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New event alert:

PLMR Insights: In Conversation with Phil Smith CBE, Chair of Skills England and the Digital Skills Council, and member of the Industrial Strategy Advisory Council.

Date: Tuesday 14th of October

Time: 12:00 -13:30

RSVP: events@plmr.co.uk

PLMR hires James van der Graaf from H/Advisors Cicero - PLMR PLMR, the PR Week Top 50 and Top 10 public affairs agency, has appointed James van der Graaf as an Associate Director to further bolster the expansion of its Energy and Sustainability practice. James ...

We’re delighted to welcome James van der Graaf as an Associate Director in our Energy and Sustainability practice.

James brings extensive public affairs and strategic communications experience, having advised FTSE 100 companies and new entrants at H/Advisors Cicero.

👉 plmr.co.uk/2025/09/plmr...

We're looking forward to hosting Paul Bristow, Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough for a reception discussing housing, growth and devolution.

The reception will take place from 5.30-7.30pm on Tuesday 9th September in central London.

If you'd like to attend, please RSVP to events@plmr.co.uk

Evening Reception with Paul Bristow, Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough  - PLMR

We're delighted to be hosting Paul Bristow, Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough for a reception discussing housing, growth and devolution.

The reception will take place from 5.30-7.30pm on Tuesday 9th September in central London.

More details here: plmr.co.uk/events/eveni...

We’re offering x2 exciting opportunities to join us for a six month placement in our leading PR and Digital team in Ipswich:

🔵 PR Graduate
🔵 Digital Graduate

Apply here: plmr.co.uk/jobs/pr-and-...

Heading to Labour Conference?

We're thrilled to confirm Skills Minister Baroness Jacqui Smith and Chair of the Education Select Committee Helen Hayes MP will be joining our PLMR Opportunity Mission Reception, in partnership with LabourList, JTL and Etio.

RSVP at events@plmr.co.uk

Labour Party Conference

PLMR Opportunity Mission Reception with @helenhayes.bsky.social MP, Chair of the Education Select Committee

Join us for drinks and canapes on Tuesday 30th September 5pm-6pm.

Hear from Labour politicians and representatives from JTL and Etio.

RSVP: events@plmr.co.uk

What do you think Starmer's strategy should be? ⬅️ 👤 ➡️

In partnership with @labourlist.bsky.social PLMR's Labour Tribes Mapped project brings to light the complex network of relationships and affiliations within today’s Parliamentary Labour Party.

🔴 Explore the guide: plmr.co.uk/2025/07/plmr...

The Memcom Excellence Awards 2025 shortlist is out and we’re delighted that our client, the Royal College of Midwives, is listed in the Digital category for Best Website!

Perception Is Power: The Branding Battle on the Populist Right - PLMR On 30th June 2025, two new political parties launched in the UK: Advance UK, fronted by businessman Ben Habib, and Restore Britain, led by former independent MP Rupert Lowe. That both launches occurre...

Perception is Power, and nowhere is that clearer than in the crowded landscape of UK populist politics.

PLMR's Harriet Goldman-Thompson takes a look at how branding is shaping the populist right.

Read the full blog here: plmr.co.uk/2025/07/perc...

What is the way back for the Conservative Party?

Simon Darby looks at this question and examines what our Road To 2029 polling data reveals in our latest podcast episode.

🎧 Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/4DF2...

“You are now at a point where neither of the main political parties is the most popular party in any region,” says PLMR’s Dominic Moffitt, as he discusses our Road To 2029 polling data in the latest podcast.

🎧 Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/4DF2...

Watch PLMR’s CEO and founder Kevin Craig appear on Jacob Rees Mogg’s State of the Nation with Gawain Towler, discussing Net Zero and the OBR’s new analysis.

Watch the whole segment here - vimeo.com/manage/video...

We are seeking a proactive, committed team player who wants to develop the next chapter of their career and join team Planning and Built Environment as an Account Manager.

Find out more and apply here ➡️ plmr.co.uk/jobs/account...

In our latest blog, PLMR account manager, Paul Suart, reflects fondly on his work to promote this year’s Kenilworth Show, Coventry and Warwickshire’s largest one-day agricultural event.

➡️Read the full blog here - plmr.co.uk/2025/07/plmr...

“This is a tribute to my dad” – son of Donegal Immigrants Backs Grassroots Gaelic Games through PLMR’s Sponsorship of Dulwich Harps Youth Team - PLMR Leading communications agency, PLMR, has announced it has become the lead shirt sponsor of the Dulwich Harps Gaelic Football Youth Team, reinforcing its commitment to supporting community initiatives ...

Kevin Craig, Founder and CEO of PLMR, said:

“We are thrilled to support Dulwich Harps and the remarkable work they are doing to bring Gaelic games to young people in South London."

🔗 Read the full blog via the link below 👇
plmr.co.uk/2025/07/this...

PLMR's Kevin Craig on one full year of the Starmer Government - PLMR

PLMR’s Kevin Craig spoke to LBC's Iain Dale last night, discussing one full year of the Starmer Government.

Watch the full clip on our website 👇

plmr.co.uk/2025/07/plmr...

A huge thank you to the Skills Minister, Baroness Jacqui Smith, for joining us this morning as our guest speaker at PLMR’s latest Education Insights Event.

We’re also incredibly grateful to Iain Dale for so expertly hosting the discussion, and for sharing his insights.

www.plmr.co.uk/education

New Polling 💥: 79% of Brits Say Social Care Deserves Equal Priority as the NHS

Do you agree with four in five Brits? 💬

Four in Five Brits Say Social Care Deserves Equal Priority to NHS, New Poll Reveals - PLMR Public appetite for social care reform grows as Government delays continue A new poll has found that 79% of the British public believe social care reform deserves just as much government attention as ...

The British public has spoken - 79% believe social care reform deserves just as much attention as the NHS.

This is a powerful message from voters, demanding meaningful focus on social care and a reassessment of Government priorities.

Read the full press release here: plmr.co.uk/2025/07/four...

Is the US president’s rhetoric rubbing off on the PM? - PLMR You know the speaker at a conference is going to be high profile when you go to take a seat at your reserved table and there’s a note saying: ‘Reserved for No.10’! Of course, I duly moved and the seat...

In our latest blog, Lee Corden, PLMR board director, was at a major business conference in London today and noticed a change in tone from PM Sir Keir Starmer not dissimilar to his counterpart from across the pond!

👉 Read the full article: plmr.co.uk/2025/06/is-t...

Across Merseyside, many historically Labour constituencies are at risk of turning turquoise. Our polling shows Reform UK at 35.6% across the region, ahead of Labour at 33.4%. With four years ahead of us until the next General Election, can Labour stay dominant in Liverpool? #UKPolitics #politics

We are hiring

Are you a passionate communicator eager to kick-start your career with one of the UK’s top comms agencies?

As an Intern with our Energy & Sustainability Practice you will gain hands-on experience, build your skills, and make a real impact!

Learn more and apply here ➡️ plmr.co.uk/jobs/intern-...

One year on from the General Election, PLMR are excited to release this quarter’s MRP polling data in collaboration with Electoral Calculus. #GE2029

Sign up for next quarter's updates:
plmr.co.uk/theroadto202...

Explore the data: plmr.co.uk/wp-content/u...

Not long until our @plmr.education Insights event next week with Skills Minister Baroness Jacqui Smith, in conversation with Iain Dale.

Last few spots going quickly — enquire at events@plmr.co.uk if you're interested!

On the latest cstvoice.bsky.social podcast hilaryjcspencer.bsky.social from ambitioninstitute.bsky.social & gatortiff.bsky.social explore how there’s no improvement in pupils without improvement in teaching, and no improvement in teaching without professional development. Listen now: bit.ly/4kzVKEo

Why User-Generated Content Is the B2B Marketing Advantage You’re Overlooking - PLMR In today’s crowded digital space, B2B buyers are navigating a flood of whitepapers, webinars, and polished marketing content. But while brands continue to produce content at scale, decision-makers are...

In our latest blog, Lucy Somers, Deputy Group Director of Digital explores how UCG content can cut through content fatigue, support complex decision-making, and drive real engagement, all by putting your users’ voices front and centre.

👉 Read the full article: plmr.co.uk/2025/05/why-...

Navigating the Latest Changes in Skills and FE Policy: What Providers and Employers Need to Know - PLMR At a glance: Foundation apprenticeships launched with reduced English and maths entry requirements Minimum off-the-job training hours to be set for all apprenticeship standards in place of the previou...

With a wave of major skills and FE policy announcements, Team Education’s Emily Ogram outlines what’s changing and what this means for the sector.

Read more here ➡️ plmr.co.uk/2025/05/navi...

📢 New episode! Join @jonathanhaidt.bsky.social @samiraahmeduk.bsky.social @leoracruddas.bsky.social to explore the impact of social media on young minds in The Anxious Generation on @cstvoice.bsky.social podcast by @plmr.co.uk @gatortiff.bsky.social

🎧 Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/4v0f...

New PLMR Report: “Adapting to the New Normal – A Time of Greater Stability in UK Politics?” - PLMR Today, PLMR have published a new report: “Adapting to the New Normal – A Time of Greater Stability in UK Politics?” Following Labour’s record-breaking win nine months ago, the Government has faced a r...

Today we publish PLMR’s 2025 Report: Adapting to the New Normal – A Time of Greater Stability in UK Politics?

This report brings together insights from across the PLMR Group to help organisations, businesses, and policymakers make sense of what comes next.

Read it here: plmr.co.uk/2025/05/new-...