A Platform for Places
A flashback to 2023 when our CEO, Ben Rich, visited Liverpool with the @platformplaces.bsky.social steering group๐๏ธ
You can view our co-published plan for town centre revival here: www.radixbigtent.org.uk//news-commen...
07.08.2025 11:36 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 1 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Growing the movement for locally-led neighbourhood transformation: Footwork and Platform Places join forces โ Platform Places
Footwork Trust and Platform Places are integrating to strengthen the ecosystem of neighbourhood innovators
Our objectives are not just to produce policy recommendation, but to act as a catalyst for action.
Wonderful to see @platformplaces.bsky.social joining forces with @footworktrust.bsky.social this week to strengthen the ecosystem of neighbourhood innovators.
www.platformplaces.com/news/footwor...
07.08.2025 11:36 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0
In our blog this week, Barry Cooper, author of 'How to Find Our Way Into the Future' writes on the prospect of a future economy based on localism.
You can read the full article here๐
www.radixbigtent.org.uk//news-commen...
#Localism #Grassroots #Systems #SystemsThinking
05.08.2025 13:26 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Are geopolitics mimicking tragedy or farce right now?
@sturdyalex.bsky.social ruminates in our latest webinar with Vicky Pryce on the Greek mythology surrounding current political leaders.
Watch the full webinar on our YT ๐
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cMM...
01.08.2025 14:43 โ ๐ 2 ๐ 1 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Media Review
What we've been reading (& listening to) this week:
Housing challenges, the practical Conservative approach to election reform, the EU-US deal and wholesale pension system change.
@insidehousing.bsky.social @lefigaro.fr
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www.radixbigtent.org.uk/news-comment...
01.08.2025 13:18 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
The EU's economic surrender to Trump
The EU's new trade deal with the US resulted in โฌ600bn of EU investment... in America ๐ถ๐ต
Renaud Girard analyses whether this is strategic alignment or economic capitulation in the latest opinion: www.radixbigtent.org.uk/news-comment... @lefigaro.fr
31.07.2025 16:41 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
The Fallacy of โThe Common Goodโ
Is the 'common good' just a convenient fiction? ๐
Joe Zammit-Lucia's latest opinion explores how policy, power, and ideology collide, and why debate should never be shut down: www.radixbigtent.org.uk//news-commen...
29.07.2025 12:05 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 1
A Silent Killer: The UK Alcohol Crisis
Alcohol is now the leading cause of preventable death among 18 to 49 year-olds in the UK ๐ข
Evidence-based policy can save lives, read the opinion by Isabel Edwards Buesa: www.radixbigtent.org.uk//news-commen... @alcoholchangeuk.bsky.social
28.07.2025 16:29 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Take Big Money Out of Our Politics
British politics is awash with money from super rich donors. In 2023, two-thirds of all private donations came from just 19 people. These so-called โmega donorsโ enjoy privileged access to political p...
One of the key asks of our Resilient Democracy Network is to prevent the erosion of our democracy through 'mega-donors' and their unfair influence.
We back this @38degrees.bsky.social petition calling for a cap on donations, sign it if you do too!๐๏ธ๐๐
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...
28.07.2025 12:20 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
YouTube video by Radix Big Tent
Greek Tragedy, Or Farce - What next from our political leaders? Meet the Leaders with Alex Andreou
๐๏ธ Catch up on our latest Meet the Leaders - now on YouTube! ๐
youtu.be/0cMMreMZrw4
๐บ Writer and actor @sturdyalex.bsky.social joins leading economist Vicky Pryce to explore Greek mythology, politics, and what it all means for today
26.07.2025 15:13 โ ๐ 9 ๐ 5 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0
Media Review
What we've been reading - & listening to - this week
@davidhencke.bsky.social @bylinetimes.bsky.social @catrionariddell.bsky.social @thetimes.com @libdemvoice.org
www.radixbigtent.org.uk/news-comment...
25.07.2025 11:39 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
What we read: A tribute to David Boyle
A special media review celebrating the life and works of our friend & colleague David Boyle
@steffanaquarone.bsky.social @andrewsimms.bsky.social
www.radixbigtent.org.uk/david-boyle/...
24.07.2025 13:47 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 2 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Restoring Trust In Our Democracy: Resilient Democracy Network Response
Thumbs up for Votes at 16 & tighter rules on donations but still work needed on foreign party funding: #ResilientDemocracy response to Elections Bill strategy
@compinpolitics.bsky.social @transparencyuk.bsky.social @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social
www.radixbigtent.org.uk/news-comment...
23.07.2025 14:53 โ ๐ 2 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Media Review
What we're reading this week
@unlockdemocracy.bsky.social @duncanhames.bsky.social @transparencyuk.bsky.social @labourlist.bsky.social @theguardian.com @chuebner.bsky.social @financialtimes.com @georgenixon97.bsky.social @thetimes.com
www.radixbigtent.org.uk/news-comment...
18.07.2025 12:44 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 1 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
๐น Live now exploring myth, politics, power ๐ญ with writer and podcast host @sturdyalex.bsky.social, and leading economist Vicky Pryce
17.07.2025 17:27 โ ๐ 3 ๐ 1 ๐ฌ 2 ๐ 1
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16.07.2025 12:47 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
๐ญGreek tragedy, or farce - what next for our political leaders?
๐ฃ๏ธJoin writer and podcast host @sturdyalex.bsky.social with leading economist Vick Pryce
๐กFree webinar exploring myth, politics, power
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Thurs 17th July, 6:00PM
๐๏ธRegister & submit your questions: www.radixbigtent.org.uk/events/greek...
03.07.2025 11:54 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 1 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Media Review
What we're ๐ this week on
๐ช #resilientdemocracy
๐๏ธ #housingcrisis
๐ด #pensionreform
& ๐ป will AI change politics?
@petergeoghegan.bsky.social @prospectmagazine.co.uk @cemlyn.bsky.social @bbccymruwales.bsky.social @theguardian.com @yahoofinance.com
www.rad#ixbigtent.or...
11.07.2025 11:49 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Media Review
What we're reading this week
@politics.co.uk @mkieran.com @rcolvile.bsky.social @thetimes.com @westcountryvoices.bsky.social @moneymarketing.bsky.social @labourlist.bsky.social
www.radixbigtent.org.uk/news-comment...
04.07.2025 11:28 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 1 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Greek Tragedy, Or Farce - What Next From Our Political Leaders? Meet the Leaders with with Alex Andreou and Vicky Pryce
@radixuk.bsky.social + @sturdyalex.bsky.social to discuss the tragedy of our politics @alexpodyssey.bsky.social stylie.
I literally cannot wait.
Do join us:
www.radixbigtent.org.uk/events/greek...
01.07.2025 09:14 โ ๐ 10 ๐ 5 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 1
๐ญGreek tragedy, or farce - what next for our political leaders?
๐ฃ๏ธJoin writer and podcast host @sturdyalex.bsky.social with leading economist Vick Pryce
๐กFree webinar exploring myth, politics, power
๐
Thurs 17th July, 6:00PM
๐๏ธRegister & submit your questions: www.radixbigtent.org.uk/events/greek...
03.07.2025 11:54 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 1 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Media Review
What we're reading this week
@josiah.writes.news @bylinetimes.bsky.social @thelondoneconomic.bsky.social @sw1politics.bsky.social @jamesdhurley.bsky.social @thetimes.com @barrysw19.bsky.social @edfordham.bsky.social
www.radixbigtent.org.uk/news-comment...
27.06.2025 14:15 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
#v16 - an update to democracy is needed says @danlawes.bsky.social My Life My Say
23.06.2025 17:27 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
๐น Live now with David Peretz, Professor Andrew Lambert, and Vicky Pryce as they explore Britainโs changing place in the world
23.06.2025 17:22 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Our Place in the World: What's Next for the UK and China? Meet the Leaders
Our Place in the World: What's Next for the UK and China? Meet the Leaders with David Peretz and Prof. Andrew Lambert
๐ Whatโs next for the UK & China?
๐ก Join us Monday 23rd June 6:00pm for a #free #interactive #webinar with:
๐ Former Senior Treasury official David Peretz, Prof. Andrew Lambert of @warstudieskcl.bsky.social, and leading economist Vicky Pryce
๐ Register now! tinyurl.com/uvf9h5tm
19.06.2025 12:32 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 1 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Looking forward to #votesat16 #updatedemocracy #v16 launch with MyLifeMySay at the Peopleโs History Museum, Manchester
23.06.2025 16:25 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
David Boyle, Radix Policy Director; 1958-2025
Tribute to David Boyle, Radix Big Tent Policy Director
'Many people like to think of themselves as radical. Few actually are.'
Our CEO, Ben Rich, pays tribute to Radix's former Policy Director, David Boyle, who sadly passed away last week.
You can read more๐ฐโฌ๏ธ
www.radixbigtent.org.uk/news-comment...
23.06.2025 14:42 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 1 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
The most read independent site for Lib Dem members and supporters libdemvoice.org. News, op-eds, policy discussion and more...
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The leading magazine and website for professional advisers. Pensions, investments, regulation and more.
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