Andrew Lewin MP @andrewlewinmp.bsky.social Labour MP for Welwyn HatfieldπΉ
π Still an occasional cricketer.
Always a Pro-European.
www.andrewlewin.co.uk
Scot Hunter @scothunter.bsky.social Analyst @ Joseph Rowntree Foundation. Sociology PhD Univ. Stirling (2019-2024). Interested in communities and place, health inequalities and ethnic labour market penalties.
Ben Glover @ben-glover.bsky.social Head of Policy Analysis, Independent Commission on Neighbourhoods
Steve Akehurst @steveakehurst.bsky.social Politics, policy, public attitudes. Work in polling and comms. Director, Persuasion UK. ex- Shelter, civil service and various other things. π³οΈβπ
https://persuasionuk.org/about
https://strongmessagehere.substack.com/
Kiran Stacey @kiranstacey.bsky.social Policy Editor at the Guardian. Previously with the FT in London, Delhi, Washington.
Tom Belger @tombelger.bsky.social Political and policy journalist and communications consultant, WPI Strategy senior adviser, LabourList columnist and former editor.
Previously a reporter at the Liverpool Echo, Yahoo Finance and Schools Week.
Get in touch at tombelgerwork@gmail.com.
Matthew Pennycook MP @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social Labour MP for Greenwich and Woolwich | Minister of State for Housing and Planning | Email: matthew.pennycook.mp@parliament.uk
The Rest Is History @theresthistory.bsky.social History + bad accents, with Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook.
From Goalhanger Podcasts
a rare photo of sean connery signed by roger moore @steamedhamms.bsky.social 
Laura Aznar @lauraaznarh.bsky.social Public Affairs at Fair By Design. Working to end the #PovertyPremium in the UK. Views my own. (she/her)
Daisy Harmer πΌ @daisyharmer.bsky.social Research, Policy and Storytelling
Supporting the Ecosystem @ UCL Policy Lab π±
Love plants, cooking, cats and board games. Climber when not injured. She/her
Currently reading Orbital
John Springford @johnspringford.bsky.social Economist and occasional politics dabbler. Working on a project to improve labour markets. Associate fellow, Centre for European Reform. Visiting fellow, Institute for Policy Research, Bath University. Accusations of bad faith or lying = block.
Andrew Sissons @acjsissons.bsky.social Day job: climate change, heat pumps, energy at Nesta
Other stuff: low-fi economics on growth, cities & economic geography, general UK policy, occasional basic charts
Bristol, he/him, lots of parenting / caring.
Personal account.
Carey Oppenheim @careyoppenheim.bsky.social Working at the Nuffield Foundation on Young People, Early Childhood, former CEO, Early Intervention Foundation. Views my own.
Labour Yimby @yimbylabour.bsky.social Fighting to make homes more affordable π 
James Hickson @jmchickson.bsky.social Political theorist and policy researcher at the Heseltine Institute, University of Liverpool.
Anoosh Chakelian @anooshc.bsky.social Britain editor, New Statesman. Lead host, New Statesman Podcast (Publisher Podcast Award winner '21-24) & co-host Westminster Reimagined with Armando Iannucci.
Carl Cullinane @carlcullinane.bsky.social Politics, policy, education inequality, cycling, football. Social mobility researcher. Views own etc.
If you're wondering whether I'm trying to make a joke then I probably am.
Ed Wallis @ewallis.bsky.social Director of Policy and Engagement @locality.bsky.social
Tom MacInnes @tommacinnes.bsky.social Interim Director of Policy, Citizens Advice. Policy stuff, data, graphs, that kind of thing. 
Annabel Smith @annabel-smith.bsky.social Director, Growth and Reform Network. Working with places across UK for a more inclusive economy. New to Bluesky.
Dean Hochlaf @dhochlaf.bsky.social Trade union economist. Views my own, and not of some defunct economist.
Housing LIN @housinglin.bsky.social Supporting housing, health, and social care professionals by connecting people, ideas, and resources. Sharing market insights and intelligence.
The Draft @thedraftwriters.bsky.social A writing company founded by former No 10 chief speechwriter
Philip Collins. Thoughts on public language here and in our newsletter, First Draft.
info@thedraftwriters.com
thedraftwriters.com/newsletter
Sophie Metcalfe @sophiemetcalfe.bsky.social Senior researcher in policymaking at Institute for Government - especially all things housing, planning and early years
Jess Lennox @jesslennox.bsky.social Socialist, modernist, rambler, occasional DJ. Likes policy, housing, arts, pop culture, cities, new wave, knitting, DIY, local govt #MDANT
Works in social housing in the North; independent Leeds City Councillor - own views
The Fair Banking for All Campaign @fbfacampaign.bsky.social A coalition of organisations calling for a Fair Banking Act to make access to affordable credit fair for the people and businesses who need it most.
www.fairbankingforall.org
Helen Dennis @helendennis.bsky.social Recovering former Labour Cllr & Mum to 2 minis. Lots of thoughts on housing, migration, local govt & int devt. Love all things Southwark. Views all my own!
Town and Country Planning Association @thetcpa.bsky.social Challenging, inspiring and supporting people to create healthy, sustainable and resilient places that are fair for everyone.
www.tcpa.org.uk
Chris Read @christophe-read.bsky.social Labour leader, Rotherham MBC. Deputy Mayor of South Yorkshire. Swinton Rockingham ward councillor. Building a better borough, one day at a time.
http://www.chrisread.uk
Scott Compton @scottcompton.bsky.social Senior policy advisor at Action for Children
Jamie Evans @jamie-evans92.bsky.social Research Fellow in UK household finances, financial exclusion and health-poverty interactions @ PFRC, Bristol Uni Geography. Enjoys maps, football and bad puns.
Joe Morris MP @joemorrismp.bsky.social Labour MP for the Hexham constituency
Tom Scotson @tomscotson.bsky.social Political Reporter for PoliticsHome
Tom Hamilton @tomhamilton.bsky.social Not all views my own. I disagree with lots of views.
Demos @demos-uk.bsky.social Demos is a champion of people, ideas and democracy.
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@michael-s-marshall.bsky.social @michael-s-marshall.bsky.social 
Ava Santina @avasantina.bsky.social Editor and superloop fan @politicsjoe.bsky.social
Lucy Bannister @lucybannister.bsky.social Senior Policy Manager at Trussell focusing on social security and employment support. Previously Turn2us, Joseph Rowntree Foundation, Living Wage Foundation and local government. Trustee Sufra NW London.
Nye Jones @nyejones92.bsky.social Head of Campaigns at Generation Rent, campaigning for security and affordability for tenants across the UK.
Previously Homeless Link and We Are With You.
Wrexham fan before it was cool. 
Liam @lmhodgson.bsky.social Policy and Public Affairs.
Restaurant goer, gamer, book reader and sightseer. All views my own. π³οΈβπ
@lgalabour.bsky.social @lgalabour.bsky.social 
Jane Cameron @janecch.bsky.social Communications officer at the Confederation of Co-operative Housing
Vice Chair - Lewisham Co-operative Party
#coophousing #coops #cooperatives #iyc2025
David Walker @davidwlkr0.bsky.social Author (The Only Way is Up, with Polly Toynbee), non-executive, former Audit Commission director and journalist
Daniel Reast @danreast.bsky.social Senior Research Officer at Centre for London. Views my own. Local government, planning, housing, local economies and much more. Also found in Metro, Big Issue, Independent, Mirror et al.
π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈ
Thinkhouse.org.uk @thinkhouseinfo.bsky.social Thinkhouse is a free online library of research pieces, policy publications and case studies that propose ways to increase the amount and quality of the UK's housing stock and the related economic, social and community benefits of doing this.
Colm Murphy @colmpm.bsky.social Historian of UK and ROI politics and political economy. Senior Lecturer at QMUL and Deputy Director of Mile End Institute (https://www.qmul.ac.uk/politics/staff/profiles/murphycolm.html). Book on Labour and 'modernisation' (https://tinyurl.com/37tzatvk).
Tim Durrant @timdurrant.bsky.social Interested in how government works and how it can work better
π³οΈβπ
Hannah Loryman @hannah-loryman.bsky.social Inclusion/climate justice/education/health and where they all crossover. Head of policy at Sightsavers. Doing a doctorate at the University of Bath on climate and education policy. Trustee for UKFIET and Able Child. Plus πββοΈπ²π§ββοΈβ°οΈπ±
Martin Coppack @martincoppack.bsky.social Professor: Financial Inclusion & Consumer Policy, CHASM, Uni of Birmingham.
Adviser: Fair By Design.
Trustee: Young Scot.
James Kane @jameskkane.bsky.social Former civil servant, think tank person, not-yet-former lawyer. Opinions may be mine but are never anyone elseβs.
Joe Watkinson @joewatkinson.bsky.social Disability Activist | Disability Labour - Deputy Vice-chair | Coop Party Disabilty Nework Member and Lins, Notts and Erewash and Mansfield Branch Chair | East Midlands Labour regional Board Disabilty Rep and GMB Member.
Rory Palmer @rorypalmer.bsky.social Proud Dad | Also: news, golf, sport, cooking/ food and a bit of politics along the way. [All views my own etc]
New Economy Brief @neweconomybrief.bsky.social βNew Economy Brief brings together credible analysis and proposals for building a fair, sustainable & resilient economy. Sign up to our weekly newsletter: https://www.neweconomybrief.net/sign-up
Carnegie UK @carnegieuk.bsky.social Carnegie UK is an independent charitable foundation that works to deliver better wellbeing for people in the UK and Ireland.
#CollectiveWellbeing
Ian Cruise πΉ π¬π§ πͺπΊ π π¨π¦ πΊπΈ πΊπ¦ @iancruise50.bsky.social Ex-Birmingham politico.
Now works on inclusive growth, inward investment & sector growth strategies. Lives with Depression. Mariners/Seahawks/Villa fan. Vote Blue.
π«MAGA. π«Tories. π« Reform UK π«Only Fans. π«DMs
Delphine Jasmin-Belisle @delphinejb.bsky.social Development & Membership at the Heritage Alliance. Trustee at The Maritime Heritage Trust. Director at Hild. Nichiren Buddhist and SGI Member. Talk in footnotes. Views my own.
Lizzie Glithero-West @heritagelizzie.bsky.social CEO Heritage Alliance, lover of aged things, mother. Trustee Egypt Exploration Society, advisory Canal & River Trust & Historic Environment Forum. Views my own.
Kalina Arabadjieva @karabadjieva.bsky.social Senior Researcher at European Trade Union Institute @etui.bsky.social
βπ Labour law, equality, climate & just transition. She/her
Own views.
Tom Westgarth @tomwestgarth.bsky.social Head of Growth at AI hardware startup @Fractile-ai.bsky.social. Ex policy in Sovereign AI Unit and TBI. Bridging tech and policy worlds at TxP.
Oliver Freeman @ofreeman.bsky.social Working in policy. Interested in employment, inclusive growth, technical and vocational education, the future of work, etc.
IPR @uniofbathipr.bsky.social A leading public policy research institute, based at the University of Bath. We aim to further the public good through research into issues of significant relevance to policy debate and decision-making.
Richard Baker MP @richardbakermp.bsky.social Member of Parliament for Glenrothes and Mid Fife
@deborahmattinson.bsky.social @deborahmattinson.bsky.social 
Maham Saleem @mahamsaleem.bsky.social Hello! Tech policy, Fabians, Labour, LSE whatever you know me from x
Adam Scorer @adamscorer.bsky.social CEO at National Energy Action. Energy. Poverty. Housing. Lurks on social media.
Dan Carey-Dawes @dancareydawes.bsky.social Opinions my own
Charanpreet Khaira @charanpreetkhaira.bsky.social Political Correspondent at ITV Calendar - get in touch charanpreet.khaira@itv.com
Ryan Miemczyk @handle.invalid ONS Accredited Researcher | Founder of imd2025.co.uk & theimpactlab.co.uk | Director of Research @ Trust Impact | Chair @ ManchesterYoungLives | Deputy Chair @ YMCAManchester |
I help charities measure the important stuff
https://linktr.ee/ryanmiemczyk
@sampallis.bsky.social @sampallis.bsky.social 
Campaign for Disability Justice @campaignfdj.bsky.social A UK-wide campaign run by Disabled people, for Disabled people, run by a local charity @inclusionbarnet.bsky.social
Join a growing movement calling for a decent life for Disabled people: https://buff.ly/IZDn3T5
Subodh Tailor @subodhtailor.bsky.social Health policy wonk working on MedTech adoption policy, fighting period poverty with Sanitree and Trustee at Cancer Awareness for Teens and Twenties.
Views are my own
Ben Franklin @bjafranklin.bsky.social Deputy Chief Exec. International Longevity Centre UK. Former Chief, Centre for Progressive Policy. Before think tanks I did some stuff at HMT and the FCA.
Brad Young @brad-young.bsky.social Events & Operations at the Fabians πΉ
Thom Brooks @thombrooks.bsky.social Professor of Law, Ethics & Government and Principal of Collingwood College, Durham University. Citizenship & immigration policy β evidence cited across the 2026 Lords report on settlement, citizenship & integration. Commentator: BBC β’ Sky β’ CNN.
Adam Drummond @adamdrummond.bsky.social Head of Quant Research at Public First. Professional collector of other people's opinions
Hannah @policyhannah.bsky.social Health policy and research.
Passionate about social, economic, health, and disability justice.
π Socialist πΉ trade unionist β metalhead π€ (she/her)
Terry Hathaway @terryhathaway.bsky.social Political economist at Uni of York. Interested in corporate power, particularly in food, tech, and the environment. Working on a book.
"YOU HAVE TO BELIEVE IN THINGS THAT AREN'T. HOW ELSE CAN THEY BECOME?"
Tom Lubbock @tmlbk.bsky.social Opinion Research, Insight and Strategy | Co-founder
@JLPartnersPolls | #rstats | #tidymodels| #dataviz | via @UniofOxford
jlpartners.co.uk
Joe Alder @joe-alder.bsky.social Politics, public opinion, etc
Morgan Vine @morganvine.bsky.social Passionate about Angela Lansbury, ABBA, cake & expressing personal opinions. Director of Policy, Grants & Influencing @IndependentAge & Trustee @AgeUKBandG @CentreforMH
Clare @clarewoodcock.bsky.social Long lost Northerner
Kate Murray @katemurray199.bsky.social Writer and editor. Socialist, Millwall, hieroglyphs learner πΉππ΄
David Baines MP @davidbainesmp.bsky.social Labour Member of Parliament for St Helens North. Former council leader and teacher. If you have questions or need my help please email david.baines.mp@parliament.uk
Fair By Design @fairbydesign.bsky.social Ending the #PovertyPremium: the extra costs people on low incomes pay for essential products & services.
Simon Parkinson @simonparkinson.bsky.social CEO at WEA (The Workers Educational Association). Passionate about bringing adult learning within reach of individuals & communities across England & Scotland
Tom Randall @tomrandall.bsky.social Political comms officer in the UK | Escaped teacher | Former pro Econ memer | Hampshire & Cornwall | #Politics #Science #EconSky | Not the former MP for Gedling.
Posts do not represent the views of my employer.
Christabel Cooper @christabelcoops.bsky.social Director of Research at ThinkLabour. Interested in politics and data. Interested in how people think about politics and data.
James Ingram @ingyingram.bsky.social Increasingly bionic π¦Ύπ¦Ώ Vice Chair, Patients' Voices Royal College Anaesthetists + Faculty of Pain Medicine | Former int'l civil servant + NGOs on human rights etc | Χ¨Χ³ ΧΧΦ΄Χ
https://linktr.ee/jamesingram
Sunder Katwala (sundersays) @sundersays.bsky.social Director of @britishfuture.bsky.social
Author How to be a Patriot https://harpercollins.co.uk/products/how-to-be-a-patriot-why-love-of-country-can-end-our-very-british-culture-war-sunder-katwala?variant=40518936559694
Evertonian
Ewan @ewannic.bsky.social 
Dr Zubaida Haque @zubhaque.bsky.social Head of Policy, Progs and Media at AdviceUK. Former Dep Director at Womenβs Budget Group, interim CEO and Dep Director of The Runnymede Trust & CEO of Equality Trust. Worked across Government and on national Commissions. Views my own.
Dr Josh Harsant @joshharsant.bsky.social He/him. Expert/PhD in #youthparticipation #youthvoice. Posts mainly about children & young people; also about politics, #localgov, charities, TV & the arts. Coffee & biscuit addict. Wine & travel fan. Here in a personal capacity; all views my own. π³οΈβππ¬π§πͺπΊ
Ross Mudie @rmudie96.bsky.social Researcher. Currently exploring England with @iconeighbours.bsky.social, former think tanker
Iain Porter @iainkporter.bsky.social Senior Policy Adviser at the Joseph Rowntree Foundation
@jrf-uk.bsky.social https://www.jrf.org.uk/ 
Luke John Emmett @lukejohnemmett.co.uk 40, Bath, UK
π Theatre & Event Freelancer
Technical Manager
πΉ Live Stream Producer
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Connect & find out more:
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#Theatre #TheatreSky #VisitBath #BathUK
Joe Dromey @joedromey.bsky.social General Secretary of The Fabian Society. Formerly IPPR, Learning & Work Institute and Central London Forward. Recovering Cllr. Passionate about good work, inclusive growth & tackling inequality.
Ryan Swift @ryanswift93.bsky.social Research Fellow at IPPR North/IPPR - work on democracy, devolution, regional identity | PhD on the politics of Northernness
Will Goddard @willpaddyg.bsky.social 26 year old interested in interesting things. Chinese and Arabic graduate, general language nerd, former teacher, now cabin crew.