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Roger Harding @rogerh.bsky.social · 1d

"We turn toward other people when they need it and take the piss out of them when they don’t."

The unofficial British motto of us at our best. Fab piece by @sofiejenkinson.bsky.social:

renewal.org.uk/blog/mr-blob...

Mr Blobby patriotism

Over recent weeks I have found myself thinking about the country we live in, what it feels like and what I like, and love, about it. I guess I found myself thinking about this because of the summer w...

renewal.org.uk

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Sofie Jenkinson @sofiejenkinson.bsky.social · 2d

thanks mate 🙂

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Sofie Jenkinson @sofiejenkinson.bsky.social · 2d

yep and that’s fine. we just disagree

Sofie Jenkinson @sofiejenkinson.bsky.social · 2d

that’s fine - it is possible to disagree well.

Sofie Jenkinson @sofiejenkinson.bsky.social · 2d

And why should we let that happen or be ok with that!

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Sofie Jenkinson @sofiejenkinson.bsky.social · 2d

sorry but it’s not twee - it’s exactly not that. It’s proper normal-people, working class, shared connection stuff. I think that’s right and plenty of people it strikes a not with tbh - that might not be you and that’s fine but there’s honestly no need to be as rude as you have.

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Sofie Jenkinson @sofiejenkinson.bsky.social · 2d

no part of what I am saying is dismissing ppl who are scared,that was not the intention&I don’t think is what it does. it is about bringing ppl together against it&finding connection to do that.You’re allowed to disagree but think it’s unfair to patronisingly tell me that I’m not taking it seriously

does.it

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Sofie Jenkinson @sofiejenkinson.bsky.social · 2d

that’s fine if it’s not for you. but it does something which is important to me, and central to the work of Hope Not Hate who are doing exactly what you say. I’m scared too, and I care about people in this country most of whom I think are good people.

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Sofie Jenkinson @sofiejenkinson.bsky.social · 2d

why are you conflating what I’m saying with Labour Party policy? it’s not about policy. There’s plenty in there about the kindness of people & taking action in communities. I’m sorry you’re scared.This is my take on the Britain I think exists & can,&I stand by that, however you’ve decided to take it

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Sofie Jenkinson @sofiejenkinson.bsky.social · 2d

have you read it?

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Sofie Jenkinson @sofiejenkinson.bsky.social · 2d

haha perfect! I still have that on CD single somewhere!

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Sofie Jenkinson @sofiejenkinson.bsky.social · 2d

awww thanks mate

Sofie Jenkinson @sofiejenkinson.bsky.social · 2d

hahaha wow!

Sofie Jenkinson @sofiejenkinson.bsky.social · 2d

😂😂😂

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Renewal @renewaljournal.bsky.social · 2d

"Most of us basically love our country, even if begrudgingly – not the version we’re told to, or even presented with, but the one we really see and live in every day. Silly Sausage Britain is the Britain most of us reside in, and love."

@sofiejenkinson.bsky.social on "Mr Blobby patriotism"

Mr Blobby patriotism

Over recent weeks I have found myself thinking about the country we live in, what it feels like and what I like, and love, about it. I guess I found myself thinking about this because of the summer w...

renewal.org.uk

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Sofie Jenkinson @sofiejenkinson.bsky.social · 2d

As I was speaking on panels at Labour conference last week I began to describe the Britain I know exists and love. In the end I gave it a name: Mr Blobby Patriotism

And I’ve written about it for @renewaljournal.bsky.social here bsky.app/profile/rene...

Renewal @renewaljournal.bsky.social · 2d

"Most of us basically love our country, even if begrudgingly – not the version we’re told to, or even presented with, but the one we really see and live in every day. Silly Sausage Britain is the Britain most of us reside in, and love."

@sofiejenkinson.bsky.social on "Mr Blobby patriotism"

Mr Blobby patriotism

Over recent weeks I have found myself thinking about the country we live in, what it feels like and what I like, and love, about it. I guess I found myself thinking about this because of the summer w...

renewal.org.uk

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Labour Climate and Environment Forum @lcefuk.bsky.social · 8d

Discussing how we communicate climate impacts to the public effectively, "authenticity is one of the most important things over the next four years" says @sofiejenkinson.bsky.social

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Labour Climate and Environment Forum @lcefuk.bsky.social · 8d

Growth and delivery is the mechanism by which we get to the outcome we want to see but we also need to tell a clear and passionate story that people connect to, says @sofiejenkinson.bsky.social

We need to set out clearly why we want to deliver on issues.

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Labour Climate and Environment Forum @lcefuk.bsky.social · 8d

Next up at the LCEF x Anacta Hub at #LAB25 is our panel event, "Further and Faster: The Politics of Deliverism"

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Sofie Jenkinson @sofiejenkinson.bsky.social · 10d

Today I am v excited to be speaking on the @hopenothate.org.uk panel at 1pm in Marquee Theatre 2 on The Deck talking all about Reform-curious Labour voters and how climate fits into it all. Come join us!

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Sofie Jenkinson @sofiejenkinson.bsky.social · 13d

Shopping for suits as a woman is so annoying. when will someone sort this out. I want @bethrigby.bsky.social to have her own suit collection somewhere that I can just shop from. because rn I can’t find anyone to give my money to!

Sofie Jenkinson @sofiejenkinson.bsky.social · 20d

😂

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Sofie Jenkinson @sofiejenkinson.bsky.social · 20d

noooo! You’re joking? *looks at the Newsnight presenting and politics team* Noooo!!! I can’t believe it *looks at the Lobby* well well well www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

Privately educated still have ‘vice-like grip’ on most powerful UK jobs

Those in top roles are five times as likely to have been to private school than general population, study finds

www.theguardian.com

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Sam Alvis @samalvis.bsky.social · Jun 18

Reform might not think they need a climate policy, but they're going to need a flood risk one - their consituents are literally going to be underwater.

Land below annual flood level in 2030 - Kent, Lincolnshire, Doncaster, Southport

coastal.climatecentral.org/map/5/0.9412...

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The Spitz Charitable Trust @spitzmusic.bsky.social · Jun 12

To the staff of Bridgeside Lodge this #CarersWeek:
Over the years we’ve witnessed the way you care for your residents. Not just in what you do, but in how you do it: with dignity, warmth, and human kindness. You brighten rooms and bring light to dark days. With love, from all of us at The Spitz 💛 🎶

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