of how quickly democracy can begin to unravel.
Without proper safeguards, UK democracy is no less vulnerable to subversion.
Great to welcome Rachel Blake MP to discuss how to create a #ResilientDemocracy alongside @radixuk.bsky.social & @compinpolitics.bsky.social
A huge pleasure to be joined at our #ResilientDemocracy conference by @rachelblakemp.bsky.social MP as Chair of the @compinpolitics.bsky.social APPG to discuss with @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social's Tom Brake some of the key issues facing democratic engagement and electoral legitimacy in our country.
17.09.2025 15:06 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0Our CEO Ben Rich,
@unlockdemocracy.bsky.social's Thomes Brake and @compinpolitics.bsky.social's Jennifer Nadel have kicked us off and we're looking forward to hearing from @rachelblakemp.bsky.social and Sarah Olney MP, as well as many other contributors.
#ResilientDemocracy
Our #ResilientDemocracy conference kicks off this morning in conjunction with @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social and @compinpolitics.bsky.social
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Bringing together organisations across the spectrum that champion our democracy to examine how upcoming legislation can strengthen our democratic values 📜🗳️
🗳️ With #VotesAt16 coming to the UK, are we preparing young people to engage meaningfully in #democracy?
Read the blog by Isabel Edwards Buesa 👇
www.radixbigtent.org.uk/news-comment... #CitizenshipEducation #EqualAccess
In our blog this week, Joe Zammit-Lucia examines the #US taking a 10% stake in #Intel 💻
From subsidies to innovation funding, government can shape markets 💹
The debate should follow: what model best serves society? 👇
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🎙️ Catch up on our latest Meet the Leaders - now on YouTube! 👇
youtu.be/4p_Kj8N07to
📺 Watch climate and geoeconomics expert @sonykapoor.bsky.social in conversation with leading economist #VickyPryce to explore how pairing capital, labour, and technology can drive #ClimateAction 🌱
"Radix Housing Commission have played a central role in informing the Government's housing policy"🎙️🗣️
The Commission's Rick de Blaby talks to the BBC Radio 4's Today Programme about the scale of the challenge facing the Government on housing 🏘️
#HousingCrisis #AffordableHomes
📽️ Live now for a 'Meet the Leaders' webinar with @sonykapoor.bsky.social and #VickyPryce, discussing how to tackle #ClimateChange even as we boost #GlobalGrowth and mitigate the rise of conflict and war 📈🌱
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⏰ It’s TODAY!
🕐 At 6:00PM, join @sonykapoor.bsky.social & #VickyPryce in conversation for a ‘Meet the Leaders’ #webinar on #ClimateChange 🌱
Still time to join the dialogue & submit your questions! 👇
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I will soon join #VickyPryce in her capacity as Chair of the Fellows network @radixuk.bsky.social to discuss reconciling #ClimateAction with #Growth despite #Geopolitics
Do tune in www.radixbigtent.org.uk/events/clima... & also find pods with @juliahobsbawm.bsky.social @sturdyalex.bsky.social
📚 What we’re reading this week
Is list-based general practice under threat?
£120-million spend on unbuilt homes?
New Pension's Reform Bill?
👉 Full roundup: radixbigtent.org.uk/news-comment...
🌍 Join @sonykapoor.bsky.social and Vicky Pryce for an interactive 'Meet the Leaders' #webinar on Climate Change 🌱
📅 Mon 8th Sept | 🕕 6:00pm BST
💬 Be part of the dialogue - submit your own questions!
🔗 Register now: www.radixbigtent.org.uk/events/clima... #ClimateChange
With our very own shoutout – ' #RadixHousingCommission, who have played a central role in informing the government's housing policy.'
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David Colin-Thomé, former National Clinical Director of Primary Care, reflects on the future of #GPs and why preserving locally rooted, list-based care is vital to the #NHS.
"General practice is the beating heart of the NHS – when it fails, the NHS fails." 👇
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🎙️Exciting! Two of our Housing Commissioners were featured on BBC Radio 4 this morning, sharing their insights on tackling the UK's housing crisis:
🏛️ Lord Best at 2:50:50
🏗️ Rick de Blaby (Get Living) at 2:53:00
📻 Catch up here 👇
bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... #RadixHousingCommission
What we've been 📖 this week
@theguardian.com @electoralcommission.org.uk @insidehousing.bsky.social @joelsuss.ft.com @financialtimes.com @libdemvoice.org
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What do you want from new democracy minister?
Zaya Nasheed of Migrant Demos wants resident voting rights enshrined in Elections bill 🗳️
'Our democracy [must] remain fit for the modern world.. where people are affected by policies of place they call home.'
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