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UCL Policy Lab @uclpolicylab.bsky.social · 13d

We were joined by leaders from across Britain for a celebration of what brings us together.

In partnership with @citizensuk.org @moreincommonuk.bsky.social and @belongnetwork.bsky.social. Thank you to all those who came along.

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The New Statesman @handle.invalid · Sep 9

Speak for England, Big John

In the face of racist attacks, the food influencer represents a form of patriotism that is modest and decent.

By James Baggaley

In the face of racist attacks, the food influencer represents a form of patriotism that is modest and decent.

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Marc Stears @mds49.bsky.social · Sep 9

Terrific piece on England by my greet @uclpolicylab.bsky.social colleague James Baggaley: www.newstatesman.com/politics/202...

In the face of racist attacks, the food influencer represents a form of patriotism that is modest and decent.

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James Baggaley @jimbaggaley.bsky.social · Sep 9

Big John, England and why an ordinary, decent patriotism matters.

My piece for the @newstatesman.com.
www.newstatesman.com/politics/202...

In the face of racist attacks, the food influencer represents a form of patriotism that is modest and decent.

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Josh Westerling @joshwesterling.bsky.social · Sep 9

Fantastic piece by @jimbaggaley.bsky.social on Big John in the @newstatesman.com

“For Keir Starmer…to respond to the growing division and isolation, they must speak about these people, lend them their platform, and stand up for them: their decency, love of community, and country.”

In the face of racist attacks, the food influencer represents a form of patriotism that is modest and decent.

What’s wrong with the new Blue Labour?

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James Baggaley @jimbaggaley.bsky.social · Jun 28

“Today’s Maga-inflected version has far more in common with the “move fast and break things” worldview of Dominic Cummings than it does with the everyday, practical wisdom of Aristotle.” Top piece from @mds49.bsky.social on the new MAGA blue labour. www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/politics/703...

How the delusions of Brexit and Maga have alienated the ideological movement from ordinary people

www.prospectmagazine.co.uk

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UCL Policy Lab @uclpolicylab.bsky.social · May 19

Today we launch This Place Matters in partnership with @citizensuk.org and @moreincommonuk.bsky.social. The project aims to reimagine social cohesion policy in light of recent tensions. www.ucl.ac.uk/policy-lab/n...

New project to reimagine social cohesion in light of tensions

A new joint research project, This Place Matters, is designed to provide local and national governments with a blueprint for good cohesion policy and to amplify the work of civic actors on the ground ...

Doom, gloom and not much headroom: Spring Statement

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UCL Policy Lab @uclpolicylab.bsky.social · Mar 29

“It's uncomfortable for the government, it's uncomfortable for the OBR itself. And I think in a democratic process, it feels pretty uncomfortable more widely still.”

@chrisgiles.ft.com UCL Policy Lab Hon Prof on the challanges for the OBR and economic projections. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/p...

Podcast Episode · Political Fix · 28/03/2025 · 38m

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UCL Policy Lab @uclpolicylab.bsky.social · Mar 8

Keir Starmer must reassure pragmatic liberals.

There is no appetite among British voters for Trump-style disruption and populism. @mds49.bsky.social and @luketryl.bsky.social on latest polling from UCL Policy Lab and @moreincommonuk.bsky.social. www.newstatesman.com/comment/2025...

Keir Starmer must reassure pragmatic liberals

There is no appetite among British voters for Trump-style disruption and populism.

How darts conquered Britain

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James Baggaley @jimbaggaley.bsky.social · Jan 4

“First and foremost there’s Luke Littler, the teenage wizard who lives on pizzas and vapes, and spends his winnings on FIFA packs but carries himself like a wizened member of the local Rotary Club”.
magazine.newstatesman.com/2025/01/03/h...

With Luke Littler as their champion, a new generation of fans have taken the sport into their hearts.

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James Baggaley @jimbaggaley.bsky.social · Dec 18

A look back on a fantastic year @uclpolicylab.bsky.social and some reflections on why understanding the connections between people, place and politics will be essential to building a better politics.

Thank you to all the brilliant folks we worked with in 2024 👏
www.ucl.ac.uk/policy-lab/n...

Our year in review and finding hope in the politics of connection

James Baggaley provides reflections from a year of activity at the UCL Policy Lab, and the role connection plays in building a better world.

Our year in review and finding hope in the politics of connection

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UCL Policy Lab @uclpolicylab.bsky.social · Dec 18

Our year in review and finding hope in the politics of connection.

@jimbaggaley.bsky.social provides reflections from a year of activity at the UCL Policy Lab and the role connection plays in building a better world in 2025. www.ucl.ac.uk/policy-lab/n...

James Baggaley provides reflections from a year of activity at the UCL Policy Lab, and the role connection plays in building a better world.

World-leading experts gather to explore new tools to tackle shared political and social challenges

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UCL Policy Lab @uclpolicylab.bsky.social · Dec 16

World-leading experts gather to explore new tools to tackle shared political and social challenges.

@sjakeco.bsky.social reflects on a week of action and why we’re helping lead an ambitious project to develop new tools for building social change and understanding. www.ucl.ac.uk/policy-lab/n...

Jake Cohen, lead for The Ecosystem Project, reflects on a week of action and why we’re helping lead an ambitious project to develop new tools for building social change and understanding.

UCL – University College London

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UCL Policy Lab @uclpolicylab.bsky.social · Dec 9

We were delighted to host Pat McFadden MP at @uclofficial.bsky.social East today as he set out the governments plan to reform the state.

At UCL Policy Lab we’re proud to be partnering with researchers, community leaders, civil society and govt to help drive a new era in public service reform.

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James Baggaley @jimbaggaley.bsky.social · Dec 6

@transportforlondon.bsky.social you keep over charging me on tap out and in - but your saying your system is still down for refunds. When are people getting the money they’re owed?!

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James Baggaley @jimbaggaley.bsky.social · Nov 30

I can't believe Dems are posting Pete Buttigieg clips with “this guy has to run”. People really haven't learnt.

The McKinsey pipeline ain't it.

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James Baggaley @jimbaggaley.bsky.social · Nov 28

imho...you know, maybe Bowling Alone was right and this stuff matters.

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James Baggaley @jimbaggaley.bsky.social · Nov 28

You see this in the social fabric data. But I'd argue you also see it in the mental health crisis.

And this stuff has a connection back to politics, as @christabelcoops.bsky.social points out with this brilliant graph.
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Christabel Cooper @christabelcoops.bsky.social · Nov 27

This link between depression and voting Reform can be seen just by looking at rates of depression (source HoC Library) versus Reform vote share in England in GE2024. Reform voters are attitudinally similar to Con voters, but tend to live in more deprived areas and be less satisfied with their lives.

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James Baggaley @jimbaggaley.bsky.social · Nov 28

... but as the report makes clear, it's also about private venues that cater to all budgets and are now most at risk of closure. There are now real social deserts within communities, meaning you need a car to meet and share time with others.

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James Baggaley @jimbaggaley.bsky.social · Nov 28

As always a brilliant bit of work from the team at @powertochange.bsky.social.

At the risk of loving anything that proves with my priors, focusing on the physical spaces in which we meet and connect is vital. We love talking about council-run closures (the report rightly highlights them)...

Power to Change @powertochange.org.uk · Nov 26

REPORT 📑 | We know that a torn social fabric lay behind the disorder this summer. Our new paper explores community cohesion, empowerment and growth in response to the riots across the UK.

Quick read here or see thread 👇 www.powertochange.org.uk/evidence-and...
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UCL Policy Lab @uclpolicylab.bsky.social · Nov 25

We're hiring a Project Manager (Progressive Ecosystems) to join our team!

The role will help lead the Progressive Ecosystem project, fostering the skills, networks and ideas that social changemakers need to transform our politics and policy.

Deadline: 1 December 2024. More info ⤵️

bit.ly/3V1z1Xg

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James Baggaley @jimbaggaley.bsky.social · Nov 25

We're hiring! Join the @uclpolicylab.bsky.social as Project Manager (Progressive Ecosystems).

Apply here ➡️ bit.ly/3V1z1Xg

UCL is consistently ranked as one of the top ten universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2010-2022) and is No.2 in the UK for research power (Research Excellence Framework 2021).

A long walk home: how we rebuild Britain together

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Jake Cohen @sjakeco.bsky.social · Nov 21

"Belonging comes before belief" Fantastic to hear from @hahrie.bsky.social alongside a brilliant room of organisers, campaigners and changemakers.

Vital reflections on how we bring more people, regardless of our differences, into the work of social and economic transformation.

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Mark Tewdwr-Jones @marktewdwr-jones.bsky.social · Nov 22

Creating a sense of place and community in a time of social unrest @jimbaggaley.bsky.social www.ucl.ac.uk/policy-lab/n...

As we enter the first conference season following the general election, James Baggaley speaks to Gus Alston, CEO of One Stonegrove, about creating a sense of place and community in a time of social un...