Hugo Bebbington
@hugobebbington.bsky.social
comms at POLITICO via Twitter + CNN, beleaguered Bristol City fan
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All the best career moves in communications happen in London Influence, so I’m thrilled to be among them and even more so to start this new role at POLITICO. 🎉
👉 www.politico.com/blogs/politi...
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July 31, 2025 at 3:07 PM
All the best career moves in communications happen in London Influence, so I’m thrilled to be among them and even more so to start this new role at POLITICO. 🎉
👉 www.politico.com/blogs/politi...
👉 www.politico.com/blogs/politi...
"He loves dictators and billionaires. When he sees people with money, he melts."
A fascinating portrait of FIFA's Gianni Infantino and how he's learnt to navigate the America's politics from the White House to the local level.
www.politico.com/news/2025/07...
A fascinating portrait of FIFA's Gianni Infantino and how he's learnt to navigate the America's politics from the White House to the local level.
www.politico.com/news/2025/07...
FIFA's president plays the American game
How Gianni Infantino learned to navigate the country’s politics, from the White House to city councils.
www.politico.com
July 22, 2025 at 12:21 PM
"He loves dictators and billionaires. When he sees people with money, he melts."
A fascinating portrait of FIFA's Gianni Infantino and how he's learnt to navigate the America's politics from the White House to the local level.
www.politico.com/news/2025/07...
A fascinating portrait of FIFA's Gianni Infantino and how he's learnt to navigate the America's politics from the White House to the local level.
www.politico.com/news/2025/07...
Playbook is already the must-read newsletter for understanding the latest from D.C., thanks to Jack Blanchard - but with the addition of Dasha Burns and The Playbook Podcast, it’s now essential listening too. 🎧
👉 www.politico.com/blogs/politi...
👉 www.politico.com/blogs/politi...
May 12, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Playbook is already the must-read newsletter for understanding the latest from D.C., thanks to Jack Blanchard - but with the addition of Dasha Burns and The Playbook Podcast, it’s now essential listening too. 🎧
👉 www.politico.com/blogs/politi...
👉 www.politico.com/blogs/politi...
come for the insights on our growth in Europe and the UK over the last decade
stay for an all time great segue from @bronmaher.bsky.social
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stay for an all time great segue from @bronmaher.bsky.social
pressgazette.co.uk/media_busine...
April 24, 2025 at 12:22 PM
come for the insights on our growth in Europe and the UK over the last decade
stay for an all time great segue from @bronmaher.bsky.social
pressgazette.co.uk/media_busine...
stay for an all time great segue from @bronmaher.bsky.social
pressgazette.co.uk/media_busine...
Good to see my engagement and enthusiasm is suitably captured via AI transcripts
April 15, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Good to see my engagement and enthusiasm is suitably captured via AI transcripts
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EXCLUSIVE: Trump has told his inner circle, including members of his Cabinet, that Elon Musk will soon be stepping back from his current role as governing partner, ubiquitous cheerleader and Washington hatchet man. www.politico.com/news/magazin...
April 2, 2025 at 3:33 PM
EXCLUSIVE: Trump has told his inner circle, including members of his Cabinet, that Elon Musk will soon be stepping back from his current role as governing partner, ubiquitous cheerleader and Washington hatchet man. www.politico.com/news/magazin...
🔊 “Yeah, we're not boring, I can say that.”
POLITICO's @msolletty.bsky.social joined BBC's Newscast to discuss the fallout from Marine Le Pen being banned from running for public office by a court on Monday.
POLITICO's @msolletty.bsky.social joined BBC's Newscast to discuss the fallout from Marine Le Pen being banned from running for public office by a court on Monday.
Newscast - Au Revoir Marine Le Pen? - BBC Sounds
Le Pen is barred from running for public office after being found guilty of embezzlement.
www.bbc.co.uk
April 1, 2025 at 9:38 AM
🔊 “Yeah, we're not boring, I can say that.”
POLITICO's @msolletty.bsky.social joined BBC's Newscast to discuss the fallout from Marine Le Pen being banned from running for public office by a court on Monday.
POLITICO's @msolletty.bsky.social joined BBC's Newscast to discuss the fallout from Marine Le Pen being banned from running for public office by a court on Monday.
Not all of us can be political insiders, but at least you can eat like one.
www.politico.com/interactives...
www.politico.com/interactives...
How to Dine Like a Washington Insider
Where Republicans and Democrats are spending their money in D.C.
www.politico.com
March 11, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Not all of us can be political insiders, but at least you can eat like one.
www.politico.com/interactives...
www.politico.com/interactives...
Nice hat-tip from @newsagents.bsky.social this evening on POLITICO's exclusive report about members of President Trump's entourage secretly meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy's Ukrainian opponents.
Is Trump trying to topple Zelenskyy?
Podcast Episode · The News Agents · 06/03/2025 · 31m
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March 6, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Nice hat-tip from @newsagents.bsky.social this evening on POLITICO's exclusive report about members of President Trump's entourage secretly meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy's Ukrainian opponents.
Attending @journalismfestival.com in Perugia? 🇮🇹
Join POLITICO's Jamil Anderlini for a discussion on how news outlets can deliver impactful journalism - no matter the political climate - and leverage subscription models for sustainable growth. #IJF25
www.journalismfestival.com/programme/20...
Join POLITICO's Jamil Anderlini for a discussion on how news outlets can deliver impactful journalism - no matter the political climate - and leverage subscription models for sustainable growth. #IJF25
www.journalismfestival.com/programme/20...
March 6, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Attending @journalismfestival.com in Perugia? 🇮🇹
Join POLITICO's Jamil Anderlini for a discussion on how news outlets can deliver impactful journalism - no matter the political climate - and leverage subscription models for sustainable growth. #IJF25
www.journalismfestival.com/programme/20...
Join POLITICO's Jamil Anderlini for a discussion on how news outlets can deliver impactful journalism - no matter the political climate - and leverage subscription models for sustainable growth. #IJF25
www.journalismfestival.com/programme/20...
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Donald Trump tried and failed to find a chink in the EU’s armor through a trade war in his first term.
But now he’s found a more vulnerable spot: The massive security crisis he’s engineered by withdrawing US support for Ukraine is exposing potentially lethal cracks in the 27-nation bloc.
But now he’s found a more vulnerable spot: The massive security crisis he’s engineered by withdrawing US support for Ukraine is exposing potentially lethal cracks in the 27-nation bloc.
Trump wants to destroy the EU — and rebuild it in his image
Donald Trump won’t deal with the EU. The EU can’t deal with Trump.
ow.ly
March 6, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Donald Trump tried and failed to find a chink in the EU’s armor through a trade war in his first term.
But now he’s found a more vulnerable spot: The massive security crisis he’s engineered by withdrawing US support for Ukraine is exposing potentially lethal cracks in the 27-nation bloc.
But now he’s found a more vulnerable spot: The massive security crisis he’s engineered by withdrawing US support for Ukraine is exposing potentially lethal cracks in the 27-nation bloc.
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Buyers and shoppers, particularly those attending the fashion week circuit, are choosing to spend in Paris over London.
And critics point to Brexit to explain the UK’s waning fashion influence.
And critics point to Brexit to explain the UK’s waning fashion influence.
Brexit stole the show from London Fashion Week — and gifted it to Paris
As red tape and higher costs hammer British designers, France is ready to pounce.
ow.ly
March 4, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Buyers and shoppers, particularly those attending the fashion week circuit, are choosing to spend in Paris over London.
And critics point to Brexit to explain the UK’s waning fashion influence.
And critics point to Brexit to explain the UK’s waning fashion influence.
What's France's role in a peace deal in Ukraine?
POLITICO's editor at large in France, @msolletty.bsky.social, joined Adam Fleming and Chris Mason to discuss the latest on BBC's Newscast ⬇️
POLITICO's editor at large in France, @msolletty.bsky.social, joined Adam Fleming and Chris Mason to discuss the latest on BBC's Newscast ⬇️
Newscast - Can Starmer and Macron Win the Peace? - BBC Sounds
And, Trump criticises Zelensky again online.
www.bbc.co.uk
March 3, 2025 at 8:43 PM
What's France's role in a peace deal in Ukraine?
POLITICO's editor at large in France, @msolletty.bsky.social, joined Adam Fleming and Chris Mason to discuss the latest on BBC's Newscast ⬇️
POLITICO's editor at large in France, @msolletty.bsky.social, joined Adam Fleming and Chris Mason to discuss the latest on BBC's Newscast ⬇️
An ideal payday/weekend listen ⬇️
🎙️ NEW ep. PMs and their Chancellors: How to survive no11
From Black Wednesday to Gordon Brown, austerity & more. Why Chancellor is the hardest gig in SW1.
George Osborne
Norman Lamont
@theobertram.bsky.social
Sam White
Poppy Mitchell-Rose
Rupert Harrison
www.politico.eu/podcast/west...
From Black Wednesday to Gordon Brown, austerity & more. Why Chancellor is the hardest gig in SW1.
George Osborne
Norman Lamont
@theobertram.bsky.social
Sam White
Poppy Mitchell-Rose
Rupert Harrison
www.politico.eu/podcast/west...
How to survive No 11 Downing Street
With Keir Starmer recently forced to promise his chancellor, Rachel Reeves, would stay on until the next election, Westminster Insider Host Sascha O’Sullivan talks to former chancellors and a…
www.politico.eu
February 28, 2025 at 11:14 AM
An ideal payday/weekend listen ⬇️
10/10 headline and story combo imo
Cheers and then boos for evil penguin Feathers McGraw as statue unveiled
Wallace and Gromit creator Nick Park revealed the sculpture in his home city of Preston.
www.independent.co.uk
February 20, 2025 at 6:11 PM
10/10 headline and story combo imo
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Need to rally the troops? Why not hire ousted British Prime Ministers Rishi Sunak and David Cameron for a stirring motivational speech?
Rishi Sunak and David Cameron to cash in with US speaking gigs
Former British prime ministers sign up to offer their wisdom at the Washington Speakers Bureau.
www.politico.eu
February 4, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Need to rally the troops? Why not hire ousted British Prime Ministers Rishi Sunak and David Cameron for a stirring motivational speech?
POLITICO is joining forces with the Munich Security Conference in a one-of-a-kind partnership - and we’re opening the doors to the inaugural POLITICO Pub. (Yes, a pub)
Full press release below, but feel free to DM me for more details - hope to see you there! 🍻
👉 www.politico.eu/politico-and...
Full press release below, but feel free to DM me for more details - hope to see you there! 🍻
👉 www.politico.eu/politico-and...
January 31, 2025 at 8:03 AM
POLITICO is joining forces with the Munich Security Conference in a one-of-a-kind partnership - and we’re opening the doors to the inaugural POLITICO Pub. (Yes, a pub)
Full press release below, but feel free to DM me for more details - hope to see you there! 🍻
👉 www.politico.eu/politico-and...
Full press release below, but feel free to DM me for more details - hope to see you there! 🍻
👉 www.politico.eu/politico-and...
Delighted to see POLITICO win two awards at the inaugural Political Podcast Awards last night 🏆 🏆 .
@saschaosullivan.bsky.social was named Rising Star and, alongside our partners at Sky News, we also won Best Presenters with Jack Blanchard and @samcoatessky.bsky.social taking home the trophy.
@saschaosullivan.bsky.social was named Rising Star and, alongside our partners at Sky News, we also won Best Presenters with Jack Blanchard and @samcoatessky.bsky.social taking home the trophy.
January 30, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Delighted to see POLITICO win two awards at the inaugural Political Podcast Awards last night 🏆 🏆 .
@saschaosullivan.bsky.social was named Rising Star and, alongside our partners at Sky News, we also won Best Presenters with Jack Blanchard and @samcoatessky.bsky.social taking home the trophy.
@saschaosullivan.bsky.social was named Rising Star and, alongside our partners at Sky News, we also won Best Presenters with Jack Blanchard and @samcoatessky.bsky.social taking home the trophy.
Esther's reporting continues to lead the way in exposing working conditions and misconduct within Westminster.
Her latest scoop underscores the importance of retelling these stories, with this incident now under police investigation.
(via @estwebber.bsky.social)
Her latest scoop underscores the importance of retelling these stories, with this incident now under police investigation.
(via @estwebber.bsky.social)
Police are investigating after a woman reported having her drink spiked in one of the bars on the UK’s parliamentary estate, POLITICO has learned.
Police probe ‘spiking’ incident in UK parliament
A parliamentary researcher alerted bar staff and security to her drink being tampered with.
www.politico.eu
January 15, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Esther's reporting continues to lead the way in exposing working conditions and misconduct within Westminster.
Her latest scoop underscores the importance of retelling these stories, with this incident now under police investigation.
(via @estwebber.bsky.social)
Her latest scoop underscores the importance of retelling these stories, with this incident now under police investigation.
(via @estwebber.bsky.social)
Reposted by Hugo Bebbington
EXC: Police are investigating after a woman reported being spiked in Stranger's Bar in parliament last week
Met spokesperson: "The investigation is ongoing and the victim is being supported by officers."
Story here:
www.politico.eu/article/poli...
Met spokesperson: "The investigation is ongoing and the victim is being supported by officers."
Story here:
www.politico.eu/article/poli...
Police probe ‘spiking’ incident in UK parliament
A parliamentary researcher alerted bar staff and security to her drink being tampered with.
www.politico.eu
January 15, 2025 at 4:57 PM
EXC: Police are investigating after a woman reported being spiked in Stranger's Bar in parliament last week
Met spokesperson: "The investigation is ongoing and the victim is being supported by officers."
Story here:
www.politico.eu/article/poli...
Met spokesperson: "The investigation is ongoing and the victim is being supported by officers."
Story here:
www.politico.eu/article/poli...
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Politico UK editor Jack Blanchard is moving to Washington DC to become managing editor and author of its flagship Playbook newsletter, bringing "fresh energy and perspective"
POLITICO Announces Jack Blanchard as Managing Editor & Author of Playbook in Washington D.C.
POLITICO Announces Jack Blanchard as Managing Editor & Author of Playbook in Washington D.C.
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January 13, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Politico UK editor Jack Blanchard is moving to Washington DC to become managing editor and author of its flagship Playbook newsletter, bringing "fresh energy and perspective"
A big day for us at POLITICO as we've announced that Jack Blanchard will be moving to our headquarters in Washington D.C., to take the helm of our flagship Playbook newsletter.
We couldn’t be more excited to see what Jack and the team will deliver to your inbox every morning, starting January 20 👇
We couldn’t be more excited to see what Jack and the team will deliver to your inbox every morning, starting January 20 👇
POLITICO Announces Jack Blanchard as Managing Editor & Author of Playbook in Washington D.C.
POLITICO Announces Jack Blanchard as Managing Editor & Author of Playbook in Washington D.C.
www.politico.eu
January 13, 2025 at 12:40 PM
A big day for us at POLITICO as we've announced that Jack Blanchard will be moving to our headquarters in Washington D.C., to take the helm of our flagship Playbook newsletter.
We couldn’t be more excited to see what Jack and the team will deliver to your inbox every morning, starting January 20 👇
We couldn’t be more excited to see what Jack and the team will deliver to your inbox every morning, starting January 20 👇
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Courtesy of Christmas playbook – and Liz Truss – here is the absolute worst way to cook roast potatoes you’re ever going to see.
Absolutely do not do what she says: the parboil is essential (and shake them before they go in the oil, which MUST be v hot)
Absolutely do not do what she says: the parboil is essential (and shake them before they go in the oil, which MUST be v hot)
December 25, 2024 at 10:40 AM
Courtesy of Christmas playbook – and Liz Truss – here is the absolute worst way to cook roast potatoes you’re ever going to see.
Absolutely do not do what she says: the parboil is essential (and shake them before they go in the oil, which MUST be v hot)
Absolutely do not do what she says: the parboil is essential (and shake them before they go in the oil, which MUST be v hot)
"There is a POLITICO moment in France."
Wrapping up for Christmas with some reflections from @msolletty.bsky.social on how our newsroom in Paris has deftly navigated a year of political turbulence and seized the moment to strengthen our business model in France.
Wrapping up for Christmas with some reflections from @msolletty.bsky.social on how our newsroom in Paris has deftly navigated a year of political turbulence and seized the moment to strengthen our business model in France.
Avec l’arrivée de Nicolas Barré à sa tête, le média américain Politico gagne du terrain en France
DÉCRYPTAGE - Dopée par la crise politique, la rédaction française du média table sur l’arrivée à sa tête, début janvier, de l’ex-numéro un des « Échos » pour gagner en notoriété et renforcer son modèl...
www.lefigaro.fr
December 24, 2024 at 11:00 AM
"There is a POLITICO moment in France."
Wrapping up for Christmas with some reflections from @msolletty.bsky.social on how our newsroom in Paris has deftly navigated a year of political turbulence and seized the moment to strengthen our business model in France.
Wrapping up for Christmas with some reflections from @msolletty.bsky.social on how our newsroom in Paris has deftly navigated a year of political turbulence and seized the moment to strengthen our business model in France.