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The Democracy Network
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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/
Sarah Castell wrapping up a brilliant day of discussion, debate and deliberation in the democracy space. Thanks to everyone who came along today and to the team behind the scenes who made it run so smoothly #DNSummit25
February 28, 2025 at 5:37 PM
We’re delighted to have Fiona Weir of JRRT join us at #DNSummit25 to give an update on the democracy funding landscape, and ask what we can all do to bring new funders into the sector.
February 28, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Starting now at #DNSummit25 - a major breakout session exploring the discriminatory impacts of anti-protest legislation.

We’re also proud to show images from a new exhibition that highlights people who are currently imprisoned due to anti-protest laws.
February 28, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Watching the DN Summit online? Catch 'Feeling the Chill now;

us02web.zoom.us/j/87332942318 (passcode: 862951)

#DNSummit25
February 28, 2025 at 3:40 PM
And now we’re getting people moving with the Democracy Disco at #DNSummit25! 🕺🏻🪩
February 28, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Attendees at #DNSummit25 are rolling their sleeves up and getting involved with participatory workshops, covering democracy tech, devolution, policies for making a more just society for Britain’s black communities and strategies for increasing women’s representation in politics.
February 28, 2025 at 3:07 PM
“Let’s move to participatory systems. A tight elite governing is unsustainable and if we work together there’s a brighter day in the future” Glenn Jenkins, Marsh Farm @putpeoplefirst.bsky.social #cleanuppolitics
February 28, 2025 at 12:48 PM
“What are the solutions? What are the big lightbulb moments? Anya, Compassion in Politics, @putpeoplefirst.bsky.social #cleanuppolitics
February 28, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Launching the Put People First campaign today to #cleanuppolitics @putpeoplefirst.bsky.social. Hearing from Anya Sizer, Alastair from Sortition Foundation, Moussa from Community Organisers and Glenn from Marsh Farm.
February 28, 2025 at 12:31 PM
We are networking for democracy at #DNSummit25- is there a better sound than that of a hall full of brilliant people making new connections? 🤩
February 28, 2025 at 11:48 AM
How do we respond to growing threats to democracy, discussing now at #DNSummit25
February 28, 2025 at 11:14 AM
We’re delighted to have Michael Crick set the tone for a day of discussions with reflections on the challenges facing democracy. “We have to recruit the best and brightest people into politics…and stop putting obstacles in peoples ways”
February 28, 2025 at 10:19 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! 👀
February 28, 2025 at 10:09 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
February 27, 2025 at 9:15 AM
📢 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
February 26, 2025 at 1:30 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
February 26, 2025 at 12:30 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
February 26, 2025 at 12:01 PM
📢 @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
February 26, 2025 at 11:30 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
February 26, 2025 at 11:00 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
February 26, 2025 at 10:00 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
February 26, 2025 at 9:00 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
February 24, 2025 at 9:25 AM
📢 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
February 20, 2025 at 1:13 PM
📢 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
February 19, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Thank you for the warm welcome to Bluesky!

In case we haven't met, we're the UK Democracy Network. 👋

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December 16, 2024 at 3:43 PM