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We are a strategic communications and public affairs consultancy delivering positive change.
A strong brand is more than visuals, it shapes how you work and grow.

As we approach five years, Inflect's Communications and Marketing Manager Aoife Doherty reflects on what we’ve learnt about brand and storytelling.

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What Five Years Has Taught Us About Brand and Storytelling - Inflect
Explore what five years has taught Inflect about brand and storytelling, and how a strong, evolving brand guides our work and growth.
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November 14, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Inclusive growth is more than a policy phrase - it’s the new blueprint for regional prosperity.

England's Combined authorities are shifting from infrastructure to social foundations.

This is what the second generation of #Devolution looks like.

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Redefining Growth: What England’s New Local Growth Plans Reveal About the Next Phase of Devolution - Inflect
Local Growth Plans are reshaping how England’s combined authorities define economic success - centred on inclusion, wellbeing and social resilience, not just productivity.
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November 7, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Keir Starmer heads to Brazil for #COP30 aiming to prove that Britain is serious about #NetZero and ready to lead.

As UK political consensus fades, he will look to reframe climate action as a catalyst for growth and clean investment.

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What Will Starmer be Hoping to Achieve at COP30? - Inflect
As Keir Starmer heads to Brazil for COP30, he aims to prove that Britain can still lead on Net Zero while navigating complex domestic politics.
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October 29, 2025 at 12:13 PM
#AI is changing how we work, could it also disrupt the British class system?

@emilywallace.bsky.social explores how automation is redefining “good work”, and why skilled manual jobs may become the new markers of status and security.

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Will AI Shake Up the British Class System? - Inflect
What happens when AI automates the professions that define class? Explore the impact of AI and the British class system on the future of work.
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October 23, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Labour has pledged to halve violence against women in the next decade, but can Westminster deliver?

Beth Clarke explores how #devolution could give local leaders the tools to turn national ambition into real change.

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Westminster Can’t Deliver, But Devolution Could Halve Violence Against Women - Inflect
Labour’s pledge to halve violence against women may falter in Westminster, but could devolution deliver where central government has failed?
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September 19, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Reform’s conference wasn’t short on spectacle: merch, a singing Mayor, even Jackson Five. But who’s shaping their agenda?

Engagement with business is patchy, but Reform’s leaders are inviting companies to step in.

Some reflections from @jonathanconnolly.bsky.social
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Behind the Teal Curtain: Who’s Influencing Reform UK? - Inflect
Reform’s conference blended theatre and policy gaps – with lobbyists driving the agenda and business invited to shape what’s missing. With Labour under pressure, Reform’s openness to influence could r...
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September 8, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Who won the Race for Recess? 📰

Erin Gilhespie's blog explores how Reform UK and Jeremy Corbyn set the headlines this summer, and what it means for Starmer as Parliament returns.

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Who Won the Race for Recess? - Inflect
Summer Recess was meant to be a reset for Starmer’s Government, but Reform UK and Jeremy Corbyn stole the spotlight. What does this mean as Parliament returns?
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August 29, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Who really gets talked about in Westminster?

London dominates. Manchester makes the script. Carlisle’s on the rise. Leeds is fading.

@jonathanconnolly.bsky.social asks: are towns & regions main characters — or just extras?

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Main Characters and Supporting Cast: Who Really Gets Talked About in Westminster
Who are the main characters in Westminster politics? Explore which cities, regions and issues dominate debates, and which remain supporting cast.
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August 19, 2025 at 3:42 PM
The new #DevolutionBill marks a new era for local gov: cabinet majority votes in #CombinedAuthorities must include the Mayor, effectively giving them veto power.

This could empower Mayors in mixed Cabinets, or weaken consensus-led devolution

Read Erin Gilhespie's blog 👉 bit.ly/4lSrvt4
The Politics Beneath the English Devolution Bill
The English Devolution Bill shifts power in Combined Authorities, strengthening mayoral voting powers and weakening consensus based models.
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August 4, 2025 at 9:46 AM
The public still supports #NetZero, but political unity has broken down.

Rebuilding consensus means focusing on what matters: lower bills, warmer homes, greener jobs and a vision for national renewal.

Read more from @louis-ohalloran.bsky.social 👉 www.inflect.co.uk/the-cross-pa...
The Cross-Party Consensus on Net Zero has Fractured. How Can we Rebuild It?
Rebuilding consensus on Net Zero means focusing on public support, fair outcomes, and a clear, practical vision for climate action.
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July 29, 2025 at 3:29 PM
The new #Devolution Bill promises more political power, but without the finance to match, UK #CityRegions can’t deliver real transformation 💸

In his latest blog, Harry Shackleton explores why we need a new fiscal architecture to turn ambition into action.

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City Regions Need Financial Tools, Not Just Political Powers
With the Devolution Bill now introduced, financing transformation in city regions, not just devolving power, is key to unlocking growth.
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July 11, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Labour’s 174-seat majority was meant to bring stability. Instead, it’s revealing just how hard managing power can be 🏛️

Jonathan Connolly unpacks the rebellion over PIP reforms, and what it means for discipline, influence and control.

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The Trouble with Winning Big: Labour’s Huge Majority
Internal party rebellion is testing Labour’s majority, highlighting backbench MP power and the need for nuanced public affairs strategies.
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June 26, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Labour’s £700bn infrastructure plan leans heavily on planning reform, but can it really unlock growth? 🏗️

Fabian Cooper's latest blog explores why Britain’s renewal depends on fixing the system at the drawing board.

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Planning Reform or Bust: Labour’s all-in Gamble on Construction
Labour’s £700bn infrastructure plan hinges on planning reform. Can faster approvals unlock growth, or stall a decade of national renewal?
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June 23, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Kicking off our round table with @lukecharters.bsky.social and Mayor of West Yorkshire Combined Authority @tracybrabinmayorwy.bsky.social!

Looking forward to today’s discussion around boosting #tech and #fintech in West Yorkshire!
June 18, 2025 at 4:37 PM
With the Spending Review this week, @harryshackleton.bsky.social makes a bold case for breaking up the Treasury, decentralising power, modernising the state & unlocking growth.

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It's Time to Break Up the Treasury
Making the case for breaking up the Treasury to devolve fiscal power, modernise government, and unlock investment and growth across the UK.
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June 9, 2025 at 12:53 PM
@emilywallace.bsky.social calls for a stronger, more collaborative relationship between the civil service and the public affairs profession.

Smarter policy and better outcomes depend on stakeholder engagement that works both ways.

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A challenge to the civil service: The public affairs industry has changed
A call for the civil service to modernise stakeholder engagement and work more collaboratively with the public affairs profession.
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June 4, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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Maybe controversial, but I wrote a blog for @inflect.bsky.social calling for a new wave of PPP to fund much needed #infrastructure investment in the UK
May 15, 2025 at 3:03 PM
UKREiiF isn’t just about buildings and budgets.

It’s where local leadership meets private capital — and where the shape of policy starts to shift.

Reflections from @louis-ohalloran.bsky.social on public affairs, devolution, and what comes next 👉 www.inflect.co.uk/ukreiif-refl...
UKREiiF 2025: Devolution, Development and Deal-Making at Scale
Inflect shares insights from its first UKREiiF, where devolution, policy reform and private-sector investment took centre stage. A must-read for public affairs professionals.
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June 2, 2025 at 1:46 PM
The UK’s flawed electricity pricing model is weakening public support for #NetZero

In his latest blog, @seancodrington.bsky.social‬ looks at why reforming the Marginal Price Mechanism should be a priority.

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Fixing Energy Pricing: A Net Zero Imperative
Reforming the UK’s energy pricing system is key to maintaining public support for Net Zero and countering political misinformation.
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May 30, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Starting a career comes with a steep learning curve — especially in a small consultancy. 💼

Erika Rugyendo-Henry shares 3 early lessons from her first months at Inflect: learning on the job, managing variety, and staying curious.

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My First Three Months at Inflect: Lessons from Starting a Career
Reflecting on my first three months at Inflect, I share three early lessons from starting a career in a fast-paced consultancy environment.
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May 27, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Britain needs bold ideas to fix its crumbling infrastructure. Could modern PPPs help?

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Catch @harryshackleton.bsky.social at #UKREiiF next week where he is keen to talk #Infrastructure & #investment
Can Public-Private Partnerships Fix Britain's Infrastructure Crisis?
Britain’s infrastructure is crumbling. Could a reimagined public-private partnership model be the bold solution Labour needs?
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May 15, 2025 at 12:12 PM
A year on from our last Meet the Mayors update, much has changed…

A Labour government. A Devolution White Paper. Local reform plans. Reform UK wins 2 mayors.

Inflect’s latest briefing introduces the new Metro Mayors & what’s next for #devolution.

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Meet the Mayors: Your Devolution Update - Inflect
Explore Inflect’s analysis of the 2025 mayoral elections: new leaders, low turnout, and big questions for the future of English devolution.
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May 9, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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Can Labour really deliver a nationwide tech boom?

AI Growth Zones. Devolution. Industrial strategy.
Big promises — but will they mean real change outside the M25?

Read more from @aoifedoherty13.bsky.social how Labour's tech agenda could reshape UK innovation 👉 bit.ly/42C5Q1d

#tech #publicaffairs
Can Labour Deliver a Truly Nationwide Tech Boom?
Labour's mission to decentralise UK tech is underway. Can AI Growth Zones, devolution, and regional investment drive a truly nationwide digital economy?
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April 30, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Can Labour really deliver a nationwide tech boom?

AI Growth Zones. Devolution. Industrial strategy.
Big promises — but will they mean real change outside the M25?

Read more from @aoifedoherty13.bsky.social how Labour's tech agenda could reshape UK innovation 👉 bit.ly/42C5Q1d

#tech #publicaffairs
Can Labour Deliver a Truly Nationwide Tech Boom?
Labour's mission to decentralise UK tech is underway. Can AI Growth Zones, devolution, and regional investment drive a truly nationwide digital economy?
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April 30, 2025 at 9:08 AM
What do May’s local elections tell us about the future of UK politics?📊

@fabiancooperc.bsky.social has provided a useful guide which breaks down the key battlegrounds, leadership challenges, and emerging players in the 2025 Mayoral and Local Elections.

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Inflect’s guide to the Mayoral and Local Elections - Inflect
An insightful guide to the 2025 local elections, spotlighting key races, party dynamics, and what they reveal about the future of UK politics.
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April 24, 2025 at 10:35 AM