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Peter Holbrook @peterholbrook.bsky.social · Aug 19

the town’s main street becomes a giant cat walk of important folk surrounded by their tribe. All looking overly-insulated and puffed up, and eyeing who else is in sight. Your only option - to get out the way as they trample, consume, disrupt everything in their paths!
It’s crazy.

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Peter Holbrook @peterholbrook.bsky.social · Aug 19

Oh, hmm, now, well, that’s a good question! The place that completely surprised me? Well that would be (drum roll pls) Davos, the tiny but beautiful town in the Swiss alps. I was surprised to be invited, and more surprised to see the rich and powerful’s winter circus and all it entails. Shocking.

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Peter Holbrook @peterholbrook.bsky.social · May 15

Lovely to meet you today. Very thought provoking conversation!
Catch up soon.

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Peter Holbrook @peterholbrook.bsky.social · May 12

Very pleased to have participated in this! Pls share.

Third Sector @thirdsector.co.uk · May 12

🎧 New podcast episode!

@lrouse.bsky.social and @andyricketts.bsky.social hear how the National Migraine Centre pivoted to a social enterprise model to remain viable in the face of declining voluntary income.

With Dan Tickle & @peterholbrook.bsky.social @socialenterpriseuk.bsky.social

Third Sector Podcast: How a pivot to social enterprise solved one small charity’s funding woes

Lucinda and Andy hear from the chiefs of the National Migraine Centre and Social Enterprise UK

www.thirdsector.co.uk

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Third Sector @thirdsector.co.uk · May 12

🎧 New podcast episode!

@lrouse.bsky.social and @andyricketts.bsky.social hear how the National Migraine Centre pivoted to a social enterprise model to remain viable in the face of declining voluntary income.

With Dan Tickle & @peterholbrook.bsky.social @socialenterpriseuk.bsky.social

Third Sector Podcast: How a pivot to social enterprise solved one small charity’s funding woes

Lucinda and Andy hear from the chiefs of the National Migraine Centre and Social Enterprise UK

www.thirdsector.co.uk

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publiclife.bsky.social @publiclife.bsky.social · Apr 2

Applications now open to find eight inspiring Liverpool City Region residents with a powerful business idea that tackles a health or care challenge faced locally.

They'll receive a year's Real Living Wage salary, seed funding, and leading support.

Apply today at www.publiclife.org.uk/citizenfirst

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Peter Holbrook @peterholbrook.bsky.social · Feb 25

Great to be with coop party for the launch of their Community Britain launch. Stories to
Inspire a better Britain.

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Peter Holbrook @peterholbrook.bsky.social · Feb 25

I've just signed "Marks & Spencer - stop advertising on GB News" - Will you support the campaign too? actionstorm.org/petitions/ma... @StopFundingHate

Sign the Petition

Marks & Spencer - stop advertising on GB News

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Peter Holbrook @peterholbrook.bsky.social · Feb 24

Thousands in Midwestern GOP Districts Attend Sanders' First Stops on Tour to Fight Oligarchy www.commondreams.org/news/bernie-...

Thousands in Midwestern GOP Districts Attend Sanders' First Stops on Tour to Fight Oligarchy | Common Dreams

Senator Bernie Sanders is on a mission to fight oligarchy and empower the people. With a powerful message against Trumpism and billionaire influence, he's rallying Americans to stand up for democracy....

www.commondreams.org

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Peter Holbrook @peterholbrook.bsky.social · Feb 24

Great to be in Parliament today to discuss infrastructure, public services, business regulation and company law with @greenparty.org.uk @adrianramsay.bsky.social
Thanks for being receptive to #SocEnt and look forward to working with you over the course of this parliament.

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Peter Holbrook @peterholbrook.bsky.social · Feb 11

www.socialenterprise.org.uk/news/why-wer...

Why government needs to talk to social enterprises

Social Enterprise UK's open letter asking government to make sure social enterprises are a part of the Social Impact Investment Advisory Group

www.socialenterprise.org.uk

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Peter Holbrook @peterholbrook.bsky.social · Feb 5

A very happy birthday to our generous and inspiring patron @mchshe.bsky.social
We hope you have a lovely day!
Love from #SocEnt folk around the world and especially @socialenterpriseuk.bsky.social

youtu.be/Ly1xnf6Kx_s?...

Why is Michael Sheen holding a spanner and what are social enterprises?! Chris Addison explains all.

YouTube video by Social Enterprise UK

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Peter Holbrook @peterholbrook.bsky.social · Feb 4

A wonderful day in Edinburgh meeting #SocEnt and their network representatives and advocating for them in Holyrood with @socialenterprise.scot

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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · Jan 30

Water bills in England will rise by an average of £123 this year.

Biggest hit to customer since the industry was privatised 36 years ago.

47% price hike by Southern Water.

Sewage dumping, high dividend payments, exec pay to continue.

No one protects people.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...

Water bills in England and Wales to rise by £123 on average this year

Largest price hike since privatisation is even more than the £86 predicted by Ofwat as companies add inflation on top

www.theguardian.com

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Peter Holbrook @peterholbrook.bsky.social · Jan 22

We have a good minister / leader, but a lack of organisational knowledge within the NHS about previous policies that work is alarming. Blair’s policy on stakeholder owned models (SocEnt) within the NHS appears entirely forgotten. An no, we are not charity or voluntary! @wesstreeting.bsky.social

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Peter Holbrook @peterholbrook.bsky.social · Jan 16

Chuffed to have @jowusunepaul.bsky.social join and lead our public affairs work. www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/clac...

Labour’s Jovan Owusu-Nepaul is using Windrush blazers and wavy knitwear to fight Nigel Farage

We spoke to Clacton’s stylish – and now viral – aspiring MP about the heroes and villains of political menswear, and his plan to rock Air Forces in the House of Commons

www.gq-magazine.co.uk

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Social Enterprise UK @socialenterpriseuk.bsky.social · Jan 15

Great to see our Social Enterprise Knowledge Centre research referenced in this insightful feature on CICs in the legal sector - https://buff.ly/3Wk84yq

Our flagship hub is the UK’s most comprehensive source of information about social enterprise: https://buff.ly/3NWS54k

Off the hamster wheel

The not-for-profit law firm is not a euphemism for losing money. Katharine Freeland talks to lawyers who are billing clients for whole new reasons.

buff.ly

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · Jan 13

Joining the EU Single Market Could Be the Gamechanger for Keir Starmer’s Government

Both the UK economy and the new Labour Government needs an urgent shot in the arm. Could this be the solution?

bylinetimes.com/2025/01/13/k...

Joining the EU Single Market Could Be the Gamechanger for Keir Starmer's Government

Both the UK economy and the new Labour Government needs an urgent shot in the arm. Could this be the solution?

bylinetimes.com

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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · Jan 13

Tony Blair tells Brits to stop self-diagnosing with depression as 'UK can't afford spiralling benefits bill'.

Multi-millionaire declares war on the less well off.

Mental health problems caused by insecurity, poverty, lack of healthcare, mostly due to govt policies.
www.lbc.co.uk/news/tony-bl...

Tony Blair tells Brits to stop self-diagnosing with depression as 'UK can't afford spiralling benefits bill'

Tony Blair has warned British people against self-diagnosing with mental health conditions, pointing to the country's spiralling sickness benefits bill.

www.lbc.co.uk

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Peter Holbrook @peterholbrook.bsky.social · Jan 9

*within the British diplomatic missions

Peter Holbrook @peterholbrook.bsky.social · Jan 9

Sincere and sensible resetting of government foreign policy by David Lammy although the obsession with more private sector skills could be cause for concern @fcdo-answers.bsky.social

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Peter Holbrook @peterholbrook.bsky.social · Jan 9

www.youtube.com/watch?v=4n-U...
The world we live in eh?

Stewart Lee - taxi driver argument

YouTube video by montoid

www.youtube.com

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Chris Nelder @chrisnelder.bsky.social · Dec 19

I can hardly think of a better example of the moral decay in modern health care than a Goldman analyst noting that biotech cures for diseases like hepatitis are cool and all, until their success diminishes the business opportunity for pharmaceutical manufacturers.

www.cnbc.com/2018/04/11/g...

Goldman Sachs asks in biotech research report: 'Is curing patients a sustainable business model?'

Goldman Sachs warns sales from the most successful disease treatments are difficult to maintain.

www.cnbc.com

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Peter Holbrook @peterholbrook.bsky.social · Dec 19

Wholeheartedly agree.

New Economics Foundation @neweconomics.bsky.social · Dec 19

Maintaining interest rates prolongs the financial strain on households + businesses, exacerbating mortgage pressures and hindering essential investments. With wages finally rising after years of stagnation, it's misguided for the Bank to treat this as a problem. 1/3

Screengrab from BBC News website reading: UK interest rates held at 4.75%

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Dean Hochlaf @dhochlaf.bsky.social · Dec 19

This bizarre story is a cautionary tale of how business models that concentrate wealth and power in the hands of individuals, will do so at the collective expense of the community

www.theguardian.com/news/2024/de...

Humphrey’s world: how the Samuel Smith beer baron built Britain’s strangest pub chain

Since the 1970s, Humphrey Smith has acquired scores of pubs and historic properties around the UK. But time after time, he has left the buildings empty. Why has he allowed his empire to moulder?

www.theguardian.com

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