James Chapman
@jamesmchapman.bsky.social
Director of PR firm Soho Communications. Former director of comms at HM Treasury. Former political editor, occasional columnist for @cityam.bsky.social. Views my own. www.sohocommunications.co.uk
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Glad that someone has finally taken responsibility for the appalling assault on democracy that was the Jan. 6 insurrection.
Slightly confused that it's the Director-General of the BBC, but what do I know?
Slightly confused that it's the Director-General of the BBC, but what do I know?
November 9, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Glad that someone has finally taken responsibility for the appalling assault on democracy that was the Jan. 6 insurrection.
Slightly confused that it's the Director-General of the BBC, but what do I know?
Slightly confused that it's the Director-General of the BBC, but what do I know?
Name 10 current female artists you love:
Tori Amos
Aimee Mann
Kate Bush
Phoebe Bridgers
Bjork
Fiona Apple
Rosalia
Sharon Van Etten
Anna von Hausswolff
Imogen Heap
Tori Amos
Aimee Mann
Kate Bush
Phoebe Bridgers
Bjork
Fiona Apple
Rosalia
Sharon Van Etten
Anna von Hausswolff
Imogen Heap
Name 10 current female artists you love:
(in no particular order)
Kate Bush (new album? maybe?)
Loula Yourke
Helene Vogelsinger
Suzanne Ciani
Björk
The Anchoress (Catherine Anne Davies)
Annie Lennox
Hania Rani
Tori Amos
Éliane Radigue (collaborative composing only, though)
#musicsky
(in no particular order)
Kate Bush (new album? maybe?)
Loula Yourke
Helene Vogelsinger
Suzanne Ciani
Björk
The Anchoress (Catherine Anne Davies)
Annie Lennox
Hania Rani
Tori Amos
Éliane Radigue (collaborative composing only, though)
#musicsky
Name 10 current female artists you love
Nubya Garcia
Tracey Thorn
Anna Butterss
Sade
Yazz Ahmed
Arooj Aftab
Yazmin Lacey
Sarah McLachlan
Brandee Younger
Laura Misch
Nubya Garcia
Tracey Thorn
Anna Butterss
Sade
Yazz Ahmed
Arooj Aftab
Yazmin Lacey
Sarah McLachlan
Brandee Younger
Laura Misch
November 8, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Name 10 current female artists you love:
Tori Amos
Aimee Mann
Kate Bush
Phoebe Bridgers
Bjork
Fiona Apple
Rosalia
Sharon Van Etten
Anna von Hausswolff
Imogen Heap
Tori Amos
Aimee Mann
Kate Bush
Phoebe Bridgers
Bjork
Fiona Apple
Rosalia
Sharon Van Etten
Anna von Hausswolff
Imogen Heap
Good to work with James Reed and other leading figures in business and philanthropy on this open letter to @spearsmagazine.bsky.social. It’s about a new way of doing business: karma capitalism, embodied by the PhilCo, at least 10% owned by charity.
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spearswms.com/impact-phila...
James Reed CBE: An open letter to Spear’s readers - Spear's
James Reed CBE: An open letter to Spear’s readers It’s time to reinvigorate the idea that business can be an engine of progress and a positive force for society as a whole
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November 6, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Good to work with James Reed and other leading figures in business and philanthropy on this open letter to @spearsmagazine.bsky.social. It’s about a new way of doing business: karma capitalism, embodied by the PhilCo, at least 10% owned by charity.
spearswms.com/impact-phila...
spearswms.com/impact-phila...
The president of the AA, who should know better, has suggested proposals for a pay-by-the-mile scheme for electric car drivers could become a 'poll tax on wheels'. I've written on why it's a sensible and necessary move as the fuel duty tax base collapses.
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There is more Budget fury today over speculation that the Chancellor is to introduce a new pay-by-the-mile tax for drivers of electric vehicles.
The president of the AA, who frankly should know… | Jam...
There is more Budget fury today over speculation that the Chancellor is to introduce a new pay-by-the-mile tax for drivers of electric vehicles.
The president of the AA, who frankly should know better...
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November 6, 2025 at 3:25 PM
The president of the AA, who should know better, has suggested proposals for a pay-by-the-mile scheme for electric car drivers could become a 'poll tax on wheels'. I've written on why it's a sensible and necessary move as the fuel duty tax base collapses.
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The Huntingdon train hero has been named this afternoon as Samir Zitouni, reportedly born in Algeria. Thoughts and prayers with all the right-wing rabble rousers who tried to weaponise this horrible incident.
November 4, 2025 at 3:06 PM
The Huntingdon train hero has been named this afternoon as Samir Zitouni, reportedly born in Algeria. Thoughts and prayers with all the right-wing rabble rousers who tried to weaponise this horrible incident.
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The police continue to investigate the motive for last night's stabbings. Their initial statement is they don't have grounds to believe it was a terrorist motivated attack
Elected Reform Durham county councillor Darren Grimes posted this political attack on the assumption it was an Islamist attack
Elected Reform Durham county councillor Darren Grimes posted this political attack on the assumption it was an Islamist attack
November 2, 2025 at 11:57 AM
The police continue to investigate the motive for last night's stabbings. Their initial statement is they don't have grounds to believe it was a terrorist motivated attack
Elected Reform Durham county councillor Darren Grimes posted this political attack on the assumption it was an Islamist attack
Elected Reform Durham county councillor Darren Grimes posted this political attack on the assumption it was an Islamist attack
So, both alleged attackers in the dreadful Huntingdon incident are British and nothing to suggest any terrorist motivation, police say.
There is palpable disappointment in large parts of the other site.
There is palpable disappointment in large parts of the other site.
November 2, 2025 at 11:23 AM
So, both alleged attackers in the dreadful Huntingdon incident are British and nothing to suggest any terrorist motivation, police say.
There is palpable disappointment in large parts of the other site.
There is palpable disappointment in large parts of the other site.
My gig of the year tonight: @gregoryalanisakov.bsky.social at the Apollo.
An incredible band with violin, double bass, banjo, piano, guitar, drums and harmonica. And best of all, that voice. I left a fan for life.
An incredible band with violin, double bass, banjo, piano, guitar, drums and harmonica. And best of all, that voice. I left a fan for life.
October 25, 2025 at 10:54 PM
My gig of the year tonight: @gregoryalanisakov.bsky.social at the Apollo.
An incredible band with violin, double bass, banjo, piano, guitar, drums and harmonica. And best of all, that voice. I left a fan for life.
An incredible band with violin, double bass, banjo, piano, guitar, drums and harmonica. And best of all, that voice. I left a fan for life.
The result overnight in Caerphilly is immensely cheering, as it shows that Reform might lead the polls but are sufficiently disliked by the rest of the electorate that people are prepared to vote tactically and ruthlessly to keep them out of power.
October 24, 2025 at 10:10 AM
The result overnight in Caerphilly is immensely cheering, as it shows that Reform might lead the polls but are sufficiently disliked by the rest of the electorate that people are prepared to vote tactically and ruthlessly to keep them out of power.
Brexit will hurt the economy for ‘foreseeable future’, the Governor of the Bank of England confirms.
It’s years late, but much more of this Brexit truth-telling and the Government might actually have to do something about it.
www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...
It’s years late, but much more of this Brexit truth-telling and the Government might actually have to do something about it.
www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...
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October 18, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Brexit will hurt the economy for ‘foreseeable future’, the Governor of the Bank of England confirms.
It’s years late, but much more of this Brexit truth-telling and the Government might actually have to do something about it.
www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...
It’s years late, but much more of this Brexit truth-telling and the Government might actually have to do something about it.
www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...
"There is no doubting that the impact of Brexit is severe and long-lasting,' says Rachel Reeves.
At last, a senior figure in a government of any sort admits what's been plain to the rest of us for years.
So what are we going to do about it?
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/rachel...
At last, a senior figure in a government of any sort admits what's been plain to the rest of us for years.
So what are we going to do about it?
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/rachel...
Rachel Reeves Blames Brexit As She Prepares To Raise Taxes And Cut Spending
The chancellor said the impact of leaving the EU is "severe and long lasting".
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
October 15, 2025 at 1:19 PM
"There is no doubting that the impact of Brexit is severe and long-lasting,' says Rachel Reeves.
At last, a senior figure in a government of any sort admits what's been plain to the rest of us for years.
So what are we going to do about it?
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/rachel...
At last, a senior figure in a government of any sort admits what's been plain to the rest of us for years.
So what are we going to do about it?
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/rachel...
Good to work with Cherie Blair KC and her charity 50:50 Parliament on this piece for @thetimes.com.
The charity is one of those taking part in @biggive.bsky.social’s women & girls campaign and all donations before Wednesday at midday will be doubled.
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The charity is one of those taking part in @biggive.bsky.social’s women & girls campaign and all donations before Wednesday at midday will be doubled.
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This attempt to deny women power must be resisted
When more women hold political leadership positions, the gains are huge, but the odds are stacked against them
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October 13, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Good to work with Cherie Blair KC and her charity 50:50 Parliament on this piece for @thetimes.com.
The charity is one of those taking part in @biggive.bsky.social’s women & girls campaign and all donations before Wednesday at midday will be doubled.
www.thetimes.com/comment/colu...
The charity is one of those taking part in @biggive.bsky.social’s women & girls campaign and all donations before Wednesday at midday will be doubled.
www.thetimes.com/comment/colu...
Ok, it doesn’t look very appealing, but that’s part of the point and it takes a few seconds to discover that it’s temporary, stick-on graffiti which will soon be gone.
Can we please stop being permanently outraged by everything?
#CanterburyCathedral
Can we please stop being permanently outraged by everything?
#CanterburyCathedral
October 11, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Ok, it doesn’t look very appealing, but that’s part of the point and it takes a few seconds to discover that it’s temporary, stick-on graffiti which will soon be gone.
Can we please stop being permanently outraged by everything?
#CanterburyCathedral
Can we please stop being permanently outraged by everything?
#CanterburyCathedral
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But the great thing about Robert Jenrick is that wherever he goes, he increases the number of white faces by two.
October 7, 2025 at 2:47 PM
But the great thing about Robert Jenrick is that wherever he goes, he increases the number of white faces by two.
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Why is Starmer becoming more confident criticising Brexit? Because quietly, without any great drama, a consensus has been reached. It's a disaster inews.co.uk/opinion/brex...
October 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Why is Starmer becoming more confident criticising Brexit? Because quietly, without any great drama, a consensus has been reached. It's a disaster inews.co.uk/opinion/brex...
Not sure the man responsible for this poster is best placed to lecture anyone else on taking politics “into the gutter”.
September 30, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Not sure the man responsible for this poster is best placed to lecture anyone else on taking politics “into the gutter”.
Andy Burnham has called for the UK to rejoin the EU at the Labour Party conference. Now things are getting interesting.
September 29, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Andy Burnham has called for the UK to rejoin the EU at the Labour Party conference. Now things are getting interesting.
Just 11% of Brits now see Brexit as a success. This is Farage’s one “achievement” - indeed he vowed to leave the country if it failed. What is he still doing here and why isn’t he asked about the disaster or Brexit in every interview?
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/how...
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Support for Brexit drops to laughable low - with just 11% seeing it as a success
Ah well, at least our passports are blue again. Unfortunately, not many Brits are feeling buoyed by our supposed 'Brexit benefits'.
www.thelondoneconomic.com
September 29, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Just 11% of Brits now see Brexit as a success. This is Farage’s one “achievement” - indeed he vowed to leave the country if it failed. What is he still doing here and why isn’t he asked about the disaster or Brexit in every interview?
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/how...
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/how...
Sir Menzies Campbell was a fine public servant and a deeply honourable man. I remember him telling me over lunch the best thing about his life was its three stages: Olympic athlete, lawyer, politician. He advised me to do the same so I did: journalist, govt adviser now PR. RIP.
September 26, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Sir Menzies Campbell was a fine public servant and a deeply honourable man. I remember him telling me over lunch the best thing about his life was its three stages: Olympic athlete, lawyer, politician. He advised me to do the same so I did: journalist, govt adviser now PR. RIP.
Farage.
Corbyn.
Lowe.
All the right people are cross about ID cards. In an age of NHS apps and HMRC digital logins, what’s the problem? Sign me up.
Corbyn.
Lowe.
All the right people are cross about ID cards. In an age of NHS apps and HMRC digital logins, what’s the problem? Sign me up.
September 25, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Farage.
Corbyn.
Lowe.
All the right people are cross about ID cards. In an age of NHS apps and HMRC digital logins, what’s the problem? Sign me up.
Corbyn.
Lowe.
All the right people are cross about ID cards. In an age of NHS apps and HMRC digital logins, what’s the problem? Sign me up.
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This is essentially the end, at least for now, of the US government as a credible source of health information.
That’s bad in any circumstances, but…if we get hit with another pandemic in the near future, god help us all.
That’s bad in any circumstances, but…if we get hit with another pandemic in the near future, god help us all.
BREAKING: President Trump promotes unproven ties between Tylenol, vaccines and autism without new evidence.
Trump promotes unproven ties between Tylenol, vaccines and autism without new evidence
President Donald Trump is using the platform of the presidency to promote unproven ties between Tylenol, vaccines and autism without giving new evidence.
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September 22, 2025 at 9:33 PM
This is essentially the end, at least for now, of the US government as a credible source of health information.
That’s bad in any circumstances, but…if we get hit with another pandemic in the near future, god help us all.
That’s bad in any circumstances, but…if we get hit with another pandemic in the near future, god help us all.
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Politically, you’d think kicking Truss out would be a free hit for Badenoch: terrible reputation with the public, easy way of signalling you’ve learned lessons, she’s not going to be nice about the party anyway, Reform won’t take her (and even if they did you’d be delighted). And yet?
Asked by Newsweek whether she thought Tommy Robinson had been "unfairly demonised", Liz Truss says: “Yes, I do.” A Conservative Party serious about ever regaining power would have slung her out long ago.
www.newsweek.com/liz-truss-br...
www.newsweek.com/liz-truss-br...
Liz Truss: Britain faces its MAGA moment
Speaking to Newsweek, Truss is back, with a radical new message for a British right which could be on the cusp of transforming Britain.
www.newsweek.com
September 22, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Politically, you’d think kicking Truss out would be a free hit for Badenoch: terrible reputation with the public, easy way of signalling you’ve learned lessons, she’s not going to be nice about the party anyway, Reform won’t take her (and even if they did you’d be delighted). And yet?
I like Ed Davey’s stunts. He talks about serious issues like social care and how to take on Reform day in day out, and I think voters like to see politicians occasionally demonstrating they can have fun too. It’s also a way of commanding attention from a negligent media. Sue me.
September 20, 2025 at 9:13 PM
I like Ed Davey’s stunts. He talks about serious issues like social care and how to take on Reform day in day out, and I think voters like to see politicians occasionally demonstrating they can have fun too. It’s also a way of commanding attention from a negligent media. Sue me.
Asked by Newsweek whether she thought Tommy Robinson had been "unfairly demonised", Liz Truss says: “Yes, I do.” A Conservative Party serious about ever regaining power would have slung her out long ago.
www.newsweek.com/liz-truss-br...
www.newsweek.com/liz-truss-br...
Liz Truss: Britain faces its MAGA moment
Speaking to Newsweek, Truss is back, with a radical new message for a British right which could be on the cusp of transforming Britain.
www.newsweek.com
September 20, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Asked by Newsweek whether she thought Tommy Robinson had been "unfairly demonised", Liz Truss says: “Yes, I do.” A Conservative Party serious about ever regaining power would have slung her out long ago.
www.newsweek.com/liz-truss-br...
www.newsweek.com/liz-truss-br...