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Ann Kempster @annkempster.com · 15h

My sleep deprived brain read that initially as Unhinged Reporter.

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Jo Carter @jocarter.bsky.social · 15h

Just published!
New report into transforming public services in Wales. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

It’s been a privilege to work with @annkempster.com @daivaughan.uk @niacampbell.bsky.social on this.

We’d love to hear what you think! 🤔

Also… please share!

Transform Wales @transform.wales · 16h

Today, we're launching Transforming Public Services for a Modern Wales. This report sets out a clear path for the next Welsh Government to move beyond short-term fixes and deliver better, human-centred services.

#DigitalWales #PublicServiceReform

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Nia Campbell @niacampbell.bsky.social · 15h

Super proud that our report is now out! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Massive shout out to @annkempster.com, @daivaughan.uk and @jocarter.bsky.social 🎉

We'd love to hear what you think!

Transform Wales @transform.wales · 16h

Today, we're launching Transforming Public Services for a Modern Wales. This report sets out a clear path for the next Welsh Government to move beyond short-term fixes and deliver better, human-centred services.

#DigitalWales #PublicServiceReform

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Ann Kempster @annkempster.com · 15h

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Ann Kempster @annkempster.com · 16h

Last time I had them I a as in a dark hospital waiting area with others who had also the drops.

Nurse came through and just threw the fluorescent lights on with no warning.

Blinding Light GIF

ALT: Blinding Light GIF

media.tenor.com

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Ann Kempster @annkempster.com · 16h

Look forward to hearing your thoughts :)

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Ann Kempster @annkempster.com · 16h

Not sure if I feel more or less sick now that's published and public.

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Ann Kempster @annkempster.com · 16h

And here it is folks! A blueprint for how to transform public services in a modern Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Transform Wales @transform.wales · 16h

Today, we're launching Transforming Public Services for a Modern Wales. This report sets out a clear path for the next Welsh Government to move beyond short-term fixes and deliver better, human-centred services.

#DigitalWales #PublicServiceReform

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Transform Wales @transform.wales · 17h

Tanysgrifwyr cylchlythyr – ewch i’ch mewnflychau! 👀

Newsletter subscribers: check your inboxes for news! 👀

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Ann Kempster @annkempster.com · 17h

It’s the most perfectly Hadley shaped job ever!

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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 2d

“A second inflatable frog has now been spotted wiggling through Portland.”

Marco Rubio whispers into Donald Trump's ear.

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Heather Stewart @guardianheather.bsky.social · 21h

If this isn’t evidence of an AI bubble I don’t know what is 🫧

Financial Times @financialtimes.com · 21h

Rishi Sunak’s twin appointments mean he will be advising rivals in the push for AI breakthroughs. on.ft.com/3KNw22e

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Ann Kempster @annkempster.com · 21h

Are there any women left in No10? WTF is going on?

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 21h

Starmer accused of pushing out some of last progressive allies in No 10 shake-up

Exclusive: PM is reorganising key parts of government to give chief secretary Darren Jones more Whitehall control • UK politics live – latest updates Keir Starmer has been accused of pushing some of his last remaining progressive allies out of government, as he embarks on another shake-up of his Downing Street operation designed to empower his chief secretary, Darren Jones. The prime minister is overseeing a reorganisation of several key parts of his government, including the delivery and policy units, to refocus the policy work and give Jones more direct control of the machinery of government. Continue reading...

www.theguardian.com

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Ann Kempster @annkempster.com · 22h

Today is launch day. I’m a bag of nerves

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GovCamp Cymru @govcampcymru.bsky.social · 22h

Cyfle olaf am docynnau i’n anghynhadledd tng Nghaerdydd ar 7 Tachwedd - heddiw am 10!

www.govcamp.cymru/tickets

Tickets — GovCamp Cymru

www.govcamp.cymru

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GovCamp Cymru @govcampcymru.bsky.social · 22h

Last chance tickets for our GovCamp Cymru unconference in Cardiff on 7 November available for free today at 10am

www.govcamp.cymru/tickets

Tickets — GovCamp Cymru

www.govcamp.cymru

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NationCymru @nation.cymru · 22h

Plaid Cymru has voiced frustration that opposition parties in Wales have not yet been granted pre-election access to the civil service, a process that normally allows officials to prepare for the possibility of a change in government

Plaid Cymru criticises delay in civil service talks ahead of 2026 election

Plaid Cymru has voiced frustration that opposition parties in Wales have not yet been granted pre-election access to the civil service, a process that normally allows officials to prepare for the poss...

nation.cymru

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The Daily Show @thedailyshow.com · 1d

The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.

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Ann Kempster @annkempster.com · 1d

I’m loving Hush’s barrel leg atm. Their sizing is generous so suspect a 12 would work. I’m between a 14/16. Their 14s are perfect

They also have a range of other styles other styles And they duo short lengths

Good quality

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Ann Kempster @annkempster.com · 1d

He’s had two annual physicals this year.

a man in a black shirt is making a funny face while sitting at a table .

ALT: a man in a black shirt is making a funny face while sitting at a table .

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Beau @drbeaubeaumont.bsky.social · 1d

Thinking about Christmas presents for my wife. Does anyone know what it smells like?

A sign at the Westfield shopping centre. Reading “Please use the escalator by Prada”.

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Ann Kempster @annkempster.com · 1d

God I am dreading doing this

Yeah. Keeping those two things separate is really important for me as well

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Ann Kempster @annkempster.com · 1d

Battered sausage.

And now I want one.

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Ann Kempster @annkempster.com · 1d

Is this a hostage situation post?

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Ann Kempster @annkempster.com · 1d

We absolutely smashed our first target for funding publication of the report. Huge thank you to those to contributed.

We've set a new target to see if we can fund our public affairs work and events.

If you haven't yet thrown us a few ££, you still can!

Diolch yn fawr.

Fund the Transform Wales Publication

We’re crowdfunding to get our report into the hands of Wales’ 2026 decision-makers and spark debate on transforming public services.

www.crowdfunder.co.uk

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