Jill Rutter
@jillyrutter.bsky.social
Policy and programme adviser at Belong, the Cohesion and Integration Network. Associate fellow at British Future
Interests: employment, immigration, integration and cohesion policy, heritage, elections, Ukraine, textiles, ceramics.
Mum. Posts are personal
Interests: employment, immigration, integration and cohesion policy, heritage, elections, Ukraine, textiles, ceramics.
Mum. Posts are personal
Statue of Aethelflaed, Lady of the Mercians Tamworth. Born c870 and died in 918, she was daughter of Alfred the Great and aunt of Aethelstan. Aetthelflaed played an important role in her own right in unifying England, but is one of our forgotten queens.
July 16, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Statue of Aethelflaed, Lady of the Mercians Tamworth. Born c870 and died in 918, she was daughter of Alfred the Great and aunt of Aethelstan. Aetthelflaed played an important role in her own right in unifying England, but is one of our forgotten queens.
Very excited that the Bayeux Tapestry is coming to the UK. All its colours - which have survived 950 years - come from an iron modifier and three plants: madder (red), weld (yellow) and woad (blue). I grew these plants in my garden in 2023, but Noman dyers and embroiders were more skilled than me.
July 11, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Very excited that the Bayeux Tapestry is coming to the UK. All its colours - which have survived 950 years - come from an iron modifier and three plants: madder (red), weld (yellow) and woad (blue). I grew these plants in my garden in 2023, but Noman dyers and embroiders were more skilled than me.
Happy to be in Colne this morning where I am speaking at a conference on community cohesion organised by Building Bridges Pendle, a geat organisation.
Good to hear from the communities minister Lord Wajid Khan.
Good to hear from the communities minister Lord Wajid Khan.
May 12, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Happy to be in Colne this morning where I am speaking at a conference on community cohesion organised by Building Bridges Pendle, a geat organisation.
Good to hear from the communities minister Lord Wajid Khan.
Good to hear from the communities minister Lord Wajid Khan.
Yes, it was me who described the Labour immigration mug as unpleasant in a blog about ceramics! When I am not being a policy wonk, I enjoy sitting at my wheel and making pots.
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May 8, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Yes, it was me who described the Labour immigration mug as unpleasant in a blog about ceramics! When I am not being a policy wonk, I enjoy sitting at my wheel and making pots.
jillrutter.com/ceramics/the...
jillrutter.com/ceramics/the...
On 24.4.2013 1,138 people were killed when the Rana Plaza clothing factory in Bangladesh collapsed. Today the International Accord on Fire and Building Safety is meant to make factories safer. Lots of brands have signed, but #Nike #Northface #Decathlon #Timberland are among those that haven't 🧵
April 24, 2025 at 8:11 AM
On 24.4.2013 1,138 people were killed when the Rana Plaza clothing factory in Bangladesh collapsed. Today the International Accord on Fire and Building Safety is meant to make factories safer. Lots of brands have signed, but #Nike #Northface #Decathlon #Timberland are among those that haven't 🧵
The good citizens of Port Talbot might be justified in feeling dissatisfied with the performative industrial strategy of Labour and Reform UK. Once one of the largest steelworks in the world, its furnaces closed in Oct 2024, after its loss of EU markets and a failed rescue plan.
April 15, 2025 at 11:25 AM
The good citizens of Port Talbot might be justified in feeling dissatisfied with the performative industrial strategy of Labour and Reform UK. Once one of the largest steelworks in the world, its furnaces closed in Oct 2024, after its loss of EU markets and a failed rescue plan.
While the media focuses on the Farage-Lowe spat, there are interesting developments in local government. There were 47 Reform councillors 5 weeks ago; today there are 108. These gains are mostly through Tory to Reform defections, but Reform has also gained councillors who sat as independents.
March 11, 2025 at 6:01 PM
While the media focuses on the Farage-Lowe spat, there are interesting developments in local government. There were 47 Reform councillors 5 weeks ago; today there are 108. These gains are mostly through Tory to Reform defections, but Reform has also gained councillors who sat as independents.
I'm in Yorkshie this week, running focus groups for the Independent Commission on Community and Cohesion livingwelltogether.org.uk
February 25, 2025 at 9:50 PM
I'm in Yorkshie this week, running focus groups for the Independent Commission on Community and Cohesion livingwelltogether.org.uk
One of my conclusions from the National Conversation on Immigration was sounding either cruel or unhinged on immigration wasn't a vote winner with many people. This is something all politicians should reflect on. Most of the public are 'balancers' who see the pressures and gains of immigration.
February 12, 2025 at 11:52 AM
One of my conclusions from the National Conversation on Immigration was sounding either cruel or unhinged on immigration wasn't a vote winner with many people. This is something all politicians should reflect on. Most of the public are 'balancers' who see the pressures and gains of immigration.
I'm very pleased to receive my #SophieFromRomania calendar. It's been put together by @rorycj.bsky.social in aid of Cure Parkinson's. My dad and aunt had Parkinson's so it's a cause that matters to me. And I am a big fan of lovely Sophie.
December 6, 2024 at 6:43 PM
I'm very pleased to receive my #SophieFromRomania calendar. It's been put together by @rorycj.bsky.social in aid of Cure Parkinson's. My dad and aunt had Parkinson's so it's a cause that matters to me. And I am a big fan of lovely Sophie.
Take up knitting (or crochet)!This 2,000 people knitting together in Southwark cathedral in an event organised by Craft Forward today. Some of the pubs in my part of London have knitting groups which welcome all.
November 30, 2024 at 2:27 PM
Take up knitting (or crochet)!This 2,000 people knitting together in Southwark cathedral in an event organised by Craft Forward today. Some of the pubs in my part of London have knitting groups which welcome all.
I'm enjoying the day that I am spending with the Learning Team and a school group who have come to visit the @migrationmuseumuk.bsky.social
If you are in the Lewisham area, do visit. The Museum's shop is good for Christmas presents.
If you are in the Lewisham area, do visit. The Museum's shop is good for Christmas presents.
November 29, 2024 at 1:43 PM
I'm enjoying the day that I am spending with the Learning Team and a school group who have come to visit the @migrationmuseumuk.bsky.social
If you are in the Lewisham area, do visit. The Museum's shop is good for Christmas presents.
If you are in the Lewisham area, do visit. The Museum's shop is good for Christmas presents.
Today's ONS figures show net migration in the UK is at an historic high - 728,000 in year to 30/6/24. Causes are mostly increased student and work migration. Net is far higher than the peak years of EU migration, and its is important we learn from the 2004-2020 period and invest in integration.
November 28, 2024 at 4:12 PM
Today's ONS figures show net migration in the UK is at an historic high - 728,000 in year to 30/6/24. Causes are mostly increased student and work migration. Net is far higher than the peak years of EU migration, and its is important we learn from the 2004-2020 period and invest in integration.
The Tory's most marginal seat is Basildon & Billericay, won by Richard Holden with a majority of 20 over Labour and Reform just 1,551 votes behind. Next door is Reform’s most marginal seat of South Basildon & East Thurrock won by James McMurdock with a majority of 98 over Labour.
November 19, 2024 at 1:28 PM
The Tory's most marginal seat is Basildon & Billericay, won by Richard Holden with a majority of 20 over Labour and Reform just 1,551 votes behind. Next door is Reform’s most marginal seat of South Basildon & East Thurrock won by James McMurdock with a majority of 98 over Labour.
Bringing my constituency posts to Bluesky, starting with posts on marginality. The 2024 GE saw more marginal seats, with 115 of 650 seats won by a margin of less than 5% of votes, compared to 67 in 2019. The most marginal seat is #Hendon, won by Labour’s David Pinto-Duschinsky with a majority of 15
November 18, 2024 at 12:55 PM
Bringing my constituency posts to Bluesky, starting with posts on marginality. The 2024 GE saw more marginal seats, with 115 of 650 seats won by a margin of less than 5% of votes, compared to 67 in 2019. The most marginal seat is #Hendon, won by Labour’s David Pinto-Duschinsky with a majority of 15
My analysis of Home Office data on small boat arrivals shows the changing pattern of people smuggling. Graph shows average numbers of people per boat arriving in UK in 2019 and 2024 where bigger and/or more crowded boats are being used.
November 18, 2024 at 11:08 AM
My analysis of Home Office data on small boat arrivals shows the changing pattern of people smuggling. Graph shows average numbers of people per boat arriving in UK in 2019 and 2024 where bigger and/or more crowded boats are being used.
Only one chapter in, but Jonathan Coe's new book is brilliant. It is partly set during Truss's time in office and involves a libertarian think tank and a murder.
November 13, 2024 at 5:27 PM
Only one chapter in, but Jonathan Coe's new book is brilliant. It is partly set during Truss's time in office and involves a libertarian think tank and a murder.
I worry that climate is the issue which will be most impacted by Trump's victory. It's essential for our children's future that in the UK we hang on to the consensus on the need for action, and learn what messages work with people outside the activist bubble.
November 6, 2024 at 11:24 AM
I worry that climate is the issue which will be most impacted by Trump's victory. It's essential for our children's future that in the UK we hang on to the consensus on the need for action, and learn what messages work with people outside the activist bubble.
Who remembers the 'hanging chads' in the Florida recount battle of the 2000 Presidential election, followed by Al Gore's concession of defeat to George W. Bush.
November 5, 2024 at 9:38 AM
Who remembers the 'hanging chads' in the Florida recount battle of the 2000 Presidential election, followed by Al Gore's concession of defeat to George W. Bush.
Raising awareness of Black and Asian soldiers in World Wars could help tackle prejudice after summer riots'. A new call from @britishfuture.bsky.social and other leading voices to
teach children about the contribution of Commonwealth soldiers.
teach children about the contribution of Commonwealth soldiers.
October 31, 2024 at 2:52 PM
Raising awareness of Black and Asian soldiers in World Wars could help tackle prejudice after summer riots'. A new call from @britishfuture.bsky.social and other leading voices to
teach children about the contribution of Commonwealth soldiers.
teach children about the contribution of Commonwealth soldiers.
I recommend the @ukandeu.bsky.social trailblazing report on ethnic minority voters, who comprise 14% of the UK electorate. While Labour led the Tories by 29 percentage points in 2024, ethnic minority voters aren't an homogeneous group. Voting behaviour likely to diverge in future.
October 9, 2024 at 10:29 AM
I recommend the @ukandeu.bsky.social trailblazing report on ethnic minority voters, who comprise 14% of the UK electorate. While Labour led the Tories by 29 percentage points in 2024, ethnic minority voters aren't an homogeneous group. Voting behaviour likely to diverge in future.
Thinking of those who were murdered or taken hostage on 7.10.23, especially Vivian Silver of Kibbutz Be'eri and Modi Amir of Kibbutz Kfar Aza. I hope that peace comes out of the horror of the last year.
October 7, 2024 at 9:46 AM
Thinking of those who were murdered or taken hostage on 7.10.23, especially Vivian Silver of Kibbutz Be'eri and Modi Amir of Kibbutz Kfar Aza. I hope that peace comes out of the horror of the last year.
There are elections for 19 contested Commons select committees on Wednesday. Karen Bradley & David Mundell are the two declared candidates for the Home Affairs Committee. Both are from the centre of the party, though Bradley has been a Home Office Minister & has previous select committee experience
September 9, 2024 at 4:51 PM
There are elections for 19 contested Commons select committees on Wednesday. Karen Bradley & David Mundell are the two declared candidates for the Home Affairs Committee. Both are from the centre of the party, though Bradley has been a Home Office Minister & has previous select committee experience
Most of the 12 people who drowned in the Channel this week were from Eritrea. Some 99% of asylum applicants from this country get refugee status or leave to remain in UK. Surely this is a good reason for the Home Office to pilot a safe routes programme for Eritrean.
September 8, 2024 at 8:59 AM
Most of the 12 people who drowned in the Channel this week were from Eritrea. Some 99% of asylum applicants from this country get refugee status or leave to remain in UK. Surely this is a good reason for the Home Office to pilot a safe routes programme for Eritrean.