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Join @rachelsylvester.bsky.social @observeruk.bsky.social @rachelblakemp.bsky.social @rose-zussman.bsky.social @transparencyuk.bsky.social @kamilakingstone.bsky.social @spotlightcorruption.org Eliza Lockhart @cfs-rusi.bsky.social 5/3/26 1pm

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Political Funding: Can the Elections Bill pass the 'Musk' test?
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February 17, 2026 at 3:11 PM
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What we've been reading this week

@jessicaelgot.bsky.social @theguardian.com @the-independent.com @thetimes.com

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Media Review
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February 13, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Supporting girls' participation in sport ⚽
Our CEO Ben Rich met with Abtisam Mohamed MP (Sheffield Central) and Rosie Halsall, winner of the Politika Policy Ideas Competition, to discuss Rosie's proposal - free sports bras & fittings in secondary schools
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February 11, 2026 at 1:11 PM
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Read the latest opinion here 👇 Chief Foreign Correspondent at Le Figaro @lefigaro.fr, Renaud Girard, reflects on the role of pressure in current thinking on Iran www.radixbigtent.org.uk/news-comment... 🔗
Trump and Iran: A big stick for what purpose?
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February 11, 2026 at 12:15 PM
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On my way to meet Abtisam Mohamed MP for Sheffield Central with Rosie Halsall to discuss the proposal which won our Politika Policy ideas competition to provide free sports bras and fitting in secondary schools #PolitikaPolicyCompetition
February 6, 2026 at 2:55 PM
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📖What have we been reading?

Is this Europe's time - and revitalising housebuilding, high streets & infrastructure

Plus does the Mandelson affair show corrupt system?

@thetimes.com @financialtimes.com @labourlist.bsky.social @duncanhames.bsky.social

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Media Review
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February 6, 2026 at 2:50 PM
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Can #Europe seize its moment? 💭
In the latest blog, Joe Zammit-Lucia outlines how the #EU could become a hub of cooperation, stability, and influence in a shifting global order 🌍
What must evolve? Read the blog 👇
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Can Europe spread its wings and fly?
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February 6, 2026 at 2:05 PM
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🎥 Live now with former leader of the Liberal Democrats, Sir Vince Cable, and leading economist, Vicky Pryce - discussing what the rise of the Asian superstate means for the future 💹🌏
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February 5, 2026 at 6:09 PM
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🌏 Is the global balance of power shifting?
China and India are reshaping the world economy & global governance. What does this mean for the future of the West?
🗓️ Free interactive webinar, Thu 5 Feb, 6PM
🗣️ Sir Vince Cable & Vicky Pryce
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February 3, 2026 at 12:54 PM
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🌏 Is the global balance of power shifting?
China and India are reshaping the world economy & global governance. What does this mean for the future of the West?
🗓️ Free interactive webinar, Thu 5 Feb, 6PM
🗣️ Sir Vince Cable & Vicky Pryce
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February 3, 2026 at 12:54 PM
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Could taxing wealth, rather than income alone, make the system fairer? ⚖️

In the latest blog, @mrmarkethomas.bsky.social explores the case for a wealth tax and whether concerns about capital flight are overstated 💸

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Making our tax system fair
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February 3, 2026 at 12:24 PM
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What have we been reading

@taxjusticeuk.bsky.social @carlbrowne17.bsky.social @housingtoday.bsky.social @insidehousing.bsky.social @rjpartington.bsky.social @theguardian.com @libdemvoice.org @uk.theconversation.com @thetimes.com @j-amesmarriott.bsky.social

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January 30, 2026 at 3:40 PM
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💬 What does the rise of the Asian superstate mean for the future?
📣 Free, interactive #webinar on Thu 5th Feb, 6:00pm
🗣️ Join Sir Vince Cable in conversation with leading economist Vicky Pryce
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January 21, 2026 at 3:08 PM
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This blog by @taxjusticeuk.bsky.social was inspired from our recent webinar 🎥(youtu.be/tfOyV34lgmI)
Watch the Rt Hon @liambyrnemp.bsky.social explain why extreme wealth fuels inequality 👇
January 28, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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50 families own more wealth than the poorest half of the UK combined 💷
👇 In the latest blog, Joe Wright, Policy and Advocacy Manager at @taxjusticeuk.bsky.social, sets out how a wealth tax could be practically designed and implemented
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How a wealth tax can work
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January 28, 2026 at 2:43 PM
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What does a truly progressive tax system require? 💭
@mrmarkethomas.bsky.social (@99organisation.bsky.social) explores how income could be defined when wealth produces continuing gains 📈
Read the latest blog 🔗
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Time for a progressive tax system?
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January 27, 2026 at 2:12 PM
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What we've been reading this week

@fairness.bsky.social @jasonbunting.bsky.social @thetimes.com @theguardian.com @robert-booth.bsky.social @garvanwalshe.org

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January 23, 2026 at 12:36 PM
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Making the case for bolder fiscal #devolution 📊
👇 In the latest blog - Jason Bunting of @fairness.bsky.social explores how local fiscal autonomy could help tackle regional inequality in the UK’s highly centralised economy 🌍
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January 23, 2026 at 12:23 PM
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If wealth was distributed like height, the UK’s richest would be kilometres tall 📈

👇 In the latest blog, @mrmarkethomas.bsky.social of @99organisation.bsky.social explores why wealth inequality cannot be analysed like other forms of inequality

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Why we can't afford to ignore wealth inequality
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January 21, 2026 at 3:35 PM
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💬 What does the rise of the Asian superstate mean for the future?
📣 Free, interactive #webinar on Thu 5th Feb, 6:00pm
🗣️ Join Sir Vince Cable in conversation with leading economist Vicky Pryce
👇 Register, submit questions, take part
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January 21, 2026 at 3:08 PM
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🎙️ Catch up on our latest Meet the Leaders - now on YouTube! 👇
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📺 Watch the Rt Hon @liambyrnemp.bsky.social, George Freeman MP, and economist Vicky Pryce discuss wealth inequality and what can be done to change the wealth of the nation ⚖️💷 #WealthInequality #FreeWebinar
Is there a solution to wealth inequality? Meet the Leaders with Liam Byrne MP and George Freeman MP
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January 16, 2026 at 3:43 PM
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In 2025, 16% of councillors were elected with majority support - down from 65% in 2021

👇 In the latest blog, Alberto Smith (@makevotesmatter.bsky.social) explores an evolving political landscape & implications of fragmented voter support
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Changing party politics in the UK
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January 16, 2026 at 1:19 PM
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Canada, France and Australia cap political donations. Why not the UK? 🇬🇧
In the latest blog, @jonnarcross.bsky.social of @transparencyuk.bsky.social explores how 67% of the British public want an end to big money in politics 🗳️ @yougov.co.uk
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January 14, 2026 at 2:24 PM
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🎥 Live now with the Rt. Hon Liam Byrne MP, George Freeman MP, and Vicky Pryce discussing wealth inequality and income disparities - what are the right policy responses? 💰 #WealthInequality
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January 14, 2026 at 1:14 PM
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Around 56,000 people have 3x more wealth than half of the world combined 💰
In the latest blog, @mrmarkethomas.bsky.social of @99organisation.bsky.social examines what wealth inequality may mean for the economy, democracy, and the climate 🌍
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Extreme wealth vs the 99%
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January 13, 2026 at 2:57 PM