Dr. Henry Tam
@henrytam.bsky.social
Political writer - books include: 'Time to Save Democracy', 'Communitarianism', 'Against Power Inequalities', 'Who's Afraid of Political Education', 'Tomorrow's Communities', etc + the Anti-Con novels. More info from: https://hbtam.blogspot.com
When politicians can just bring in the people they want, instead of working with experienced, independent civil servants, you end up ... well, with Fox News types running govt departments and giving whatever advice the 'Leader' wants to hear.
henry-tam.blogspot.com/2025/11/civi...
henry-tam.blogspot.com/2025/11/civi...
Civil Servants v Uncivil Sycophants
Heard any politician in office moaning lately about wanting to bring in their own people instead of being held back by these civil servants?...
henry-tam.blogspot.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:09 PM
When politicians can just bring in the people they want, instead of working with experienced, independent civil servants, you end up ... well, with Fox News types running govt departments and giving whatever advice the 'Leader' wants to hear.
henry-tam.blogspot.com/2025/11/civi...
henry-tam.blogspot.com/2025/11/civi...
MPs are to question the BBC over its giving the impression of what the US House of Representatives has confirmed happened in the attack on the Capitol.
Meanwhile, not a word about the 'accuracy', 'impartiality', and 'reliability' of GB News ...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Meanwhile, not a word about the 'accuracy', 'impartiality', and 'reliability' of GB News ...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Senior BBC figures to be questioned by MPs after resignations
A former adviser, whose memo sparked resignations from the BBC's director general and head of news, will take questions publicly for the first time.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 1:03 PM
MPs are to question the BBC over its giving the impression of what the US House of Representatives has confirmed happened in the attack on the Capitol.
Meanwhile, not a word about the 'accuracy', 'impartiality', and 'reliability' of GB News ...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Meanwhile, not a word about the 'accuracy', 'impartiality', and 'reliability' of GB News ...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Why talk about capping Ukraine' armed forces at all?
Given that Russia invaded Ukraine,
We should have proposals on capping Russian armed forces' personnel.
Given that Russia invaded Ukraine,
We should have proposals on capping Russian armed forces' personnel.
November 24, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Why talk about capping Ukraine' armed forces at all?
Given that Russia invaded Ukraine,
We should have proposals on capping Russian armed forces' personnel.
Given that Russia invaded Ukraine,
We should have proposals on capping Russian armed forces' personnel.
Real community empowerment can only come from effective engagement, power sharing, and genuine partnerships.
@citizennetwork.bsky.social
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@citizennetwork.bsky.social
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A Response to the Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
We challenge the current Bill, which risks dis-empowering rather than empowering communities.
citizen-network.org
November 23, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Real community empowerment can only come from effective engagement, power sharing, and genuine partnerships.
@citizennetwork.bsky.social
citizen-network.org/news/a-respo...
@citizennetwork.bsky.social
citizen-network.org/news/a-respo...
Russia invades Ukraine.
Russia interferes with US elections in support of Trump.
Trump becomes US president,
Cuts support for Ukraine,
& presses Ukraine to accept Russian demands.
#NoSurprise
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/e...
Russia interferes with US elections in support of Trump.
Trump becomes US president,
Cuts support for Ukraine,
& presses Ukraine to accept Russian demands.
#NoSurprise
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/e...
How Trump’s peace plan for Ukraine has been entirely dictated by Putin
The ‘deal’ being briefed out by Washington and Moscow is really just a blueprint for Russian conquest. Sam Kiley explains why it doesn’t have to be that way
www.independent.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Russia invades Ukraine.
Russia interferes with US elections in support of Trump.
Trump becomes US president,
Cuts support for Ukraine,
& presses Ukraine to accept Russian demands.
#NoSurprise
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/e...
Russia interferes with US elections in support of Trump.
Trump becomes US president,
Cuts support for Ukraine,
& presses Ukraine to accept Russian demands.
#NoSurprise
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/e...
It is said that we should not worry about new technology's impact on employment as it will create more jobs.
But when the essence of the new tech is to take over as many human functions as possible, we need to rethink the entire economic system of work-and-income.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
But when the essence of the new tech is to take over as many human functions as possible, we need to rethink the entire economic system of work-and-income.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
PwC graduate roles under threat from AI, accountancy firm boss says
The accountancy giant says artificial intelligence will eventually lead to fewer entry-level positions at the firm.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 10:17 AM
It is said that we should not worry about new technology's impact on employment as it will create more jobs.
But when the essence of the new tech is to take over as many human functions as possible, we need to rethink the entire economic system of work-and-income.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
But when the essence of the new tech is to take over as many human functions as possible, we need to rethink the entire economic system of work-and-income.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
If it walks like it was hatched in Russia,
Talks like it was hatched in Russia,
It most likely was hatched in Russia.
Just ask the US Secretary of State ...
apnews.com/article/ukra...
Talks like it was hatched in Russia,
It most likely was hatched in Russia.
Just ask the US Secretary of State ...
apnews.com/article/ukra...
US senators say Rubio told them Trump’s Ukraine peace plan is Russia's 'wish list'
U.S. senators critical of President Donald Trump’s approach to ending the Russia-Ukraine war say they spoke with Secretary of State Marco Rubio who told them that the peace plan Trump is pushing Kyiv ...
apnews.com
November 23, 2025 at 10:03 AM
If it walks like it was hatched in Russia,
Talks like it was hatched in Russia,
It most likely was hatched in Russia.
Just ask the US Secretary of State ...
apnews.com/article/ukra...
Talks like it was hatched in Russia,
It most likely was hatched in Russia.
Just ask the US Secretary of State ...
apnews.com/article/ukra...
To plan for tackling climate change without mentioning fossil fuel, is like trying to deal with a pandemic without referring to the virus.
www.theguardian.com/environment/... #Cop30 #ClimateCrisis
www.theguardian.com/environment/... #Cop30 #ClimateCrisis
Cop30 draft text omits mention of fossil fuel phase-out roadmap
Exclusive: Summit leadership releases new text despite 29 nations threatening to block progress without commitment
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 3:25 PM
To plan for tackling climate change without mentioning fossil fuel, is like trying to deal with a pandemic without referring to the virus.
www.theguardian.com/environment/... #Cop30 #ClimateCrisis
www.theguardian.com/environment/... #Cop30 #ClimateCrisis
Russia claims it hasn't seen the US-drafted proposals for Ukraine.
That could well be true if the proposals were drafted in Moscow.
That could well be true if the proposals were drafted in Moscow.
November 21, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Russia claims it hasn't seen the US-drafted proposals for Ukraine.
That could well be true if the proposals were drafted in Moscow.
That could well be true if the proposals were drafted in Moscow.
Has the BBC given the world the wrong impression?
The US Congress investigations concluded:
“The central cause of January 6th was one man, former President Donald Trump."
“None of the events of January 6th would have happened without him.”
The defense rests.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022...
The US Congress investigations concluded:
“The central cause of January 6th was one man, former President Donald Trump."
“None of the events of January 6th would have happened without him.”
The defense rests.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022...
January 6 panel accuses Trump of ‘multi-part conspiracy’ in final report
House committee publishes report three days after recommending criminal charges against ex-president
www.theguardian.com
November 15, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Has the BBC given the world the wrong impression?
The US Congress investigations concluded:
“The central cause of January 6th was one man, former President Donald Trump."
“None of the events of January 6th would have happened without him.”
The defense rests.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022...
The US Congress investigations concluded:
“The central cause of January 6th was one man, former President Donald Trump."
“None of the events of January 6th would have happened without him.”
The defense rests.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022...
On what basis can Trump sue the BBC?
That it wrongly caused ppl to lower their esteem of the man a US Congressional Committee recommended for criminal charges for his role in the Capitol riots?
Perhaps a high profile trial can help publicise the committee's findings.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
That it wrongly caused ppl to lower their esteem of the man a US Congressional Committee recommended for criminal charges for his role in the Capitol riots?
Perhaps a high profile trial can help publicise the committee's findings.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Trump says he will sue BBC for at least $1bn over Panorama edit
The US president confirmed he intends to sue the broadcaster for at least $1bn over the Panorama edit of a 2021 speech.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 1:30 PM
On what basis can Trump sue the BBC?
That it wrongly caused ppl to lower their esteem of the man a US Congressional Committee recommended for criminal charges for his role in the Capitol riots?
Perhaps a high profile trial can help publicise the committee's findings.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
That it wrongly caused ppl to lower their esteem of the man a US Congressional Committee recommended for criminal charges for his role in the Capitol riots?
Perhaps a high profile trial can help publicise the committee's findings.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Politics matters ...
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November 12, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Politics matters ...
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Check out these works: bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/henry-tam @brisunipress.bsky.social
Exclusive offer for any direct order with Bristol University Press/Policy Press, until the end of November - get 50% off any of my political books with code: BUP11.
Check out these works: bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/henry-tam @brisunipress.bsky.social
It all seemed hopeless,
Until a Clemenceau came along,
A Churchill stepped forth.
Tyrants count on resistance crumbling,
& US Democrats need someone to rally the fightback ...
www.axios.com/2025/11/05/2...
Until a Clemenceau came along,
A Churchill stepped forth.
Tyrants count on resistance crumbling,
& US Democrats need someone to rally the fightback ...
www.axios.com/2025/11/05/2...
Possible Dem presidential contenders jostle over election results
No one admits it, but the next presidential primary is already in motion for Democrats.
www.axios.com
November 9, 2025 at 4:58 PM
It all seemed hopeless,
Until a Clemenceau came along,
A Churchill stepped forth.
Tyrants count on resistance crumbling,
& US Democrats need someone to rally the fightback ...
www.axios.com/2025/11/05/2...
Until a Clemenceau came along,
A Churchill stepped forth.
Tyrants count on resistance crumbling,
& US Democrats need someone to rally the fightback ...
www.axios.com/2025/11/05/2...
Many politicians and public servants still think they can best help communities by working technocratically without local ppl's involvement.
They really should learn the lessons from state-community collaboration & start building real partnerships.
www.transformingsociety.co.uk/2021/07/30/c...
They really should learn the lessons from state-community collaboration & start building real partnerships.
www.transformingsociety.co.uk/2021/07/30/c...
Communities and public bodies: Finding the perfect collaborative balance - Transforming Society
Henry Tam shows how community-generated improvements can only achieve success when there is genuine collaboration with public bodies and commitment to a long-term partnership.
www.transformingsociety.co.uk
November 9, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Many politicians and public servants still think they can best help communities by working technocratically without local ppl's involvement.
They really should learn the lessons from state-community collaboration & start building real partnerships.
www.transformingsociety.co.uk/2021/07/30/c...
They really should learn the lessons from state-community collaboration & start building real partnerships.
www.transformingsociety.co.uk/2021/07/30/c...
Against the championing of moral sensitivity and evidential examination, the Counter-Enlightenment was born.
Riled by the promotion of universal compassion and empirical objectivity, the Anti-Woke strikes back.
Their continuing mission - keep people in the dark
henry-tam.blogspot.com/2023/09/coun...
Riled by the promotion of universal compassion and empirical objectivity, the Anti-Woke strikes back.
Their continuing mission - keep people in the dark
henry-tam.blogspot.com/2023/09/coun...
Counter-Enlightenment, Anti-Woke
The ‘Anti-Woke’ bandwagon has been picking up speed in stirring up anger and resentment against ideas that annoy reactionaries. Exposing pre...
henry-tam.blogspot.com
November 9, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Against the championing of moral sensitivity and evidential examination, the Counter-Enlightenment was born.
Riled by the promotion of universal compassion and empirical objectivity, the Anti-Woke strikes back.
Their continuing mission - keep people in the dark
henry-tam.blogspot.com/2023/09/coun...
Riled by the promotion of universal compassion and empirical objectivity, the Anti-Woke strikes back.
Their continuing mission - keep people in the dark
henry-tam.blogspot.com/2023/09/coun...
Local govt reorganisation, eh?
Simplified system - perhaps
Good for economic growth - where's the evidence?
Savings - excuses for more cuts, & high transitional costs?
Local connections - diminished with big, remote unitaries.
Democracy - further weakened
www.bennettschool.cam.ac.uk/blog/should-...
Simplified system - perhaps
Good for economic growth - where's the evidence?
Savings - excuses for more cuts, & high transitional costs?
Local connections - diminished with big, remote unitaries.
Democracy - further weakened
www.bennettschool.cam.ac.uk/blog/should-...
Should local authorities reorganise? A review of the evidence - Bennett School of Public Policy
There's been a growing interest in local government reorganisation from both the Conservatives and Labour. However, the case for reorganisation needs further investigation, with evidence suggesting it...
www.bennettschool.cam.ac.uk
November 9, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Local govt reorganisation, eh?
Simplified system - perhaps
Good for economic growth - where's the evidence?
Savings - excuses for more cuts, & high transitional costs?
Local connections - diminished with big, remote unitaries.
Democracy - further weakened
www.bennettschool.cam.ac.uk/blog/should-...
Simplified system - perhaps
Good for economic growth - where's the evidence?
Savings - excuses for more cuts, & high transitional costs?
Local connections - diminished with big, remote unitaries.
Democracy - further weakened
www.bennettschool.cam.ac.uk/blog/should-...
Always thought that a political system that demands support for every single budget proposal, or else cuts off the pay for all public workers, is a recipe for chaos. Funds should not be held back except in those specific cases where the proposal in question has been voted down.
#ChangeTheSystem
#ChangeTheSystem
November 9, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Always thought that a political system that demands support for every single budget proposal, or else cuts off the pay for all public workers, is a recipe for chaos. Funds should not be held back except in those specific cases where the proposal in question has been voted down.
#ChangeTheSystem
#ChangeTheSystem
Some right-wingers are doing their best 'fuming' act over the BBC allegedly misleading the world by giving the impression that Trump was in any way connected with the Capitol attacks. Quick reminder: Trump pardoned all those involved in the attacks; they have always had his full support.
November 4, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Some right-wingers are doing their best 'fuming' act over the BBC allegedly misleading the world by giving the impression that Trump was in any way connected with the Capitol attacks. Quick reminder: Trump pardoned all those involved in the attacks; they have always had his full support.
It costs very little to engage with local people in a deliberative way to work out together what should be done.
Its benefits are immeasurable in terms of effective policy designs and higher public satisfaction.
Find out more: citizen-network.org/library/civi...
@barryquirk.bsky.social
Its benefits are immeasurable in terms of effective policy designs and higher public satisfaction.
Find out more: citizen-network.org/library/civi...
@barryquirk.bsky.social
Citizen Network: Civic Dialogues and Citizen Democracy
We need to help people make decisions together on a much more local level.
citizen-network.org
November 2, 2025 at 4:12 PM
It costs very little to engage with local people in a deliberative way to work out together what should be done.
Its benefits are immeasurable in terms of effective policy designs and higher public satisfaction.
Find out more: citizen-network.org/library/civi...
@barryquirk.bsky.social
Its benefits are immeasurable in terms of effective policy designs and higher public satisfaction.
Find out more: citizen-network.org/library/civi...
@barryquirk.bsky.social
Americans were warned about Trump's intention to undermine democracy;
He still got elected & democracy is on life support in the US.
Brits are warned about mini-Trump's polling figures & similarities to his role model.
Here are 5 counter-measures to activate: henry-tam.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-...
He still got elected & democracy is on life support in the US.
Brits are warned about mini-Trump's polling figures & similarities to his role model.
Here are 5 counter-measures to activate: henry-tam.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-...
The Tyrant’s Temptation
According to many surveys, an increasing number of people are indicating that they favour political leaders who would act without democratic...
henry-tam.blogspot.com
November 2, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Americans were warned about Trump's intention to undermine democracy;
He still got elected & democracy is on life support in the US.
Brits are warned about mini-Trump's polling figures & similarities to his role model.
Here are 5 counter-measures to activate: henry-tam.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-...
He still got elected & democracy is on life support in the US.
Brits are warned about mini-Trump's polling figures & similarities to his role model.
Here are 5 counter-measures to activate: henry-tam.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-...
Can the rule of law still stand in a country when judges are concerned they may have to set up their own armed security arrangements, as the government threatens those who won't bow down to executive intimidation: www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
Judges reportedly eye new security measures as Trump’s rhetorical attacks get worse
As the president condemns unnamed judges as “monsters who want our country to go to hell,” there’s growing talk of systemic security reforms.
www.msnbc.com
November 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Can the rule of law still stand in a country when judges are concerned they may have to set up their own armed security arrangements, as the government threatens those who won't bow down to executive intimidation: www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
If people were asked if they would like a strong unelected leader to solve all their problems, they might say 'yes' if no one would warn them a dictator's more likely to throw ppl in jail for no good reason at all.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
One in five Britons aged 18-45 prefer unelected leaders to democracy, poll finds
Exclusive: Voters overall are downbeat about politics and almost six in 10 think ‘the UK’s best years are behind us’
www.theguardian.com
November 2, 2025 at 3:53 PM
If people were asked if they would like a strong unelected leader to solve all their problems, they might say 'yes' if no one would warn them a dictator's more likely to throw ppl in jail for no good reason at all.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Show solidarity with Sweden's workers, members of the union IF Metall, on strike against Tesla for its refusal to recognise workers' right to organise a union.
There are other cars to buy, but no concession should be made to those who autocratically lord over workers.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
There are other cars to buy, but no concession should be made to those who autocratically lord over workers.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The striking Swedish workers taking on carmaker Tesla
The industrial action against the company's operation in Sweden has reached its second anniversary.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 27, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Show solidarity with Sweden's workers, members of the union IF Metall, on strike against Tesla for its refusal to recognise workers' right to organise a union.
There are other cars to buy, but no concession should be made to those who autocratically lord over workers.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
There are other cars to buy, but no concession should be made to those who autocratically lord over workers.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
A voting system that can be manipulated by wealthy donors and the circulation of malicious disinformation poses a threat to us all.
We need to save democracy before it's too late: citizen-network.org/news/democra... @simonduffy.bsky.social @compassoffice.bsky.social
We need to save democracy before it's too late: citizen-network.org/news/democra... @simonduffy.bsky.social @compassoffice.bsky.social
Democracy SOS
On the International Day of Democracy, a new report sharing eight steps to save the UK’s democratic system.
citizen-network.org
October 25, 2025 at 12:59 PM
A voting system that can be manipulated by wealthy donors and the circulation of malicious disinformation poses a threat to us all.
We need to save democracy before it's too late: citizen-network.org/news/democra... @simonduffy.bsky.social @compassoffice.bsky.social
We need to save democracy before it's too late: citizen-network.org/news/democra... @simonduffy.bsky.social @compassoffice.bsky.social
A report in 2024 found that 92% of donations to Reform UK came from fossil fuel groups and climate change deniers.
Any wonder they are against all policies for cutting carbon emission into the atmosphere ...
www.desmog.com/2024/06/04/n...
Any wonder they are against all policies for cutting carbon emission into the atmosphere ...
www.desmog.com/2024/06/04/n...
Who Funds Reform? Nigel Farage’s Party Received 92 Percent of its Donations from Fossil Fuel Interests, Polluters, and Climate Deniers
Reform UK has received more than £2.3 million from oil and gas interests, highly polluting industries, and climate science deniers since December 2019, amounting to 92 percent of the party’s donations...
www.desmog.com
October 25, 2025 at 12:53 PM
A report in 2024 found that 92% of donations to Reform UK came from fossil fuel groups and climate change deniers.
Any wonder they are against all policies for cutting carbon emission into the atmosphere ...
www.desmog.com/2024/06/04/n...
Any wonder they are against all policies for cutting carbon emission into the atmosphere ...
www.desmog.com/2024/06/04/n...