Jeremy Pattison
@jeremypattison.bsky.social
HE | Sixth form colleges | formerly IfG
Courts minister on Channel 4 News saying we should volunteer to he magistrates.
There are precisely zero magistrate vacancies south of Coventry.
There are precisely zero magistrate vacancies south of Coventry.
December 2, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Courts minister on Channel 4 News saying we should volunteer to he magistrates.
There are precisely zero magistrate vacancies south of Coventry.
There are precisely zero magistrate vacancies south of Coventry.
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No, welfare spending is not 'out of control'.
(There is an underlying rise in health-related benfits, but this needs sensible reform - not knee jerk cuts.)
(There is an underlying rise in health-related benfits, but this needs sensible reform - not knee jerk cuts.)
November 27, 2025 at 12:58 PM
No, welfare spending is not 'out of control'.
(There is an underlying rise in health-related benfits, but this needs sensible reform - not knee jerk cuts.)
(There is an underlying rise in health-related benfits, but this needs sensible reform - not knee jerk cuts.)
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Key chart for public services
Govt is back to pencilling in undeliverable plans to hit its fiscal rules
After taking out likely funding for protected areas, other departments will have to absorb 3.3% annual real terms cuts. That includes prisons, courts, and local govt, among others
Govt is back to pencilling in undeliverable plans to hit its fiscal rules
After taking out likely funding for protected areas, other departments will have to absorb 3.3% annual real terms cuts. That includes prisons, courts, and local govt, among others
November 26, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Key chart for public services
Govt is back to pencilling in undeliverable plans to hit its fiscal rules
After taking out likely funding for protected areas, other departments will have to absorb 3.3% annual real terms cuts. That includes prisons, courts, and local govt, among others
Govt is back to pencilling in undeliverable plans to hit its fiscal rules
After taking out likely funding for protected areas, other departments will have to absorb 3.3% annual real terms cuts. That includes prisons, courts, and local govt, among others
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Budget news of international student levy at £925 flat rate, not as % of tuition fees.
This is likely better re. reducing no. coming to UK on student visas to work. Flat rate hits so-called "visa farm" HE providers offering cheaper courses, w. less impact on elite, high-fee institutions. 🧵
This is likely better re. reducing no. coming to UK on student visas to work. Flat rate hits so-called "visa farm" HE providers offering cheaper courses, w. less impact on elite, high-fee institutions. 🧵
November 26, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Budget news of international student levy at £925 flat rate, not as % of tuition fees.
This is likely better re. reducing no. coming to UK on student visas to work. Flat rate hits so-called "visa farm" HE providers offering cheaper courses, w. less impact on elite, high-fee institutions. 🧵
This is likely better re. reducing no. coming to UK on student visas to work. Flat rate hits so-called "visa farm" HE providers offering cheaper courses, w. less impact on elite, high-fee institutions. 🧵
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"having changed my mind about the OBR, my internship there has begun smoothly"
November 26, 2025 at 12:28 PM
"having changed my mind about the OBR, my internship there has begun smoothly"
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Suggs and the boys, great bunch of lads, always said so.
‘Madness’ to increase welfare spending in Budget, says AO World boss
‘Madness’ to increase welfare spending in Budget, says AO World boss
‘Madness’ to increase welfare spending in Budget, says AO World boss
www.independent.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Suggs and the boys, great bunch of lads, always said so.
Had enough of the BBC Breakfastication of Budget coverage? Prefer analysis and insight to uninformed self-interest?
This is the Budget coverage for you...
This is the Budget coverage for you...
November 26, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Had enough of the BBC Breakfastication of Budget coverage? Prefer analysis and insight to uninformed self-interest?
This is the Budget coverage for you...
This is the Budget coverage for you...
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In our corner shop they have Cadbury’s Crème Eggs and it feels a bit last minute for next Easter compared to the trailing this budget has had
November 25, 2025 at 7:48 PM
In our corner shop they have Cadbury’s Crème Eggs and it feels a bit last minute for next Easter compared to the trailing this budget has had
Fancy new sphygmomanometer at the GPs but spelling mistake on the instructions right in front of my nose added a few extra mmHg to the reading.
November 24, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Fancy new sphygmomanometer at the GPs but spelling mistake on the instructions right in front of my nose added a few extra mmHg to the reading.
Cricket Australia looking at A$3m loss from first Test.
Is England's strategy to bankrupt the opposition?
Is England's strategy to bankrupt the opposition?
Two-day Ashes Test could cost Cricket Australia millions
Travis Head's stunning take-down of England, leading to a speedy day two finish in Perth, is set to cost Cricket Australia millions in lost ticket revenue.
www.abc.net.au
November 23, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Cricket Australia looking at A$3m loss from first Test.
Is England's strategy to bankrupt the opposition?
Is England's strategy to bankrupt the opposition?
I'm old enough to have seen England win a Test in Australia
November 22, 2025 at 8:34 AM
I'm old enough to have seen England win a Test in Australia
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With this years Ashes beginning in the early hours of this morning, we thought we'd point you in the direction of @TheVictCommons where they explore the link between cricket and the Victorian House of Commons
historyofparliament.com/2025/11/20/c...
historyofparliament.com/2025/11/20/c...
Cricket in the Commons: a Victorian First Eleven - The History of Parliament
With the 2025 Ashes between England and Australia getting underway this week, we have a cricketing themed post from our House of Commons, 1832-1945 project.
historyofparliament.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:38 AM
With this years Ashes beginning in the early hours of this morning, we thought we'd point you in the direction of @TheVictCommons where they explore the link between cricket and the Victorian House of Commons
historyofparliament.com/2025/11/20/c...
historyofparliament.com/2025/11/20/c...
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As the covid inquiry gears up for Module 9 on economic policy, @gemmatetlow.bsky.social and I have a new @ukri.org-funded @instituteforgovernment.org.uk report out on Epi-econ modelling for pandemics. We set out why govt needs to invest now 1/🧵
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
Combined epidemiological and economic modelling | Institute for Government
The pandemic showed the need for government to improve its use of modelling.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
November 21, 2025 at 9:38 AM
As the covid inquiry gears up for Module 9 on economic policy, @gemmatetlow.bsky.social and I have a new @ukri.org-funded @instituteforgovernment.org.uk report out on Epi-econ modelling for pandemics. We set out why govt needs to invest now 1/🧵
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
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Hot on the heels of yesterday's Covid inquiry report on decision making, @shaina-sangha.bsky.social and I have a new report out today looking at how combined epidemiological-economic modelling could help government better prepare for future pandemics www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
Combined epidemiological and economic modelling | Institute for Government
The pandemic showed the need for government to improve its use of modelling.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
November 21, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Hot on the heels of yesterday's Covid inquiry report on decision making, @shaina-sangha.bsky.social and I have a new report out today looking at how combined epidemiological-economic modelling could help government better prepare for future pandemics www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
Convinced Australia will end up with a first innings lead
November 21, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Convinced Australia will end up with a first innings lead
Sleet is now snow
November 19, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Sleet is now snow
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█▓▒▒░░░Great News░░░▒▒▓█
Final planning permission has been granted for the development of the first phase of the National Cricket Centre on the Sport Ireland Campus.
Read: bit.ly/3LzsUrh
#IrishCricket ☘️🏏
Final planning permission has been granted for the development of the first phase of the National Cricket Centre on the Sport Ireland Campus.
Read: bit.ly/3LzsUrh
#IrishCricket ☘️🏏
November 11, 2025 at 3:47 PM
█▓▒▒░░░Great News░░░▒▒▓█
Final planning permission has been granted for the development of the first phase of the National Cricket Centre on the Sport Ireland Campus.
Read: bit.ly/3LzsUrh
#IrishCricket ☘️🏏
Final planning permission has been granted for the development of the first phase of the National Cricket Centre on the Sport Ireland Campus.
Read: bit.ly/3LzsUrh
#IrishCricket ☘️🏏
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I'm not saying 'only people aged 47 to 55 think Fleetwood Mac are bad' - obviously people of all ages have different opinions. But only people in that v specific age group think that 'Fleetwood Mac are bad' is a common sense, commonplace opinion.
November 9, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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Am reminded of HG Nelson's insightful analysis: "if it wasn't for rugby league, half these boys would be in prison"
November 8, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Am reminded of HG Nelson's insightful analysis: "if it wasn't for rugby league, half these boys would be in prison"
No mention of his 'Good Conduct' medal. The second additional clasp will have been awarded in 2014, several years after the conviction of his friend.
Andrew allowed to keep Falklands medal despite losing royal and military titles
King Charles has agreed to his brother retaining South Atlantic medal for service during 1982 conflict
www.theguardian.com
November 5, 2025 at 7:46 PM
No mention of his 'Good Conduct' medal. The second additional clasp will have been awarded in 2014, several years after the conviction of his friend.
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There are only three weeks to go until Rachel Reeves delivers her second budget as chancellor.
Follow our autumn budget 2025 page for our analysis of the current fiscal context facing the chancellor and how Reeves should approach tax policy making www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/autumn-budge...
Follow our autumn budget 2025 page for our analysis of the current fiscal context facing the chancellor and how Reeves should approach tax policy making www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/autumn-budge...
Autumn budget 2025 | Institute for Government
On Wednesday 26 November, Rachel Reeves will deliver her second budget as chancellor.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
November 5, 2025 at 9:36 AM
There are only three weeks to go until Rachel Reeves delivers her second budget as chancellor.
Follow our autumn budget 2025 page for our analysis of the current fiscal context facing the chancellor and how Reeves should approach tax policy making www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/autumn-budge...
Follow our autumn budget 2025 page for our analysis of the current fiscal context facing the chancellor and how Reeves should approach tax policy making www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/autumn-budge...
Fun times at Heathrow earlier. All the bags for connecting passengers on our flight from Glasgow were put on the reclaim belt and someone ran around checking the tags for LAS, LAX, CDG etc and taking them away on a trolley.
Hope they made it on the right planes
Hope they made it on the right planes
November 1, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Fun times at Heathrow earlier. All the bags for connecting passengers on our flight from Glasgow were put on the reclaim belt and someone ran around checking the tags for LAS, LAX, CDG etc and taking them away on a trolley.
Hope they made it on the right planes
Hope they made it on the right planes
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What if we treated political careers like other high-pressure professions, and actually invested in our leaders to help them thrive?
howtorunacountry.substack.com/p/political-...
howtorunacountry.substack.com/p/political-...
Political Derangement Syndrome: our leaders need therapy
What if we redesigned political careers to get the best of people?
howtorunacountry.substack.com
October 31, 2025 at 9:11 AM
What if we treated political careers like other high-pressure professions, and actually invested in our leaders to help them thrive?
howtorunacountry.substack.com/p/political-...
howtorunacountry.substack.com/p/political-...
Revisited a Glaswegian-Indian restaurant we last ate in on honeymoon several years ago.
So much pakora.
So much pakora.
October 29, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Revisited a Glaswegian-Indian restaurant we last ate in on honeymoon several years ago.
So much pakora.
So much pakora.
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'Although a pub might be rebuilt, reinvented, renamed, and put under new management time and time again, some essential personality persists.'
I loved this piece, and although I'm not sure that the above applies to all pubs, I certainly get the gist ...
I loved this piece, and although I'm not sure that the above applies to all pubs, I certainly get the gist ...
BLOG POST: “It’s still a breathtaking to stand on that beach. To hear water lapping over stone, intensified by the passing of passenger boats, and the cries of seabirds. And to sense that beneath your feet, no doubt, are the stems of a million clay pipes.”
boakandbailey.com/2025/10/the-...
boakandbailey.com/2025/10/the-...
The Prospect of Whitby and pubs as genus loci | Boak & Bailey
Beyond their functional purpose pubs also play an important role in preserving the spirit of the places where they’re found – as their genus loci.
boakandbailey.com
October 29, 2025 at 7:13 PM
'Although a pub might be rebuilt, reinvented, renamed, and put under new management time and time again, some essential personality persists.'
I loved this piece, and although I'm not sure that the above applies to all pubs, I certainly get the gist ...
I loved this piece, and although I'm not sure that the above applies to all pubs, I certainly get the gist ...