beckymiller
@beckymiller33.bsky.social
Dreamer, doer, cyclist, human being, Planet Earth. Policy and service designer at Defra. New here...
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Introducing GHS
Government Human Service
medium.com
Have you head of GHS, Government Human Service?
Probably not! It's just a thought experiment I've been entertaining in my head for a while.
I'd love to know what you think...
#govdesign #ServiceDesign
medium.com/ghs-governme...
Probably not! It's just a thought experiment I've been entertaining in my head for a while.
I'd love to know what you think...
#govdesign #ServiceDesign
medium.com/ghs-governme...
There are likely many reasons why the civil service is not as efficient as it could be. Low grade Dell laptops is one of them. Hashtag false economy.
January 12, 2026 at 8:54 AM
There are likely many reasons why the civil service is not as efficient as it could be. Low grade Dell laptops is one of them. Hashtag false economy.
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If the US holds Venezuela, we will seize 17% of oil -- yesterday's technology. If China uses this precedent to take Taiwan, it will own 60% of semiconductors -- tomorrow's technology. See what happens when you elect evil & stupid at the same time?
Really American FB
Really American FB
January 6, 2026 at 2:07 AM
If the US holds Venezuela, we will seize 17% of oil -- yesterday's technology. If China uses this precedent to take Taiwan, it will own 60% of semiconductors -- tomorrow's technology. See what happens when you elect evil & stupid at the same time?
Really American FB
Really American FB
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"As the market for insecure work grows and more people depend on it, it is critical that their voices are heard in policymaking."
🗣️ Hear from our Partnership Insight Manager Aleks Collingwood in this piece by @bigissue.com on our recent report with @demos-uk.bsky.social.
https://bit.ly/4pKmunL
🗣️ Hear from our Partnership Insight Manager Aleks Collingwood in this piece by @bigissue.com on our recent report with @demos-uk.bsky.social.
https://bit.ly/4pKmunL
Unemployment in Britain much worse than reported, study finds
Gig economy workers may be missing from official employment statistics that show the UK employment rate currently sits at 5.1%.
bit.ly
January 6, 2026 at 4:11 PM
"As the market for insecure work grows and more people depend on it, it is critical that their voices are heard in policymaking."
🗣️ Hear from our Partnership Insight Manager Aleks Collingwood in this piece by @bigissue.com on our recent report with @demos-uk.bsky.social.
https://bit.ly/4pKmunL
🗣️ Hear from our Partnership Insight Manager Aleks Collingwood in this piece by @bigissue.com on our recent report with @demos-uk.bsky.social.
https://bit.ly/4pKmunL
Cash is a lifeline for millions of vulnerable people and a vital public utility - like water and electricity. We shouldn’t let our money and payments system be run for profit 💷
Tell the government to mandate cash acceptance
Sign the petition to #KeepCashAlive 👇🏿 you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ke...
Tell the government to mandate cash acceptance
Sign the petition to #KeepCashAlive 👇🏿 you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ke...
Sign the petition to Keep Cash Alive
No matter what shop, supermarket, or pub you want to pay in, they should accept the cash you give them 💷
Tell the government to mandate cash acceptance.
Sign now to Keep Cash Alive! 👇🏿
you.38degrees.org.uk
December 10, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Cash is a lifeline for millions of vulnerable people and a vital public utility - like water and electricity. We shouldn’t let our money and payments system be run for profit 💷
Tell the government to mandate cash acceptance
Sign the petition to #KeepCashAlive 👇🏿 you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ke...
Tell the government to mandate cash acceptance
Sign the petition to #KeepCashAlive 👇🏿 you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ke...
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What if government is stuck in a local maximum?
Today I'm publishing a new post exploring whether the evidence standards and control mechanisms we use in government are limiting us to a dangerously narrow field of view. If so, what could we do about that?
medium.com/@jamestplunk... 1/n
Today I'm publishing a new post exploring whether the evidence standards and control mechanisms we use in government are limiting us to a dangerously narrow field of view. If so, what could we do about that?
medium.com/@jamestplunk... 1/n
What if government is stuck in a local maximum?
The case for broadening our field of view
medium.com
December 8, 2025 at 8:09 AM
What if government is stuck in a local maximum?
Today I'm publishing a new post exploring whether the evidence standards and control mechanisms we use in government are limiting us to a dangerously narrow field of view. If so, what could we do about that?
medium.com/@jamestplunk... 1/n
Today I'm publishing a new post exploring whether the evidence standards and control mechanisms we use in government are limiting us to a dangerously narrow field of view. If so, what could we do about that?
medium.com/@jamestplunk... 1/n
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Honestly, the extent to which you now need to work around the machinery of government (in stealth, against the rules, etc.) in order to save it from itself is truly extraordinary.
December 5, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Honestly, the extent to which you now need to work around the machinery of government (in stealth, against the rules, etc.) in order to save it from itself is truly extraordinary.
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🚨 Last chance to register!
On Thursday, our Talking about Homes webinars with @frameworks.bsky.social @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social return, as we explore how to do justice to lived experience stories.
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On Thursday, our Talking about Homes webinars with @frameworks.bsky.social @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social return, as we explore how to do justice to lived experience stories.
Sign up now: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9217610411024/WN_Oaezi682TJyaSd7TSJ53VA
November 25, 2025 at 4:52 PM
🚨 Last chance to register!
On Thursday, our Talking about Homes webinars with @frameworks.bsky.social @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social return, as we explore how to do justice to lived experience stories.
Sign up now: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9217610411024/WN_Oaezi682TJyaSd7TSJ53VA
On Thursday, our Talking about Homes webinars with @frameworks.bsky.social @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social return, as we explore how to do justice to lived experience stories.
Sign up now: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9217610411024/WN_Oaezi682TJyaSd7TSJ53VA
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People like real things!
I wrote about the important stuff that's missing from the new wave of AI tools.
tumshie.ghost.io/people-like-...
I wrote about the important stuff that's missing from the new wave of AI tools.
tumshie.ghost.io/people-like-...
People like real things
Thoughts on trust, authenticity and bubbles in response to the launch of Sora, OpenAI’s new video-sharing app.
tumshie.ghost.io
October 31, 2025 at 1:42 PM
People like real things!
I wrote about the important stuff that's missing from the new wave of AI tools.
tumshie.ghost.io/people-like-...
I wrote about the important stuff that's missing from the new wave of AI tools.
tumshie.ghost.io/people-like-...
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New thing alert! 📣 Today's we're launching a new initiative: The Centre for the Edge 📣
@kinship.works and @jrf-uk.bsky.social
How can leaders in our struggling public institutions support the emergence of alternatives?
More here from @mssophiaparker.bsky.social and me:
medium.com/@jamestplunk...
@kinship.works and @jrf-uk.bsky.social
How can leaders in our struggling public institutions support the emergence of alternatives?
More here from @mssophiaparker.bsky.social and me:
medium.com/@jamestplunk...
The Centre for the Edge
A new initiative to help public sector leaders support emerging alternatives
medium.com
September 29, 2025 at 7:21 AM
New thing alert! 📣 Today's we're launching a new initiative: The Centre for the Edge 📣
@kinship.works and @jrf-uk.bsky.social
How can leaders in our struggling public institutions support the emergence of alternatives?
More here from @mssophiaparker.bsky.social and me:
medium.com/@jamestplunk...
@kinship.works and @jrf-uk.bsky.social
How can leaders in our struggling public institutions support the emergence of alternatives?
More here from @mssophiaparker.bsky.social and me:
medium.com/@jamestplunk...
Have you head of GHS, Government Human Service?
Probably not! It's just a thought experiment I've been entertaining in my head for a while.
I'd love to know what you think...
#govdesign #ServiceDesign
medium.com/ghs-governme...
Probably not! It's just a thought experiment I've been entertaining in my head for a while.
I'd love to know what you think...
#govdesign #ServiceDesign
medium.com/ghs-governme...
Introducing GHS
Government Human Service
medium.com
October 1, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Have you head of GHS, Government Human Service?
Probably not! It's just a thought experiment I've been entertaining in my head for a while.
I'd love to know what you think...
#govdesign #ServiceDesign
medium.com/ghs-governme...
Probably not! It's just a thought experiment I've been entertaining in my head for a while.
I'd love to know what you think...
#govdesign #ServiceDesign
medium.com/ghs-governme...
@lukelukeluke.bsky.social look 👀 I saw these mushrooms popping up in a sand dune in the north of the Netherlands, the island of Schiermonnikogg to be exact 🇳🇱 🍄🟫 🍄🟫 I never thought about the mycorrhizal network in sand dunes before… their caps were gently nodding in the wind #fungi #sanddunes
September 19, 2025 at 7:37 PM
@lukelukeluke.bsky.social look 👀 I saw these mushrooms popping up in a sand dune in the north of the Netherlands, the island of Schiermonnikogg to be exact 🇳🇱 🍄🟫 🍄🟫 I never thought about the mycorrhizal network in sand dunes before… their caps were gently nodding in the wind #fungi #sanddunes
Demand a UN-mandated Multinational Armed Force for Gaza - this is how apartheid was ended in South Africa - be part of history for the better and add your name now: www.stopgenocide.com/unga/
Demand a Multinational Armed Protective Force for Gaza!
Automatically generate emails to World leaders to demand that they call for the UN General Assembly to pass a Uniting for Peace resolution and deploy a UN-mandated multinational armed protective force...
www.stopgenocide.com
September 8, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Demand a UN-mandated Multinational Armed Force for Gaza - this is how apartheid was ended in South Africa - be part of history for the better and add your name now: www.stopgenocide.com/unga/
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‘Learn to care’ could replace ‘learn to code’ as the go to career advice for the next generation @jburnmurdoch.ft.com #TheWorkWeNeed
July 19, 2025 at 9:20 AM
‘Learn to care’ could replace ‘learn to code’ as the go to career advice for the next generation @jburnmurdoch.ft.com #TheWorkWeNeed
Respect to @itvx.com and the Tour de France Highlights programme documenting the #greenwashing of @totalenergie.bsky.social #bold 👊
July 21, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Respect to @itvx.com and the Tour de France Highlights programme documenting the #greenwashing of @totalenergie.bsky.social #bold 👊
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Catch up on great speakers to date - inc @andreasthinks.me @jenitennison.com, @cthimon.bsky.social @miriamlevin.bsky.social @henrymidgley.bsky.social @kmeinnes.bsky.social @karakane-kk.bsky.social @noelito7.bsky.social @antonioweiss.bsky.social @beckymiller33.bsky.social
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medium.com/@transformgo...
TransformGov Talks – Medium
Read writing from TransformGov Talks on Medium.
medium.com
July 10, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Privatisation broke our water system.
@labourslewis.bsky.social has a people-first, evidence-based alternative, and I’m backing it.
Add your name to the People’s Plan for Water: https://actionnetwork.org/forms/water-belongs-to-all-of-us-back-the-peoples-plan-for-water?source=bluesky&
@labourslewis.bsky.social has a people-first, evidence-based alternative, and I’m backing it.
Add your name to the People’s Plan for Water: https://actionnetwork.org/forms/water-belongs-to-all-of-us-back-the-peoples-plan-for-water?source=bluesky&
July 15, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Privatisation broke our water system.
@labourslewis.bsky.social has a people-first, evidence-based alternative, and I’m backing it.
Add your name to the People’s Plan for Water: https://actionnetwork.org/forms/water-belongs-to-all-of-us-back-the-peoples-plan-for-water?source=bluesky&
@labourslewis.bsky.social has a people-first, evidence-based alternative, and I’m backing it.
Add your name to the People’s Plan for Water: https://actionnetwork.org/forms/water-belongs-to-all-of-us-back-the-peoples-plan-for-water?source=bluesky&
Our privatised water system is broken - and water lobbyists have worked hard to shut down alternatives.
In July the People’s Commission is launching a people-first vision for our water in Parliament.
Your MP needs to hear about it: actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-...
In July the People’s Commission is launching a people-first vision for our water in Parliament.
Your MP needs to hear about it: actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-...
Ask your MP to show their support for a people-first future for our water!
We can make our water work for people - not shareholders - but water lobbyists are working hard to shut this solution down. Will you make sure your MP hears about it?
actionnetwork.org
July 6, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Our privatised water system is broken - and water lobbyists have worked hard to shut down alternatives.
In July the People’s Commission is launching a people-first vision for our water in Parliament.
Your MP needs to hear about it: actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-...
In July the People’s Commission is launching a people-first vision for our water in Parliament.
Your MP needs to hear about it: actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-...
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Palestine Action ban: what will it mean in practice?
Our guide covers what won't be allowed after the ban comes into force. Counter-terror powers are used in an overtly racist & Islamophobic way- the policing situation is likely to be unstable once it's in force.
netpol.org/2025/06/26/p...
Our guide covers what won't be allowed after the ban comes into force. Counter-terror powers are used in an overtly racist & Islamophobic way- the policing situation is likely to be unstable once it's in force.
netpol.org/2025/06/26/p...
June 26, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Palestine Action ban: what will it mean in practice?
Our guide covers what won't be allowed after the ban comes into force. Counter-terror powers are used in an overtly racist & Islamophobic way- the policing situation is likely to be unstable once it's in force.
netpol.org/2025/06/26/p...
Our guide covers what won't be allowed after the ban comes into force. Counter-terror powers are used in an overtly racist & Islamophobic way- the policing situation is likely to be unstable once it's in force.
netpol.org/2025/06/26/p...
I’ve just signed Greenpeace’s petition calling on the Foreign Secretary David Lammy to stop selling arms to Israel. British arms are fuelling the killing - can you join me and call for a ban?
June 7, 2025 at 9:57 PM
I’ve just signed Greenpeace’s petition calling on the Foreign Secretary David Lammy to stop selling arms to Israel. British arms are fuelling the killing - can you join me and call for a ban?
About to listen to this conversation at the #CharlstonFestival so ironically I’m making a rare post online. This is the hook for me: ‘Christine Rosen argues that true human fulfillment comes from living an unpredictable, analogue life.’
www.charleston.org.uk/event/strange-new-minds/
www.charleston.org.uk/event/strange-new-minds/
Charleston — Strange New Minds
Christine Rosen and Christopher Summerfield debate technology’s impact on human connection and experience
www.charleston.org.uk
May 25, 2025 at 9:17 AM
About to listen to this conversation at the #CharlstonFestival so ironically I’m making a rare post online. This is the hook for me: ‘Christine Rosen argues that true human fulfillment comes from living an unpredictable, analogue life.’
www.charleston.org.uk/event/strange-new-minds/
www.charleston.org.uk/event/strange-new-minds/
Israel needs help - I can’t help thinking how short and selective human memory can be when I watch this. Did no one teach them what happened in Germany to their people?
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Louis Theroux - The Settlers
Fourteen years after his first visit, Louis Theroux meets some of the growing community of religious-nationalist Israelis who have settled in the occupied West Bank.
www.bbc.co.uk
May 11, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Israel needs help - I can’t help thinking how short and selective human memory can be when I watch this. Did no one teach them what happened in Germany to their people?
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
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"These are not benign actors, scrappy startup founders who move fast and break things - they share world views that are destroying our democracies as we know it."
www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Im-f...
In which Emer Coleman draws a dotted line between Musk, Zuckerberg and Jacob Rees-Mogg's father
www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Im-f...
In which Emer Coleman draws a dotted line between Musk, Zuckerberg and Jacob Rees-Mogg's father
'I’m from the technocracy and I’m here to help' - how tech bros are taking over the world | Computer Weekly
The idea of the futility of the nation state and of politics in favour of new technological frontiers is echoed in The sovereign individual published in 1997. This book examined the social, economic a...
www.computerweekly.com
April 15, 2025 at 1:55 PM
"These are not benign actors, scrappy startup founders who move fast and break things - they share world views that are destroying our democracies as we know it."
www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Im-f...
In which Emer Coleman draws a dotted line between Musk, Zuckerberg and Jacob Rees-Mogg's father
www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Im-f...
In which Emer Coleman draws a dotted line between Musk, Zuckerberg and Jacob Rees-Mogg's father
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Right Now, most of the American can relate to this message from the 90's.
April 19, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Right Now, most of the American can relate to this message from the 90's.
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Join our Climate and Nature Engagement Lead, Emily Tulloh along with Harold Garner | London Borough of Camden and Fiona Dyer | Climate Action Durham to explore how councils can engage residents to deliver better climate solutions.
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April 2, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Join our Climate and Nature Engagement Lead, Emily Tulloh along with Harold Garner | London Borough of Camden and Fiona Dyer | Climate Action Durham to explore how councils can engage residents to deliver better climate solutions.
⌛ 5:30pm
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