The Democracy Network
@democracynetworkuk.bsky.social
Connecting the 900+ organisations working on issues of power, democracy and voice in the UK. Our vision is of a democracy fit for the 21st century.
https://democracynetwork.org.uk/
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In case we haven't met, we're the UK Democracy Network. 👋
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“The state democracy’s now in poses questions for all of us about how we respond”
The UK's Democracy Summit (@democracynetworkuk.bsky.social) came to #Sheffield for the first time last week, discussing topics ranging from citizens' assemblies to pro-democracy tech.
@sammgreg.bsky.social reports ⬇️
The UK's Democracy Summit (@democracynetworkuk.bsky.social) came to #Sheffield for the first time last week, discussing topics ranging from citizens' assemblies to pro-democracy tech.
@sammgreg.bsky.social reports ⬇️
“There’s a lot of trust in this country – it’s just not with politicians”: Sheffield hosts the UK’s Democracy Summit for the first time
Participants debated ideas ranging from proportional representation and citizens’ assemblies to grassroots democracy and tackling overseas money in our politics.
nowthenmagazine.com
March 6, 2025 at 3:03 PM
“The state democracy’s now in poses questions for all of us about how we respond”
The UK's Democracy Summit (@democracynetworkuk.bsky.social) came to #Sheffield for the first time last week, discussing topics ranging from citizens' assemblies to pro-democracy tech.
@sammgreg.bsky.social reports ⬇️
The UK's Democracy Summit (@democracynetworkuk.bsky.social) came to #Sheffield for the first time last week, discussing topics ranging from citizens' assemblies to pro-democracy tech.
@sammgreg.bsky.social reports ⬇️
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Had a great time at #DNSummit last Friday representing @newsmastfoundation.org!
Huge thanks to @democracynetworkuk.bsky.social for putting it together (and for hosting away from London).
Huge thanks to @democracynetworkuk.bsky.social for putting it together (and for hosting away from London).
March 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Had a great time at #DNSummit last Friday representing @newsmastfoundation.org!
Huge thanks to @democracynetworkuk.bsky.social for putting it together (and for hosting away from London).
Huge thanks to @democracynetworkuk.bsky.social for putting it together (and for hosting away from London).
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As part of the summit’s speed networking, I was asked what gives me hope. My answer was it’s people working together towards a common vision, even though there might be an infinite number of paths we take to reach that end goal. And events like this provide a platform for this (7/8)
March 1, 2025 at 1:20 PM
As part of the summit’s speed networking, I was asked what gives me hope. My answer was it’s people working together towards a common vision, even though there might be an infinite number of paths we take to reach that end goal. And events like this provide a platform for this (7/8)
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Really pleased to have chaired an event about our put people first campaign with @democracynetworkuk.bsky.social @compinpolitics.bsky.social & to have heard from many others especially @electheruk.bsky.social
February 28, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Really pleased to have chaired an event about our put people first campaign with @democracynetworkuk.bsky.social @compinpolitics.bsky.social & to have heard from many others especially @electheruk.bsky.social
Watching the DN Summit online? Catch 'Feeling the Chill now;
us02web.zoom.us/j/87332942318 (passcode: 862951)
#DNSummit25
us02web.zoom.us/j/87332942318 (passcode: 862951)
#DNSummit25
February 28, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Watching the DN Summit online? Catch 'Feeling the Chill now;
us02web.zoom.us/j/87332942318 (passcode: 862951)
#DNSummit25
us02web.zoom.us/j/87332942318 (passcode: 862951)
#DNSummit25
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Enjoying the launch of the #CleanUpPolitics campaign #DNSummit25 @democracynetworkuk.bsky.social @politicsproject.bsky.social @politicsinaction.bsky.social
February 28, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Enjoying the launch of the #CleanUpPolitics campaign #DNSummit25 @democracynetworkuk.bsky.social @politicsproject.bsky.social @politicsinaction.bsky.social
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Panel on confronting the threats to democracy @democracynetworkuk.bsky.social @38degrees.bsky.social @hopenothate.org.uk @fairvoteuk.bsky.social Operation Black Vote ‘we need to restore faith in politics’ #DNSummit25
February 28, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Panel on confronting the threats to democracy @democracynetworkuk.bsky.social @38degrees.bsky.social @hopenothate.org.uk @fairvoteuk.bsky.social Operation Black Vote ‘we need to restore faith in politics’ #DNSummit25
Do you have your ticket?
If you're at our event don't forget to participate in our collective notes 👇(summit.democracynetwork.org.uk/collectiveno...)
Share an interesting quote, something that inspired you or something new you learned. 🗣️
If you're at our event don't forget to participate in our collective notes 👇(summit.democracynetwork.org.uk/collectiveno...)
Share an interesting quote, something that inspired you or something new you learned. 🗣️
Collective Notes
Collective Notes for you to share during the sessions.
summit.democracynetwork.org.uk
February 28, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Do you have your ticket?
If you're at our event don't forget to participate in our collective notes 👇(summit.democracynetwork.org.uk/collectiveno...)
Share an interesting quote, something that inspired you or something new you learned. 🗣️
If you're at our event don't forget to participate in our collective notes 👇(summit.democracynetwork.org.uk/collectiveno...)
Share an interesting quote, something that inspired you or something new you learned. 🗣️
Reposted by The Democracy Network
Great opening speech from Michael Crick at the @democracynetworkuk.bsky.social summit #DNsummit25 in Sheffield on the perils facing Democracy @politicsinaction.bsky.social @politicsproject.bsky.social
February 28, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Great opening speech from Michael Crick at the @democracynetworkuk.bsky.social summit #DNsummit25 in Sheffield on the perils facing Democracy @politicsinaction.bsky.social @politicsproject.bsky.social
🚀And we’re off!
Sarah Castell, CEO of @involveuk.bsky.social kicks off #DNSummit25 🙌
We’ll be posting live from the summit here in Sheffield, so follow along for updates! 👀
Sarah Castell, CEO of @involveuk.bsky.social kicks off #DNSummit25 🙌
We’ll be posting live from the summit here in Sheffield, so follow along for updates! 👀
February 28, 2025 at 10:09 AM
🚀And we’re off!
Sarah Castell, CEO of @involveuk.bsky.social kicks off #DNSummit25 🙌
We’ll be posting live from the summit here in Sheffield, so follow along for updates! 👀
Sarah Castell, CEO of @involveuk.bsky.social kicks off #DNSummit25 🙌
We’ll be posting live from the summit here in Sheffield, so follow along for updates! 👀
🚨 There's just 1 day to go until #DNSummit25!
🎟️ We still have some tickets remaining – so this is your last call to join us in Sheffield for a day of powerful discussions, networking, and fresh ideas on the future of democracy.
Full schedule and tickets here👇
https://buff.ly/3Xh8cQ0
🎟️ We still have some tickets remaining – so this is your last call to join us in Sheffield for a day of powerful discussions, networking, and fresh ideas on the future of democracy.
Full schedule and tickets here👇
https://buff.ly/3Xh8cQ0
February 27, 2025 at 9:15 AM
🚨 There's just 1 day to go until #DNSummit25!
🎟️ We still have some tickets remaining – so this is your last call to join us in Sheffield for a day of powerful discussions, networking, and fresh ideas on the future of democracy.
Full schedule and tickets here👇
https://buff.ly/3Xh8cQ0
🎟️ We still have some tickets remaining – so this is your last call to join us in Sheffield for a day of powerful discussions, networking, and fresh ideas on the future of democracy.
Full schedule and tickets here👇
https://buff.ly/3Xh8cQ0
📢 Fiona Barrows will be leading the final plenary session of the day at #DNSummit25, inviting attendees to 'turn democracy upside down' 💭
📆 Friday 28th February
📍 Sheffield
🎟️ Full schedule and last remaining tickets here! 👇
https://buff.ly/43ay83k
📆 Friday 28th February
📍 Sheffield
🎟️ Full schedule and last remaining tickets here! 👇
https://buff.ly/43ay83k
February 26, 2025 at 1:30 PM
📢 Fiona Barrows will be leading the final plenary session of the day at #DNSummit25, inviting attendees to 'turn democracy upside down' 💭
📆 Friday 28th February
📍 Sheffield
🎟️ Full schedule and last remaining tickets here! 👇
https://buff.ly/43ay83k
📆 Friday 28th February
📍 Sheffield
🎟️ Full schedule and last remaining tickets here! 👇
https://buff.ly/43ay83k
📢 @joe-mitchell.com of @publicinterestnews.org.uk invites attendees to create a mini-Local News Commission in Sheffield as he explores the Future of Local News at #DNSummit25 this Friday.
📆 Friday 28th February
📍 Sheffield
🎟️ Full schedule and last tickets here! 👇
https://buff.ly/3Xh8cQ0
📆 Friday 28th February
📍 Sheffield
🎟️ Full schedule and last tickets here! 👇
https://buff.ly/3Xh8cQ0
February 26, 2025 at 12:30 PM
📢 @joe-mitchell.com of @publicinterestnews.org.uk invites attendees to create a mini-Local News Commission in Sheffield as he explores the Future of Local News at #DNSummit25 this Friday.
📆 Friday 28th February
📍 Sheffield
🎟️ Full schedule and last tickets here! 👇
https://buff.ly/3Xh8cQ0
📆 Friday 28th February
📍 Sheffield
🎟️ Full schedule and last tickets here! 👇
https://buff.ly/3Xh8cQ0
📢 Harriet Andrews from @politicsproject.bsky.social joins us to lead a discussion on votes at 16 and the role of education in shaping democratic participation at #DNSummit25 this Friday!
📆 Friday 28th February
📍 Sheffield
🎟️ Full schedule and last tickets here! 👇
https://buff.ly/3Xh8cQ0
📆 Friday 28th February
📍 Sheffield
🎟️ Full schedule and last tickets here! 👇
https://buff.ly/3Xh8cQ0
February 26, 2025 at 12:01 PM
📢 Harriet Andrews from @politicsproject.bsky.social joins us to lead a discussion on votes at 16 and the role of education in shaping democratic participation at #DNSummit25 this Friday!
📆 Friday 28th February
📍 Sheffield
🎟️ Full schedule and last tickets here! 👇
https://buff.ly/3Xh8cQ0
📆 Friday 28th February
📍 Sheffield
🎟️ Full schedule and last tickets here! 👇
https://buff.ly/3Xh8cQ0
📢 @juliacushion.bsky.social from @mysociety.org joins us at #DNSummit25 this Friday to explore the role that technology can play in strengthening democracy.
📆 Friday 28th February
📍 Sheffield
🎟️ Full schedule and last tickets here! 👇
https://buff.ly/3Xh8cQ0
📆 Friday 28th February
📍 Sheffield
🎟️ Full schedule and last tickets here! 👇
https://buff.ly/3Xh8cQ0
February 26, 2025 at 11:30 AM
📢 @juliacushion.bsky.social from @mysociety.org joins us at #DNSummit25 this Friday to explore the role that technology can play in strengthening democracy.
📆 Friday 28th February
📍 Sheffield
🎟️ Full schedule and last tickets here! 👇
https://buff.ly/3Xh8cQ0
📆 Friday 28th February
📍 Sheffield
🎟️ Full schedule and last tickets here! 👇
https://buff.ly/3Xh8cQ0
📢 @simonduffy.bsky.social of Citizen Network and Tom Brake from @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social join us at #DNSummit25 to explore the next steps for #devolution in England.
📆 Friday 28th February
📍 Sheffield
🎟️ Full schedule and final tickets here! 👇
https://buff.ly/3Xh8cQ0
📆 Friday 28th February
📍 Sheffield
🎟️ Full schedule and final tickets here! 👇
https://buff.ly/3Xh8cQ0
February 26, 2025 at 11:00 AM
📢 @simonduffy.bsky.social of Citizen Network and Tom Brake from @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social join us at #DNSummit25 to explore the next steps for #devolution in England.
📆 Friday 28th February
📍 Sheffield
🎟️ Full schedule and final tickets here! 👇
https://buff.ly/3Xh8cQ0
📆 Friday 28th February
📍 Sheffield
🎟️ Full schedule and final tickets here! 👇
https://buff.ly/3Xh8cQ0
📢 @annabelmullin.bsky.social of @electheruk.bsky.social joins us at #DNSummit25 this Friday for a session exploring strategies to improve women's political participation.
📆 Friday 28th February
📍 Sheffield
🎟️ Full schedule and final tickets here! 👇
https://buff.ly/3Xh8cQ0
📆 Friday 28th February
📍 Sheffield
🎟️ Full schedule and final tickets here! 👇
https://buff.ly/3Xh8cQ0
February 26, 2025 at 10:00 AM
📢 @annabelmullin.bsky.social of @electheruk.bsky.social joins us at #DNSummit25 this Friday for a session exploring strategies to improve women's political participation.
📆 Friday 28th February
📍 Sheffield
🎟️ Full schedule and final tickets here! 👇
https://buff.ly/3Xh8cQ0
📆 Friday 28th February
📍 Sheffield
🎟️ Full schedule and final tickets here! 👇
https://buff.ly/3Xh8cQ0
🚨 2 days to go!
The Democracy Network Summit is nearly here 🤩
📆 THIS Friday 28th February
📍 Sheffield
🎟️ See the full schedule and grab some of the last remaining tickets here! 👇
https://buff.ly/3Xh8cQ0
#DNSummit25
The Democracy Network Summit is nearly here 🤩
📆 THIS Friday 28th February
📍 Sheffield
🎟️ See the full schedule and grab some of the last remaining tickets here! 👇
https://buff.ly/3Xh8cQ0
#DNSummit25
February 26, 2025 at 9:00 AM
🚨 2 days to go!
The Democracy Network Summit is nearly here 🤩
📆 THIS Friday 28th February
📍 Sheffield
🎟️ See the full schedule and grab some of the last remaining tickets here! 👇
https://buff.ly/3Xh8cQ0
#DNSummit25
The Democracy Network Summit is nearly here 🤩
📆 THIS Friday 28th February
📍 Sheffield
🎟️ See the full schedule and grab some of the last remaining tickets here! 👇
https://buff.ly/3Xh8cQ0
#DNSummit25
The day is finally here that we can say:
🚨 The Democracy Network Summit 2025 is THIS WEEK! 🚨
📆 THIS Friday 28th February
📍 Sheffield
🎟️ See the full schedule and grab your tickets - there's still time! 👇
summit.democracynetwork.org.uk
#DNSummit25
🚨 The Democracy Network Summit 2025 is THIS WEEK! 🚨
📆 THIS Friday 28th February
📍 Sheffield
🎟️ See the full schedule and grab your tickets - there's still time! 👇
summit.democracynetwork.org.uk
#DNSummit25
February 24, 2025 at 9:25 AM
The day is finally here that we can say:
🚨 The Democracy Network Summit 2025 is THIS WEEK! 🚨
📆 THIS Friday 28th February
📍 Sheffield
🎟️ See the full schedule and grab your tickets - there's still time! 👇
summit.democracynetwork.org.uk
#DNSummit25
🚨 The Democracy Network Summit 2025 is THIS WEEK! 🚨
📆 THIS Friday 28th February
📍 Sheffield
🎟️ See the full schedule and grab your tickets - there's still time! 👇
summit.democracynetwork.org.uk
#DNSummit25
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📣 Going to @democracynetworkuk.bsky.social summit next week?
Team TPP will be there ready to chat about all things democratic education and Democracy Classroom.
Plus, our director, Harriet Andrews, will be speaking about Votes at 16 and the Curriculum Review.
See you there! 👋
Team TPP will be there ready to chat about all things democratic education and Democracy Classroom.
Plus, our director, Harriet Andrews, will be speaking about Votes at 16 and the Curriculum Review.
See you there! 👋
February 21, 2025 at 12:57 PM
📣 Going to @democracynetworkuk.bsky.social summit next week?
Team TPP will be there ready to chat about all things democratic education and Democracy Classroom.
Plus, our director, Harriet Andrews, will be speaking about Votes at 16 and the Curriculum Review.
See you there! 👋
Team TPP will be there ready to chat about all things democratic education and Democracy Classroom.
Plus, our director, Harriet Andrews, will be speaking about Votes at 16 and the Curriculum Review.
See you there! 👋
📢 Join us next week as our panel explores the big threats facing democracy in the UK and how we should respond 👇
W/ Amna Ahmad, Anki Deo | @hopenothate.org.uk, @claretotty.bsky.social | @extinctionrebellion.uk and @mcgregor.bsky.social | @38degrees.bsky.social
🎟️👇
summit.democracynetwork.org.uk
W/ Amna Ahmad, Anki Deo | @hopenothate.org.uk, @claretotty.bsky.social | @extinctionrebellion.uk and @mcgregor.bsky.social | @38degrees.bsky.social
🎟️👇
summit.democracynetwork.org.uk
February 20, 2025 at 1:13 PM
📢 Join us next week as our panel explores the big threats facing democracy in the UK and how we should respond 👇
W/ Amna Ahmad, Anki Deo | @hopenothate.org.uk, @claretotty.bsky.social | @extinctionrebellion.uk and @mcgregor.bsky.social | @38degrees.bsky.social
🎟️👇
summit.democracynetwork.org.uk
W/ Amna Ahmad, Anki Deo | @hopenothate.org.uk, @claretotty.bsky.social | @extinctionrebellion.uk and @mcgregor.bsky.social | @38degrees.bsky.social
🎟️👇
summit.democracynetwork.org.uk
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At @democracynetworkuk.bsky.social summit next Friday I’ll be working with Tom Brake of @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social to explore next steps for #devolution in England. Come along - we’re in #Sheffield #Yorkshire
28th February
28th February
February 20, 2025 at 11:39 AM
At @democracynetworkuk.bsky.social summit next Friday I’ll be working with Tom Brake of @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social to explore next steps for #devolution in England. Come along - we’re in #Sheffield #Yorkshire
28th February
28th February
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Really excited to be speaking about pro-democracy tech at @democracynetworkuk.bsky.social summit next Friday in Sheffield!
There's a great line-up of speakers from across the sector, hope to see you there!
summit.democracynetwork.org.uk
There's a great line-up of speakers from across the sector, hope to see you there!
summit.democracynetwork.org.uk
February 19, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Really excited to be speaking about pro-democracy tech at @democracynetworkuk.bsky.social summit next Friday in Sheffield!
There's a great line-up of speakers from across the sector, hope to see you there!
summit.democracynetwork.org.uk
There's a great line-up of speakers from across the sector, hope to see you there!
summit.democracynetwork.org.uk
📢 We’re excited to share that journalist Michael Crick will be joining us as a keynote speaker for the Democracy Network Summit 2025 next week!
📆 Friday 28th February
📍 Sheffield
🎟️ See the full schedule and grab your tickets 👇
summit.democracynetwork.org.uk
#DNSummit25
📆 Friday 28th February
📍 Sheffield
🎟️ See the full schedule and grab your tickets 👇
summit.democracynetwork.org.uk
#DNSummit25
February 19, 2025 at 9:36 AM
📢 We’re excited to share that journalist Michael Crick will be joining us as a keynote speaker for the Democracy Network Summit 2025 next week!
📆 Friday 28th February
📍 Sheffield
🎟️ See the full schedule and grab your tickets 👇
summit.democracynetwork.org.uk
#DNSummit25
📆 Friday 28th February
📍 Sheffield
🎟️ See the full schedule and grab your tickets 👇
summit.democracynetwork.org.uk
#DNSummit25
Less than one month to go - book your tickets for the 2025 Democracy Network summit now!
🗓️February 28th, Sheffield Hallam University
Tickets below 👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/democracy-...
🗓️February 28th, Sheffield Hallam University
Tickets below 👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/democracy-...
Democracy Network Summit 2025
Join us in Sheffield at Democracy Network Summit 2025
www.eventbrite.co.uk
February 6, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Less than one month to go - book your tickets for the 2025 Democracy Network summit now!
🗓️February 28th, Sheffield Hallam University
Tickets below 👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/democracy-...
🗓️February 28th, Sheffield Hallam University
Tickets below 👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/democracy-...