Tim Hughes
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Tim Hughes
@timjhughes.bsky.social
All things democracy, open gov & participation, with a sprinkling of climbing, photography & Ipswich Town.

Democracy & Participation Lead at Open Government Partnership, trustee at MySociety, & former exec director at Involve.
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February 22, 2025 at 9:48 PM
If that’s not an argument for politicians and policy makers to take public participation seriously, I don’t know what is.
November 19, 2024 at 9:15 PM
“the largest trust gaps are associated with individuals' sense of having a say in government actions, which is a key driver of trust. Indeed, 69% of those who feel they have a say in government actions trust national government, while only 22% do among those who feel they do not have a say.”
November 19, 2024 at 9:15 PM
“People who feel financially insecure, those with low levels of education, women, younger people as well as those who report belonging to a group that is discriminated against report lower levels of trust in government. Nevertheless …
November 19, 2024 at 9:15 PM