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Chair of Fellows at Radix Big Tent - OSP student @lsepbs.bluesky.app - #ABI survivor - urbanist Writing about later life learning and being a padawan "pracademic" https://markisalwayslearning.substack.com

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Your political satire is missed

14.03.2026 15:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Can we just, once again, note that the British government should absolutely not be inviting this firm into our democracy?

13.03.2026 07:43 πŸ‘ 303 πŸ” 85 πŸ’¬ 14 πŸ“Œ 3

With an honourable mention to @bsky.app πŸ‘ŠπŸ‘

14.03.2026 13:50 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It's all because of the β€œpermacampaignisation” of UK politics, which is now evident at every level.

14.03.2026 07:55 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Iran: How Much Worse Could It Get? Meet the Leaders with Donald MacIntyre

I'm genuinely not sure I want to know the answer to this question, but probably better to be informed than not!?

@radixuk.bsky.social

www.radixbigtent.org.uk/events/iran-...

12.03.2026 15:10 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Nice to see everyone on @bsky.app πŸ‘Š

11.03.2026 15:36 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

And so it begins….

11.03.2026 09:59 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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If Labour meant business

What next for #Labour? πŸ’­

Following the Gorton and Denton by-election, @mrmarkethomas.bsky.social explores strategic choices facing Labour, from continuing its current approach to pursuing broader reinvention πŸ’‘

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www.radixbigtent.org.uk/news-comment... @99organisation.bsky.social

10.03.2026 10:47 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I believe 100 is the standard number, certainly was in Ireland.

10.03.2026 08:48 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Ministers to ask 100 UK citizens to advise on digital ID plans Exclusive: Randomly selected panel will feed into consultation as government seeks to counter conspiracy theories and public mistrust

Wow. Are we actually doing this. Brilliant.

www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

09.03.2026 22:52 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

As an LSE Student (and cyclist), I endorse this post!

09.03.2026 17:19 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Hi Kathy, I’d be interested in reading further about critique of Cass Review, could you point me in the right directionπŸ™

09.03.2026 09:21 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Startups and Psycho Killers A founder’s start-up culture can lead to team burnout, and how they lead is the accelerant

My latest piece on psycho bosses and burnout - based on my first academic essay #orgpsy #socpsy @lsepbs.bsky.social

substack.com/home/post/p-...

08.03.2026 18:31 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The Death of the High Street? Mark Robinson on the Future of Retail & Placemaking
The Death of the High Street? Mark Robinson on the Future of Retail & Placemaking YouTube video by ThisIsFlourish

It's a new terror doing a YouTube Podcast, and here's my first one as a guest of Paul Clifford, the CEO of Flourish, a business I helped him found:

youtu.be/UyaK6vUQQ7g?...

08.03.2026 15:20 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Have you seen Waiting for the Out? Great television and an interesting debate on Pandora in one of the episodes.

08.03.2026 10:41 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

MMmmmm....πŸ€” It's a one-way street, though. He may be in the sweet spot now, but it won't be long until he goes full Hopkins/Goodwin/etc.

08.03.2026 10:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Oh, I laughed too hard. This is too real.

05.03.2026 20:48 πŸ‘ 74 πŸ” 20 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

A remarkable study in self-hagiography.

Comedy genius.

06.03.2026 20:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This is the sort of role I never even knew existed growing up, so I'm rather chuffed to have been asked @radixuk.bsky.social

06.03.2026 11:08 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Yay! It's working - and very generous of Farage to not only let us know, but to warn off potential advertisers too. #stopfundinghate

05.03.2026 20:20 πŸ‘ 39 πŸ” 17 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Sadly I think there is a wind farm already there.

05.03.2026 16:39 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Retail expert highlights visible progress in Eastbourne town centre ahead of businessΒ workshop After exploring Eastbourne town centre, retail expert Graham Soult highlights investment, independent retail strength and opportunities ahead.

Retail expert highlights visible progress in Eastbourne town centre ahead of businessΒ workshop

After exploring Eastbourne town centre, retail expert Graham Soult highlights investment, independent retail strength and opportunities ahead.

05.03.2026 16:13 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Finely balanced the longer Bethell stays inπŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ

05.03.2026 16:33 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I thought numbers weren’t his strong suit?

05.03.2026 14:39 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Surprisingly quite from @anandmenon.bsky.social on here. Is he doing a podcast?

05.03.2026 14:37 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Both granddads coal miners - see you in the primaries, posh boy.

05.03.2026 07:53 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

All so performative.

05.03.2026 07:46 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Hugo Boss?

05.03.2026 07:44 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I know two conference organisers who sold their businesses in 2025 for eight-figure sums, so the money is out there.

04.03.2026 10:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Really worth the 10 minutes for the graphicsπŸ‘

03.03.2026 21:27 πŸ‘ 84 πŸ” 14 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1