Graeme Hodgson
@gh72.bsky.social
Charity Trustee, Town Councillor,Local Gov Social Care Commissioner, UNISON & Labour member, Nature Lover, Humanist, Linguist… and more.
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What if we dropped the jargon and talked like humans?
Resources, videos, and thoughts on language.
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Resources, videos, and thoughts on language.
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buff.ly/kZyKpqh
August 11, 2025 at 7:30 AM
What if we dropped the jargon and talked like humans?
Resources, videos, and thoughts on language.
👇
buff.ly/kZyKpqh
Resources, videos, and thoughts on language.
👇
buff.ly/kZyKpqh
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Former Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has been billed as a keynote speaker at the annual conference of advisory firm Nomad Capitalist, which offers services to help the global super-rich pay less tax (by migrating, effectively). H/t Politico
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Kwasi Kwarteng to speak at event for firm that helps super-rich pay less tax
Former chancellor who devised disastrous 2022 mini-budget hired for Nomad Capitalist’s conference
www.theguardian.com
August 11, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Former Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has been billed as a keynote speaker at the annual conference of advisory firm Nomad Capitalist, which offers services to help the global super-rich pay less tax (by migrating, effectively). H/t Politico
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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More on Ryan Coogan the Reform UK Mayoral candidate for Peterborough & Cambridge.
Seems he’s been blocking people for asking for detail on his claim that he was responsible for the solution to MRSA.
Seems he’s been blocking people for asking for detail on his claim that he was responsible for the solution to MRSA.
April 27, 2025 at 5:54 PM
More on Ryan Coogan the Reform UK Mayoral candidate for Peterborough & Cambridge.
Seems he’s been blocking people for asking for detail on his claim that he was responsible for the solution to MRSA.
Seems he’s been blocking people for asking for detail on his claim that he was responsible for the solution to MRSA.
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I should have made more AOCs.
April 4, 2025 at 9:58 PM
I should have made more AOCs.
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The Bennett Institute Annual Conference 2025 is about to start and it’s a full house here at Churchill College with 100s more delegates joining online. There’s still time to register to watch online: bit.ly/3XKk6lp #BennettInst
Bennett Institute for Public Policy Annual Conference 2025
Join experts to explore public policy solutions for a turbulent world. Tickets are available to attend in person or online.
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March 28, 2025 at 9:39 AM
The Bennett Institute Annual Conference 2025 is about to start and it’s a full house here at Churchill College with 100s more delegates joining online. There’s still time to register to watch online: bit.ly/3XKk6lp #BennettInst
This should be good! (Here in the room at Churchill College, Cambridge).
We’re excited to kick off the start of the Bennett Institute conference. @michaelkenny.bsky.social ky.social extends a warm welcome, sharing updates on our impactful work spanning local, national, and global policy landscapes.
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March 28, 2025 at 9:58 AM
This should be good! (Here in the room at Churchill College, Cambridge).
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Significant improvements have already been made to buses. The Tiger Pass, introduced in May 2024 to provide £1 fares for under-25s, has proved a major success, with nearly 40,000 cards issued and more than 800,000 journeys taken so far.
www.cambsnews.co.uk/news/update-...
www.cambsnews.co.uk/news/update-...
Success of Tiger Pass and New Services in Cambridgeshire
Stay updated on the progress of bus reform in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough with new services, passenger-focused initiatives, and early work on bus franchising.
www.cambsnews.co.uk
March 3, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Significant improvements have already been made to buses. The Tiger Pass, introduced in May 2024 to provide £1 fares for under-25s, has proved a major success, with nearly 40,000 cards issued and more than 800,000 journeys taken so far.
www.cambsnews.co.uk/news/update-...
www.cambsnews.co.uk/news/update-...
www.whiteribbon.org.uk #WhiteRibbonCampaign against Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence
March 7, 2025 at 7:57 AM
www.whiteribbon.org.uk #WhiteRibbonCampaign against Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence
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In yesterday’s stream I argued that Western audiences should watch Brazil’s Oscar-Winning film “I’m Still Here” not as an exotic film about Global South dictatorships, but as a cautionary tale about the rise of Western authoritarianism and where things can end up youtu.be/PEkfHWaEiis?...
Emilia Perez, I'm Still Here, and Authoritarianism
YouTube video by Alonso Gurmendi
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March 3, 2025 at 7:37 PM
In yesterday’s stream I argued that Western audiences should watch Brazil’s Oscar-Winning film “I’m Still Here” not as an exotic film about Global South dictatorships, but as a cautionary tale about the rise of Western authoritarianism and where things can end up youtu.be/PEkfHWaEiis?...
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Promise made. Promise kept. 🚑
Labour has delivered 2 million extra NHS appointments in just five months - seven months ahead of schedule ✅
Labour has delivered 2 million extra NHS appointments in just five months - seven months ahead of schedule ✅
February 17, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Promise made. Promise kept. 🚑
Labour has delivered 2 million extra NHS appointments in just five months - seven months ahead of schedule ✅
Labour has delivered 2 million extra NHS appointments in just five months - seven months ahead of schedule ✅
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UKRAINE: Where are workers now, three years into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine? www.industriall-union.org/where-are-wo...
Where are workers now, three years into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine?
For decades, Ukraine’s coal miners have been the backbone of the nation’s energy sector, fueling homes, industries and progress with their labour. But today, their struggle is not only for fair wages ...
www.industriall-union.org
March 1, 2025 at 3:02 PM
UKRAINE: Where are workers now, three years into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine? www.industriall-union.org/where-are-wo...
WTAF?
Oh my God.
Donald Trump and JD Vance are attacking Zelensky in the Oval Office.
This is a complete fucking embarrassment.
Donald Trump and JD Vance are attacking Zelensky in the Oval Office.
This is a complete fucking embarrassment.
February 28, 2025 at 6:10 PM
WTAF?
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Who’s the ‘real villain’ here?👇
Who should be paying all those taxes, anyway?!
Simple answer here: BEZOS!
Who should be paying all those taxes, anyway?!
Simple answer here: BEZOS!
February 27, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Who’s the ‘real villain’ here?👇
Who should be paying all those taxes, anyway?!
Simple answer here: BEZOS!
Who should be paying all those taxes, anyway?!
Simple answer here: BEZOS!
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80% of crimes are driven by poverty, if the people weren't poor they wouldn't commit the crime.
Billionaires are the biggest cause of poverty.
Therefore billionaires cause 80% of crime.
Billionaires are the biggest cause of poverty.
Therefore billionaires cause 80% of crime.
February 26, 2025 at 1:36 PM
80% of crimes are driven by poverty, if the people weren't poor they wouldn't commit the crime.
Billionaires are the biggest cause of poverty.
Therefore billionaires cause 80% of crime.
Billionaires are the biggest cause of poverty.
Therefore billionaires cause 80% of crime.
Trump said “millions and millions” have been killed in Ukraine (because of Zelensky). ->>
February 20, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Trump said “millions and millions” have been killed in Ukraine (because of Zelensky). ->>
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In 1923 Adolf Hitler incited an insurrection against the German government.
He was tried, given a slap on the wrist, and became a convicted felon. Despite being treated charitably by the judge, Hitler claimed the trial was political persecution and successfully portrayed himself as a victim of /1
He was tried, given a slap on the wrist, and became a convicted felon. Despite being treated charitably by the judge, Hitler claimed the trial was political persecution and successfully portrayed himself as a victim of /1
January 24, 2025 at 5:29 PM
In 1923 Adolf Hitler incited an insurrection against the German government.
He was tried, given a slap on the wrist, and became a convicted felon. Despite being treated charitably by the judge, Hitler claimed the trial was political persecution and successfully portrayed himself as a victim of /1
He was tried, given a slap on the wrist, and became a convicted felon. Despite being treated charitably by the judge, Hitler claimed the trial was political persecution and successfully portrayed himself as a victim of /1
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I've written a new blog! Thinking about how we listen and learn and get stuff done together... neighbourhoodcares.wordpress.com/2025/02/14/l... @tobylowe.bsky.social @carolineslocock.bsky.social @gh72.bsky.social @ojgarling.bsky.social
Learning from the Inside Out
by @wendylansdown on Bluesky I don’t think of myself as a Systems Thinker, it sounds a bit academic. I’m more of a practical person. I learn by doing stuff – experiment, listen alongside coll…
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February 14, 2025 at 12:27 PM
I've written a new blog! Thinking about how we listen and learn and get stuff done together... neighbourhoodcares.wordpress.com/2025/02/14/l... @tobylowe.bsky.social @carolineslocock.bsky.social @gh72.bsky.social @ojgarling.bsky.social
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For all the noise Reform UK makes and the client journos hyping their every word, what have they actually achieved? Just a bunch of bootlicking hacks giving Farage free PR while he scams gullible voters. All that outrage, all those headlines - still, Starmer beats everyone 😅 #ukpolitics
February 10, 2025 at 5:03 PM
For all the noise Reform UK makes and the client journos hyping their every word, what have they actually achieved? Just a bunch of bootlicking hacks giving Farage free PR while he scams gullible voters. All that outrage, all those headlines - still, Starmer beats everyone 😅 #ukpolitics
Drinking the blood of my enemies! 🤣
(aka Gregg’s Tomato Soup)
(aka Gregg’s Tomato Soup)
February 10, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Drinking the blood of my enemies! 🤣
(aka Gregg’s Tomato Soup)
(aka Gregg’s Tomato Soup)
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🚑 Time to recognise paramedics as an official emergency service
Paramedics face immense stress yet lack official emergency service recognition. It’s time for fair rights, benefits and retirement protections
By Brian McDaid
@brianamcdaid.bsky.social
Paramedics face immense stress yet lack official emergency service recognition. It’s time for fair rights, benefits and retirement protections
By Brian McDaid
@brianamcdaid.bsky.social
Time to recognise paramedics as an official emergency service
Paramedics face immense stress yet lack official emergency service recognition. It’s time for fair rights, benefits and retirement protections.
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
February 10, 2025 at 5:13 PM
🚑 Time to recognise paramedics as an official emergency service
Paramedics face immense stress yet lack official emergency service recognition. It’s time for fair rights, benefits and retirement protections
By Brian McDaid
@brianamcdaid.bsky.social
Paramedics face immense stress yet lack official emergency service recognition. It’s time for fair rights, benefits and retirement protections
By Brian McDaid
@brianamcdaid.bsky.social
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Local public health services are receiving a £200m funding boost thanks to a 5.4% increase in the Public Health Grant.
The extra funding supports the government's Plan for Change - specifically the focus on shifting health care from hospitals to the community and from sickness to prevention.
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The extra funding supports the government's Plan for Change - specifically the focus on shifting health care from hospitals to the community and from sickness to prevention.
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Local public health services given £200 million boost
Local communities to receive funding for family and school nurses, sexual health clinics and other public health services.
www.gov.uk
February 7, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Local public health services are receiving a £200m funding boost thanks to a 5.4% increase in the Public Health Grant.
The extra funding supports the government's Plan for Change - specifically the focus on shifting health care from hospitals to the community and from sickness to prevention.
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The extra funding supports the government's Plan for Change - specifically the focus on shifting health care from hospitals to the community and from sickness to prevention.
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