Julia Cushion
@juliacushion.bsky.social
Policy & Advocacy Manager @ mySociety
Clumsy, enthusiastic, interested in exciting things like parliament and cryptic crosswords
(she/they)
Clumsy, enthusiastic, interested in exciting things like parliament and cryptic crosswords
(she/they)
As with every new release, we made the latest Registers of Interests available in handy explorable datasets as well as highlighting what's new on individual MP pages
(as you may have seen in the news, Nigel Farage had a lot of new entries this register)
www.theyworkforyou.com/interests/
(as you may have seen in the news, Nigel Farage had a lot of new entries this register)
www.theyworkforyou.com/interests/
October 10, 2025 at 3:52 PM
As with every new release, we made the latest Registers of Interests available in handy explorable datasets as well as highlighting what's new on individual MP pages
(as you may have seen in the news, Nigel Farage had a lot of new entries this register)
www.theyworkforyou.com/interests/
(as you may have seen in the news, Nigel Farage had a lot of new entries this register)
www.theyworkforyou.com/interests/
this short and sweet blog from @dracos.co.uk is worth two mins of your time, it's important to us to be able to support other good bits of the internet, and it's important to me that everyone is reminded of this classic @xkcd.com
October 7, 2025 at 3:39 PM
this short and sweet blog from @dracos.co.uk is worth two mins of your time, it's important to us to be able to support other good bits of the internet, and it's important to me that everyone is reminded of this classic @xkcd.com
who wore it better??
October 2, 2025 at 11:12 AM
who wore it better??
ok, yes that's strange you think, but what if I told you it was ON THE CEILING DIRECTLY ABOVE THE BED
September 24, 2025 at 9:05 PM
ok, yes that's strange you think, but what if I told you it was ON THE CEILING DIRECTLY ABOVE THE BED
Staying in an very strange hotel in Cardiff with extremely dodgy decor celebrating colonisers
"defending British interests"?? "a wealthy sugar plantation owner"??
"defending British interests"?? "a wealthy sugar plantation owner"??
September 24, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Staying in an very strange hotel in Cardiff with extremely dodgy decor celebrating colonisers
"defending British interests"?? "a wealthy sugar plantation owner"??
"defending British interests"?? "a wealthy sugar plantation owner"??
As noted in @clairemiller.bsky.social's brill #FOIFriday round-up, the Scottish government have announced they're seeking views on the new FOI bill, deadline Monday. Hopefully not, as committee website says they're "not currently seeking views" on anything...
clairemiller.net/2025/09/free...
clairemiller.net/2025/09/free...
September 19, 2025 at 2:26 PM
As noted in @clairemiller.bsky.social's brill #FOIFriday round-up, the Scottish government have announced they're seeking views on the new FOI bill, deadline Monday. Hopefully not, as committee website says they're "not currently seeking views" on anything...
clairemiller.net/2025/09/free...
clairemiller.net/2025/09/free...
our wonderful CEO @itscrowbot.bsky.social suggests that in 2050 we'll be very glad we had FOI to assess and scrutinise growing AI use by government. There are discrepancies in power and resources between big tech companies and govt and FOI provides a flexible and powerful tool to assess these
September 3, 2025 at 11:34 AM
our wonderful CEO @itscrowbot.bsky.social suggests that in 2050 we'll be very glad we had FOI to assess and scrutinise growing AI use by government. There are discrepancies in power and resources between big tech companies and govt and FOI provides a flexible and powerful tool to assess these
Legendary journalist @jennacorderoy.bsky.social from Democracy for Sale highlights the need to get the basics right. Deadlines aren't being met, and non-response weakens the overall effectiveness and timeliness of FOI.
September 3, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Legendary journalist @jennacorderoy.bsky.social from Democracy for Sale highlights the need to get the basics right. Deadlines aren't being met, and non-response weakens the overall effectiveness and timeliness of FOI.
Packed room for the IfG's event on 25 years of FOI ✨
@gavinfreeguard.bsky.social has started us off with a big happy birthday to FOI! 🎂
@gavinfreeguard.bsky.social has started us off with a big happy birthday to FOI! 🎂
September 3, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Packed room for the IfG's event on 25 years of FOI ✨
@gavinfreeguard.bsky.social has started us off with a big happy birthday to FOI! 🎂
@gavinfreeguard.bsky.social has started us off with a big happy birthday to FOI! 🎂
All my neighbours' kids were going back to school this morning and my red jumper was shade perfect for the local school uniform 😅
September 3, 2025 at 7:59 AM
All my neighbours' kids were going back to school this morning and my red jumper was shade perfect for the local school uniform 😅
Earlier this week I got to chat with Gabriel from @lighthousereports.com about their amazing Suspicion Machines investigations.
Here's a clip, but make sure to come along to our event on Tuesday 19th to see the full interview!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-access...
Here's a clip, but make sure to come along to our event on Tuesday 19th to see the full interview!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-access...
August 15, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Earlier this week I got to chat with Gabriel from @lighthousereports.com about their amazing Suspicion Machines investigations.
Here's a clip, but make sure to come along to our event on Tuesday 19th to see the full interview!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-access...
Here's a clip, but make sure to come along to our event on Tuesday 19th to see the full interview!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-access...
Can a meteorologist explain why Leeds seems to be the hottest place in the country today?!
I am used to feeling smug while my southern colleagues are the ones sweating!
I am used to feeling smug while my southern colleagues are the ones sweating!
August 13, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Can a meteorologist explain why Leeds seems to be the hottest place in the country today?!
I am used to feeling smug while my southern colleagues are the ones sweating!
I am used to feeling smug while my southern colleagues are the ones sweating!
E.g. The open letter about recognition of a Palestinian state - left is one the images posted on social media, right is searchable list on twfy votes votes.theyworkforyou.com/statement/co...
July 31, 2025 at 1:14 PM
E.g. The open letter about recognition of a Palestinian state - left is one the images posted on social media, right is searchable list on twfy votes votes.theyworkforyou.com/statement/co...
also - caption contest anyone?
July 31, 2025 at 12:36 PM
also - caption contest anyone?
Finally got my film developed - wish I could time travel back to eating icecream in mechelen with the amazing #tictec crew!
@democracyclub.org.uk @symroe.bsky.social @myfanwytristram.bsky.social @zarino.co.uk @dracos.co.uk
@mysociety.org @societyworks.org
@democracyclub.org.uk @symroe.bsky.social @myfanwytristram.bsky.social @zarino.co.uk @dracos.co.uk
@mysociety.org @societyworks.org
July 31, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Finally got my film developed - wish I could time travel back to eating icecream in mechelen with the amazing #tictec crew!
@democracyclub.org.uk @symroe.bsky.social @myfanwytristram.bsky.social @zarino.co.uk @dracos.co.uk
@mysociety.org @societyworks.org
@democracyclub.org.uk @symroe.bsky.social @myfanwytristram.bsky.social @zarino.co.uk @dracos.co.uk
@mysociety.org @societyworks.org
Ed's here (via video) #ActNowChangeForever #MassLobby
July 9, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Ed's here (via video) #ActNowChangeForever #MassLobby
July 9, 2025 at 8:08 AM
📰 We're front page news! 📰
Come and find @zarino.co.uk & I on floor 6 of the QEII centre and grab a postcard!
#ActNowChangeForever
Come and find @zarino.co.uk & I on floor 6 of the QEII centre and grab a postcard!
#ActNowChangeForever
July 9, 2025 at 7:52 AM
📰 We're front page news! 📰
Come and find @zarino.co.uk & I on floor 6 of the QEII centre and grab a postcard!
#ActNowChangeForever
Come and find @zarino.co.uk & I on floor 6 of the QEII centre and grab a postcard!
#ActNowChangeForever
IYKYK- used @realtimetrains.co.uk to find the platform before it was announced and saw a Minister (& a lot of cops) board at the same time!
Last train of the day, here we go!!
Last train of the day, here we go!!
June 26, 2025 at 6:52 PM
IYKYK- used @realtimetrains.co.uk to find the platform before it was announced and saw a Minister (& a lot of cops) board at the same time!
Last train of the day, here we go!!
Last train of the day, here we go!!
Is now the right time to I admit I paid the £29 to upgrade? 10 hours into travelling and 12 hours after my alarm this morning it feels very worth it - solo seat, small but nice meal, and... wine! 🍷
June 26, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Is now the right time to I admit I paid the £29 to upgrade? 10 hours into travelling and 12 hours after my alarm this morning it feels very worth it - solo seat, small but nice meal, and... wine! 🍷
The brussels midi eurostar waiting bit is still grim (when is renovation due to finish??) but tbf security was quick and I'm now on train 3/4 🎉
About half way in terms of distance but only 5.5 hours til I'm home! Easy peasy so far, would recommend the journey to anyone!
About half way in terms of distance but only 5.5 hours til I'm home! Easy peasy so far, would recommend the journey to anyone!
June 26, 2025 at 4:01 PM
The brussels midi eurostar waiting bit is still grim (when is renovation due to finish??) but tbf security was quick and I'm now on train 3/4 🎉
About half way in terms of distance but only 5.5 hours til I'm home! Easy peasy so far, would recommend the journey to anyone!
About half way in terms of distance but only 5.5 hours til I'm home! Easy peasy so far, would recommend the journey to anyone!
Took the advice of @seatsixtyone.bsky.social and headed to the Pullman bar. Through the doors next to the hagen daaz shop, round the corner, up the elevator you'll find relative peace and quiet, free wifi, a comfy chair and a cup of tea with milk (not coffee creamer!)
June 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Took the advice of @seatsixtyone.bsky.social and headed to the Pullman bar. Through the doors next to the hagen daaz shop, round the corner, up the elevator you'll find relative peace and quiet, free wifi, a comfy chair and a cup of tea with milk (not coffee creamer!)
One huge coffee later we're pulling into Brussels past some graffiti that I can get behind 💗
Now the big question is, given the eurostar waiting area is so grim, where's the best place to kill 2 hours in/around Midi station?
Now the big question is, given the eurostar waiting area is so grim, where's the best place to kill 2 hours in/around Midi station?
June 26, 2025 at 1:30 PM
One huge coffee later we're pulling into Brussels past some graffiti that I can get behind 💗
Now the big question is, given the eurostar waiting area is so grim, where's the best place to kill 2 hours in/around Midi station?
Now the big question is, given the eurostar waiting area is so grim, where's the best place to kill 2 hours in/around Midi station?
Just leaving Aachen, the town with three borders 🇩🇪 🇧🇪 🇳🇱
June 26, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Just leaving Aachen, the town with three borders 🇩🇪 🇧🇪 🇳🇱
Restaurant car is great fun! Table service with a huge menu but given I've already had lunch, just a drink and a snack to justify being here!
Spezi is a uniquely german thing - like fanta and coke mixed together, it's pretty good!
Spot the cute berlin green man paperclip I got at the ICIC too!
Spezi is a uniquely german thing - like fanta and coke mixed together, it's pretty good!
Spot the cute berlin green man paperclip I got at the ICIC too!
June 26, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Restaurant car is great fun! Table service with a huge menu but given I've already had lunch, just a drink and a snack to justify being here!
Spezi is a uniquely german thing - like fanta and coke mixed together, it's pretty good!
Spot the cute berlin green man paperclip I got at the ICIC too!
Spezi is a uniquely german thing - like fanta and coke mixed together, it's pretty good!
Spot the cute berlin green man paperclip I got at the ICIC too!