Gavin Freeguard

gavinfreeguard.com

19 October 2026 08:47

Happy #DataBites week! Yes, it's back! Event #61 is this Wednesday - just over 7.5 years after the first one - with @sotf.org.uk and @thinkdigitalptns.bsky.social Speakers include HMRC, Commons Library and the National Archives Join us in person or online (5.30pm)

Stephen Bush

stephenkb.bsky.social

29 September 2026 12:35

“Do I know that person or have I just accidentally made eye contact with them enough times that I think I do?” - the party conference story.

Jill Rutter

jillongovt.bsky.social

29 September 2026 10:58

The Treasury underestimated the impact of the triple lock was that they did not anticipate the seesaw between inflation and earnings. That is what has led to the big rise in spending and the pension growing well ahead of earnings. There are proposals around to ensure it grows with earnings.

Ben Zaranko

benzaranko.bsky.social

23 September 2026 08:05

One day, our political parties will face reality and stop making farcical, unserious promises to voters -- promises which entrench the delusion that we can enjoy lower taxes and better public services without ever having to pay more, even amidst the crisis-strewn 2020s. But today is not that day.

Luke Raikes

lukeraikes.bsky.social

22 September 2026 18:44

Lots to agree with here - as someone who has spent my whole career working in a think tank from Manchester, it has definitely got better and now feels like there is a real step change.