Prof Colin Talbot
@colintalbot.bsky.social
Prof of Government (Emeritus) Manchester ▪️co-ops and cooperation ▪️progressive pluralism▪️ex Aikidoka ▪️Arsenal ▪️Born Dover (that's my Castle)
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Just how co-operative do we want the economy, state and society to be?
Colin Talbot turns to the work of John Restakis as he considers efforts to grow the co-op sector and rethink and revive struggling economies
www.thenews.coop
Just how co-operative do we want the economy, state and society to be?
Colin Talbot turns to the work of John Restakis as he considers efforts to grow the co-op sector and rethink and revive struggling economies
www.thenews.coop/just-how-co-...
Colin Talbot turns to the work of John Restakis as he considers efforts to grow the co-op sector and rethink and revive struggling economies
www.thenews.coop/just-how-co-...
Plugging the Energy Gaps: The (Small) Nuclear Option?
I wrote this in 2020. Thought I’d re post it today
statecraft.blog/2020/03/10/p...
I wrote this in 2020. Thought I’d re post it today
statecraft.blog/2020/03/10/p...
Plugging the Energy Gaps: The (Small) Nuclear Option?
By Colin Talbot I was recently asked to provide some comments on the issue of Small Modular Nuclear Reactors (SMRs). These are small reactors built in a factory and shipped to where they will be us…
statecraft.blog
November 13, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Plugging the Energy Gaps: The (Small) Nuclear Option?
I wrote this in 2020. Thought I’d re post it today
statecraft.blog/2020/03/10/p...
I wrote this in 2020. Thought I’d re post it today
statecraft.blog/2020/03/10/p...
www.uk.coop
November 13, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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SPEAKING OFFER:
My periodic offer to do (online) sessions for schools, universities or any other interested group. Free.
My main topics are around government and public admin; the evolution of cooperation; the cooperative movement. And lots more - so just ask. 😃
Engaged in politics since 1967!
My periodic offer to do (online) sessions for schools, universities or any other interested group. Free.
My main topics are around government and public admin; the evolution of cooperation; the cooperative movement. And lots more - so just ask. 😃
Engaged in politics since 1967!
November 7, 2025 at 5:35 PM
SPEAKING OFFER:
My periodic offer to do (online) sessions for schools, universities or any other interested group. Free.
My main topics are around government and public admin; the evolution of cooperation; the cooperative movement. And lots more - so just ask. 😃
Engaged in politics since 1967!
My periodic offer to do (online) sessions for schools, universities or any other interested group. Free.
My main topics are around government and public admin; the evolution of cooperation; the cooperative movement. And lots more - so just ask. 😃
Engaged in politics since 1967!
SPEAKING OFFER:
My periodic offer to do (online) sessions for schools, universities or any other interested group. Free.
My main topics are around government and public admin; the evolution of cooperation; the cooperative movement. And lots more - so just ask. 😃
Engaged in politics since 1967!
My periodic offer to do (online) sessions for schools, universities or any other interested group. Free.
My main topics are around government and public admin; the evolution of cooperation; the cooperative movement. And lots more - so just ask. 😃
Engaged in politics since 1967!
November 7, 2025 at 5:35 PM
SPEAKING OFFER:
My periodic offer to do (online) sessions for schools, universities or any other interested group. Free.
My main topics are around government and public admin; the evolution of cooperation; the cooperative movement. And lots more - so just ask. 😃
Engaged in politics since 1967!
My periodic offer to do (online) sessions for schools, universities or any other interested group. Free.
My main topics are around government and public admin; the evolution of cooperation; the cooperative movement. And lots more - so just ask. 😃
Engaged in politics since 1967!
Co-operative enterprises are a significant part of the global economy.
Yet business schools, especially in the UK, largely ignore them.
Why?
(graphic from International Cooperative Alliance)
Yet business schools, especially in the UK, largely ignore them.
Why?
(graphic from International Cooperative Alliance)
November 5, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Co-operative enterprises are a significant part of the global economy.
Yet business schools, especially in the UK, largely ignore them.
Why?
(graphic from International Cooperative Alliance)
Yet business schools, especially in the UK, largely ignore them.
Why?
(graphic from International Cooperative Alliance)
Reposted by Prof Colin Talbot
Just how co-operative do we want the economy, state and society to be?
Colin Talbot turns to the work of John Restakis as he considers efforts to grow the co-op sector and rethink and revive struggling economies
www.thenews.coop/just-how-co-...
Colin Talbot turns to the work of John Restakis as he considers efforts to grow the co-op sector and rethink and revive struggling economies
www.thenews.coop/just-how-co-...
Just how co-operative do we want the economy, state and society to be?
Colin Talbot turns to the work of John Restakis as he considers efforts to grow the co-op sector and rethink and revive struggling economies
www.thenews.coop
November 4, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Just how co-operative do we want the economy, state and society to be?
Colin Talbot turns to the work of John Restakis as he considers efforts to grow the co-op sector and rethink and revive struggling economies
www.thenews.coop/just-how-co-...
Colin Talbot turns to the work of John Restakis as he considers efforts to grow the co-op sector and rethink and revive struggling economies
www.thenews.coop/just-how-co-...
This looks interesting. How care and solidarity can emerge amidst disaster….
November 4, 2025 at 7:58 PM
This looks interesting. How care and solidarity can emerge amidst disaster….
Just how co-operative do we want the economy, state and society to be?
Colin Talbot turns to the work of John Restakis as he considers efforts to grow the co-op sector and rethink and revive struggling economies
www.thenews.coop/just-how-co-...
Colin Talbot turns to the work of John Restakis as he considers efforts to grow the co-op sector and rethink and revive struggling economies
www.thenews.coop/just-how-co-...
Just how co-operative do we want the economy, state and society to be?
Colin Talbot turns to the work of John Restakis as he considers efforts to grow the co-op sector and rethink and revive struggling economies
www.thenews.coop
November 4, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Just how co-operative do we want the economy, state and society to be?
Colin Talbot turns to the work of John Restakis as he considers efforts to grow the co-op sector and rethink and revive struggling economies
www.thenews.coop/just-how-co-...
Colin Talbot turns to the work of John Restakis as he considers efforts to grow the co-op sector and rethink and revive struggling economies
www.thenews.coop/just-how-co-...
Reminded of this
"Some party hack decreed that the people had lost the government's confidence
and could only regain it with redoubled effort.
If that is the case, would it not be simpler,
If the government simply dissolved the people
And elected another?"
"Some party hack decreed that the people had lost the government's confidence
and could only regain it with redoubled effort.
If that is the case, would it not be simpler,
If the government simply dissolved the people
And elected another?"
November 2, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Reminded of this
"Some party hack decreed that the people had lost the government's confidence
and could only regain it with redoubled effort.
If that is the case, would it not be simpler,
If the government simply dissolved the people
And elected another?"
"Some party hack decreed that the people had lost the government's confidence
and could only regain it with redoubled effort.
If that is the case, would it not be simpler,
If the government simply dissolved the people
And elected another?"
Reposted by Prof Colin Talbot
This would be great, if only to watch Fox et al explain ever so seriously why it was fine for Trump to run again but not Obama.
If Trump can run for a third term, so could Obama.
Obama: I believe in an America where we don't fear each other. But look out for each other. And if we want that story to continue. If we believe in that better story. We need leaders who believe in it too.
November 1, 2025 at 9:53 PM
This would be great, if only to watch Fox et al explain ever so seriously why it was fine for Trump to run again but not Obama.
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What he said: 💯 🎯
November 1, 2025 at 6:55 PM
What he said: 💯 🎯
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Obama: As for the president, he has been focused on critical issues like paving over the rose garden so folks don't get mud on their shoes and gold plating the Oval Office and building a ballroom… If you can't visit a doctor, don't worry. He will save you a dance.
November 1, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Obama: As for the president, he has been focused on critical issues like paving over the rose garden so folks don't get mud on their shoes and gold plating the Oval Office and building a ballroom… If you can't visit a doctor, don't worry. He will save you a dance.
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In mild defence of Rachel Reeves, I think if Southwark Council expects landlords to pay for a license, it ought to mention this prominently on its "guidance for landlords" web page: www.southwark.gov.uk/housing/priv...
Guidance for landlords | Southwark Council
Check your responsibilities as a landlord, including meeting safety standards, protecting deposits and paying tax. Get specialist advice.
www.southwark.gov.uk
October 30, 2025 at 11:59 AM
In mild defence of Rachel Reeves, I think if Southwark Council expects landlords to pay for a license, it ought to mention this prominently on its "guidance for landlords" web page: www.southwark.gov.uk/housing/priv...
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Reform want to slash the civil service if they come to power..
Which being as their flagship Council KCC is the biggest sh*t show Kent ever saw shows how far out of their depth & unhinged they are❗️
What they haven’t publicly announced is their penchant for spending public £’s.. on themselves
Which being as their flagship Council KCC is the biggest sh*t show Kent ever saw shows how far out of their depth & unhinged they are❗️
What they haven’t publicly announced is their penchant for spending public £’s.. on themselves
October 28, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Reform want to slash the civil service if they come to power..
Which being as their flagship Council KCC is the biggest sh*t show Kent ever saw shows how far out of their depth & unhinged they are❗️
What they haven’t publicly announced is their penchant for spending public £’s.. on themselves
Which being as their flagship Council KCC is the biggest sh*t show Kent ever saw shows how far out of their depth & unhinged they are❗️
What they haven’t publicly announced is their penchant for spending public £’s.. on themselves
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And Nemo has returned from his walk and is also resting.
October 26, 2025 at 11:20 AM
And Nemo has returned from his walk and is also resting.
Rory has been playing with his ball. But is having a break.
October 26, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Rory has been playing with his ball. But is having a break.
Don’t share this image. Donald won’t like it.
October 25, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Don’t share this image. Donald won’t like it.
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Beth Rigby: "Keir Starmer has changed his top team more than I've had hot dinners."
In two years before Starmer we had 3 PMs, 4 Chancellors, 3 Foreign Secretaries, 5 Home Secretaries, 5 Education Secretaries, 5 Cabinet Secretaries, etc. - total 221 ministerial departures.
Maybe Beth is on a diet.
In two years before Starmer we had 3 PMs, 4 Chancellors, 3 Foreign Secretaries, 5 Home Secretaries, 5 Education Secretaries, 5 Cabinet Secretaries, etc. - total 221 ministerial departures.
Maybe Beth is on a diet.
October 25, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Beth Rigby: "Keir Starmer has changed his top team more than I've had hot dinners."
In two years before Starmer we had 3 PMs, 4 Chancellors, 3 Foreign Secretaries, 5 Home Secretaries, 5 Education Secretaries, 5 Cabinet Secretaries, etc. - total 221 ministerial departures.
Maybe Beth is on a diet.
In two years before Starmer we had 3 PMs, 4 Chancellors, 3 Foreign Secretaries, 5 Home Secretaries, 5 Education Secretaries, 5 Cabinet Secretaries, etc. - total 221 ministerial departures.
Maybe Beth is on a diet.
SUMO at the Royal Albert Hall.
I was there in 1991 for the first ever SUMO tournament outside of Japan. It was awesome.
I was there in 1991 for the first ever SUMO tournament outside of Japan. It was awesome.
October 16, 2025 at 8:26 AM
SUMO at the Royal Albert Hall.
I was there in 1991 for the first ever SUMO tournament outside of Japan. It was awesome.
I was there in 1991 for the first ever SUMO tournament outside of Japan. It was awesome.
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Personal news: I’m now Chair of Luton & Beds branch of the Co-operative Party.
Given how invisible the Party, and Co-ops in general, are, it’s going to be interesting to see if we can generate more engagement? Our Beds PCC, John Tizard, is a member. But not our 5 Beds Labour MPs.
Given how invisible the Party, and Co-ops in general, are, it’s going to be interesting to see if we can generate more engagement? Our Beds PCC, John Tizard, is a member. But not our 5 Beds Labour MPs.
October 11, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Personal news: I’m now Chair of Luton & Beds branch of the Co-operative Party.
Given how invisible the Party, and Co-ops in general, are, it’s going to be interesting to see if we can generate more engagement? Our Beds PCC, John Tizard, is a member. But not our 5 Beds Labour MPs.
Given how invisible the Party, and Co-ops in general, are, it’s going to be interesting to see if we can generate more engagement? Our Beds PCC, John Tizard, is a member. But not our 5 Beds Labour MPs.
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I don't think anyone is proposing larger charges for the majority of people. Both from an economic (inflationary) and popularity point of view that wouldn't work. Surely the purpose is to make someone with a £10m house pay more than £1m house ? Would have the same right of appeal as anyone else 🤔
October 12, 2025 at 11:52 AM
I don't think anyone is proposing larger charges for the majority of people. Both from an economic (inflationary) and popularity point of view that wouldn't work. Surely the purpose is to make someone with a £10m house pay more than £1m house ? Would have the same right of appeal as anyone else 🤔
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You've just spurred me on to join, Colin.
It's something I've toyed with in the past during my 35+ year on & off membership of the Labour Party.
I was going to do it back in May when I left the LP but never got round to it.
Cheers.
It's something I've toyed with in the past during my 35+ year on & off membership of the Labour Party.
I was going to do it back in May when I left the LP but never got round to it.
Cheers.
October 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
You've just spurred me on to join, Colin.
It's something I've toyed with in the past during my 35+ year on & off membership of the Labour Party.
I was going to do it back in May when I left the LP but never got round to it.
Cheers.
It's something I've toyed with in the past during my 35+ year on & off membership of the Labour Party.
I was going to do it back in May when I left the LP but never got round to it.
Cheers.
Personal news: I’m now Chair of Luton & Beds branch of the Co-operative Party.
Given how invisible the Party, and Co-ops in general, are, it’s going to be interesting to see if we can generate more engagement? Our Beds PCC, John Tizard, is a member. But not our 5 Beds Labour MPs.
Given how invisible the Party, and Co-ops in general, are, it’s going to be interesting to see if we can generate more engagement? Our Beds PCC, John Tizard, is a member. But not our 5 Beds Labour MPs.
October 11, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Personal news: I’m now Chair of Luton & Beds branch of the Co-operative Party.
Given how invisible the Party, and Co-ops in general, are, it’s going to be interesting to see if we can generate more engagement? Our Beds PCC, John Tizard, is a member. But not our 5 Beds Labour MPs.
Given how invisible the Party, and Co-ops in general, are, it’s going to be interesting to see if we can generate more engagement? Our Beds PCC, John Tizard, is a member. But not our 5 Beds Labour MPs.
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Einstein: it’s all relative
Freud: no, it’s all relatives
Freud: no, it’s all relatives
October 8, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Einstein: it’s all relative
Freud: no, it’s all relatives
Freud: no, it’s all relatives
Einstein: it’s all relative
Freud: no, it’s all relatives
Freud: no, it’s all relatives
October 8, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Einstein: it’s all relative
Freud: no, it’s all relatives
Freud: no, it’s all relatives