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Hugo Bebbington @hugobebbington.bsky.social · Jul 31

All the best career moves in communications happen in London Influence, so I’m thrilled to be among them and even more so to start this new role at POLITICO. 🎉

👉 www.politico.com/blogs/politi...

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Hugo Bebbington @hugobebbington.bsky.social · Jul 22

"He loves dictators and billionaires. When he sees people with money, he melts."

A fascinating portrait of FIFA's Gianni Infantino and how he's learnt to navigate the America's politics from the White House to the local level.

www.politico.com/news/2025/07...

FIFA's president plays the American game

How Gianni Infantino learned to navigate the country’s politics, from the White House to city councils.

www.politico.com

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Hugo Bebbington @hugobebbington.bsky.social · May 12

You can read more about our Playbook expansion in this interview with POLITICO's CEO Goli Sheikholeslami in @status.news. (which also contains some great tips on where to get Iranian food in D.C.)

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Status @status.news · May 11

The Sunday Spotlight: POLITICO boss Goli Sheikholeslami opens up about battling misinformation, expanding Playbook, and navigating Donald Trump's second term.

Read the Q&A: www.status.news/p/goli-sheik...

The Goli Standard

POLITICO boss Goli Sheikholeslami opens up about battling misinformation, expanding Playbook, and navigating Donald Trump's second term.

www.status.news

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Hugo Bebbington @hugobebbington.bsky.social · May 12

Playbook is already the must-read newsletter for understanding the latest from D.C., thanks to Jack Blanchard - but with the addition of Dasha Burns and The Playbook Podcast, it’s now essential listening too. 🎧

👉 www.politico.com/blogs/politi...

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Hugo Bebbington @hugobebbington.bsky.social · Apr 24

come for the insights on our growth in Europe and the UK over the last decade

stay for an all time great segue from @bronmaher.bsky.social

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Hugo Bebbington @hugobebbington.bsky.social · Apr 15

Good to see my engagement and enthusiasm is suitably captured via AI transcripts

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Politico @politico.com · Apr 2

EXCLUSIVE: Trump has told his inner circle, including members of his Cabinet, that Elon Musk will soon be stepping back from his current role as governing partner, ubiquitous cheerleader and Washington hatchet man. www.politico.com/news/magazin...

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Hugo Bebbington @hugobebbington.bsky.social · Apr 1

🔊 “Yeah, we're not boring, I can say that.”

POLITICO's @msolletty.bsky.social joined BBC's Newscast to discuss the fallout from Marine Le Pen being banned from running for public office by a court on Monday.

Newscast - Au Revoir Marine Le Pen? - BBC Sounds

Le Pen is barred from running for public office after being found guilty of embezzlement.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Hugo Bebbington @hugobebbington.bsky.social · Mar 11

Not all of us can be political insiders, but at least you can eat like one.

www.politico.com/interactives...

How to Dine Like a Washington Insider

Where Republicans and Democrats are spending their money in D.C.

www.politico.com

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Hugo Bebbington @hugobebbington.bsky.social · Mar 6

You can of course read the full report on @politico.eu ⬇️

Top Trump allies hold secret talks with Zelenskyy’s Ukrainian opponents

As Washington ramps up its pressure on Zelenskyy to step aside, his rivals are talking to Trump’s team.

www.politico.eu

Hugo Bebbington @hugobebbington.bsky.social · Mar 6

Nice hat-tip from @newsagents.bsky.social this evening on POLITICO's exclusive report about members of President Trump's entourage secretly meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy's Ukrainian opponents.

Is Trump trying to topple Zelenskyy?

Podcast Episode · The News Agents · 06/03/2025 · 31m

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Hugo Bebbington @hugobebbington.bsky.social · Mar 6

Attending @journalismfestival.com in Perugia? 🇮🇹

Join POLITICO's Jamil Anderlini for a discussion on how news outlets can deliver impactful journalism - no matter the political climate - and leverage subscription models for sustainable growth. #IJF25

www.journalismfestival.com/programme/20...

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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · Mar 6

Donald Trump tried and failed to find a chink in the EU’s armor through a trade war in his first term.

But now he’s found a more vulnerable spot: The massive security crisis he’s engineered by withdrawing US support for Ukraine is exposing potentially lethal cracks in the 27-nation bloc.

Trump wants to destroy the EU — and rebuild it in his image

Donald Trump won’t deal with the EU. The EU can’t deal with Trump.

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Hugo Bebbington @hugobebbington.bsky.social · Mar 4

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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · Mar 4

Buyers and shoppers, particularly those attending the fashion week circuit, are choosing to spend in Paris over London.

And critics point to Brexit to explain the UK’s waning fashion influence.

Brexit stole the show from London Fashion Week — and gifted it to Paris

As red tape and higher costs hammer British designers, France is ready to pounce.

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Hugo Bebbington @hugobebbington.bsky.social · Mar 3

What's France's role in a peace deal in Ukraine?

POLITICO's editor at large in France, @msolletty.bsky.social, joined Adam Fleming and Chris Mason to discuss the latest on BBC's Newscast ⬇️

Newscast - Can Starmer and Macron Win the Peace? - BBC Sounds

And, Trump criticises Zelensky again online.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Hugo Bebbington @hugobebbington.bsky.social · Feb 28

An ideal payday/weekend listen ⬇️

Sascha O'Sullivan @saschaosullivan.bsky.social · Feb 28

🎙️ NEW ep. PMs and their Chancellors: How to survive no11

From Black Wednesday to Gordon Brown, austerity & more. Why Chancellor is the hardest gig in SW1.

George Osborne
Norman Lamont
@theobertram.bsky.social
Sam White
Poppy Mitchell-Rose
Rupert Harrison

www.politico.eu/podcast/west...

How to survive No 11 Downing Street

With Keir Starmer recently forced to promise his chancellor, Rachel Reeves, would stay on until the next election, Westminster Insider Host Sascha O’Sullivan talks to former chancellors and a…

www.politico.eu

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Hugo Bebbington @hugobebbington.bsky.social · Feb 20

10/10 headline and story combo imo

Cheers and then boos for evil penguin Feathers McGraw as statue unveiled

Wallace and Gromit creator Nick Park revealed the sculpture in his home city of Preston.

www.independent.co.uk

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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · Feb 4

Need to rally the troops? Why not hire ousted British Prime Ministers Rishi Sunak and David Cameron for a stirring motivational speech?

Rishi Sunak and David Cameron to cash in with US speaking gigs

Former British prime ministers sign up to offer their wisdom at the Washington Speakers Bureau.

www.politico.eu

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Hugo Bebbington @hugobebbington.bsky.social · Jan 31

POLITICO is joining forces with the Munich Security Conference in a one-of-a-kind partnership - and we’re opening the doors to the inaugural POLITICO Pub. (Yes, a pub)

Full press release below, but feel free to DM me for more details - hope to see you there! 🍻

👉 www.politico.eu/politico-and...

Hugo Bebbington @hugobebbington.bsky.social · Jan 30

A massive thanks to the @inhousecomms.bsky.social team for all their work organising the awards and bringing together some of Westminster's finest to celebrate the growth of political podcasting.

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Hugo Bebbington @hugobebbington.bsky.social · Jan 30

Delighted to see POLITICO win two awards at the inaugural Political Podcast Awards last night 🏆 🏆 .

@saschaosullivan.bsky.social was named Rising Star and, alongside our partners at Sky News, we also won Best Presenters with Jack Blanchard and @samcoatessky.bsky.social taking home the trophy.

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Hugo Bebbington @hugobebbington.bsky.social · Jan 15

Esther's reporting continues to lead the way in exposing working conditions and misconduct within Westminster.

Her latest scoop underscores the importance of retelling these stories, with this incident now under police investigation.

(via @estwebber.bsky.social)

POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · Jan 15

Police are investigating after a woman reported having her drink spiked in one of the bars on the UK’s parliamentary estate, POLITICO has learned.

Police probe ‘spiking’ incident in UK parliament

A parliamentary researcher alerted bar staff and security to her drink being tampered with.

www.politico.eu

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Esther Webber @estwebber.bsky.social · Jan 15

EXC: Police are investigating after a woman reported being spiked in Stranger's Bar in parliament last week

Met spokesperson: "The investigation is ongoing and the victim is being supported by officers."

Story here:
www.politico.eu/article/poli...

Police probe ‘spiking’ incident in UK parliament

A parliamentary researcher alerted bar staff and security to her drink being tampered with.

www.politico.eu

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Press Gazette @pressgazette.co.uk · Jan 13

Politico UK editor Jack Blanchard is moving to Washington DC to become managing editor and author of its flagship Playbook newsletter, bringing "fresh energy and perspective"

POLITICO Announces Jack Blanchard as Managing Editor & Author of Playbook in Washington D.C.

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