Andy Reed OBE
@andyjreed.bsky.social
Strategic Advisor @sajeimpact Former Labour MP for Lboro. Chair - Leics Business Board @Llepnews @sfdCoalition @activellr @sport_thinktank
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More members of Liz Truss's cabinet are in Reform than in Badenoch's shadow cabinet...
January 26, 2026 at 1:12 PM
More members of Liz Truss's cabinet are in Reform than in Badenoch's shadow cabinet...
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The Mad King Davos, Greenlnd and the Board of Peace: A Week of Global Whiplash
A week in the mad word of Trump and its impact on us all in a new world order?
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January 26, 2026 at 5:01 AM
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Robert Jenrick asked why he lied last week when he told the Telegraph that he would "never, ever" defect to Reform.
Jenrick replies that joining Reform was "the most honest thing" he could have done.
Jenrick replies that joining Reform was "the most honest thing" he could have done.
January 15, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Robert Jenrick asked why he lied last week when he told the Telegraph that he would "never, ever" defect to Reform.
Jenrick replies that joining Reform was "the most honest thing" he could have done.
Jenrick replies that joining Reform was "the most honest thing" he could have done.
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Most Americans oppose Trump’s push on Greenland, poll shows
Most Americans oppose Trump’s push on Greenland, poll shows
A new CNN poll found that three-quarters of Americans do not want the U.S. to take control of Greenland and felt skeptical of Trump’s use of military force overseas.
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January 15, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Most Americans oppose Trump’s push on Greenland, poll shows
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ICE must be abolished. It has become a lawless, rogue agency. Federal law enforcement agencies must follow the law, if they're going to have any credibility enforcing it.
We are demanding justice for Renee Good and the prosecution of ICE agent Jonathan Ross for her murder.
We are demanding justice for Renee Good and the prosecution of ICE agent Jonathan Ross for her murder.
January 15, 2026 at 4:47 PM
ICE must be abolished. It has become a lawless, rogue agency. Federal law enforcement agencies must follow the law, if they're going to have any credibility enforcing it.
We are demanding justice for Renee Good and the prosecution of ICE agent Jonathan Ross for her murder.
We are demanding justice for Renee Good and the prosecution of ICE agent Jonathan Ross for her murder.
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Excellent article from Robert Reich: How to Mobilize America Against Fascism
"Please do not succumb to helplessness, despair, or fear." 🙌
"Please do not succumb to helplessness, despair, or fear." 🙌
How to Mobilize America Against Fascism
What you can do, beyond party politics
open.substack.com
January 15, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Excellent article from Robert Reich: How to Mobilize America Against Fascism
"Please do not succumb to helplessness, despair, or fear." 🙌
"Please do not succumb to helplessness, despair, or fear." 🙌
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graphic courtesy: @tomadelsbach.bsky.social
January 15, 2026 at 6:28 PM
graphic courtesy: @tomadelsbach.bsky.social
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And so it begins.
Reform has grown, and people with opinions and egos have been allowed into Farage’s one man band.
Won't end well... (going to be saying that a lot)
Reform has grown, and people with opinions and egos have been allowed into Farage’s one man band.
Won't end well... (going to be saying that a lot)
January 15, 2026 at 6:29 PM
And so it begins.
Reform has grown, and people with opinions and egos have been allowed into Farage’s one man band.
Won't end well... (going to be saying that a lot)
Reform has grown, and people with opinions and egos have been allowed into Farage’s one man band.
Won't end well... (going to be saying that a lot)
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What is there to be joyful about in 2026? I do believe there is hope and Joy all around us.
champ.ly/VF8Ciihz
champ.ly/VF8Ciihz
Can the Joy of Christmas help us retore positivity all year round?
Why we can shun the doom merchants.
open.substack.com
December 23, 2025 at 12:10 PM
What is there to be joyful about in 2026? I do believe there is hope and Joy all around us.
champ.ly/VF8Ciihz
champ.ly/VF8Ciihz
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Is the United Kingdom Becoming Ungovernable?
As we close out 2025, the central question for Westminster isn't just about policy—it’s about the very survival of our parliamentary traditions
champ.ly/e14uXzgC
#UKPolitics #PublicPolicy #Governance #EconomicGrowth #Labour2025
As we close out 2025, the central question for Westminster isn't just about policy—it’s about the very survival of our parliamentary traditions
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#UKPolitics #PublicPolicy #Governance #EconomicGrowth #Labour2025
December 30, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Is the United Kingdom Becoming Ungovernable?
As we close out 2025, the central question for Westminster isn't just about policy—it’s about the very survival of our parliamentary traditions
champ.ly/e14uXzgC
#UKPolitics #PublicPolicy #Governance #EconomicGrowth #Labour2025
As we close out 2025, the central question for Westminster isn't just about policy—it’s about the very survival of our parliamentary traditions
champ.ly/e14uXzgC
#UKPolitics #PublicPolicy #Governance #EconomicGrowth #Labour2025
Is the United Kingdom Becoming Ungovernable?
As we close out 2025, the central question for Westminster isn't just about policy—it’s about the very survival of our parliamentary traditions
champ.ly/e14uXzgC
#UKPolitics #PublicPolicy #Governance #EconomicGrowth #Labour2025
As we close out 2025, the central question for Westminster isn't just about policy—it’s about the very survival of our parliamentary traditions
champ.ly/e14uXzgC
#UKPolitics #PublicPolicy #Governance #EconomicGrowth #Labour2025
December 30, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Is the United Kingdom Becoming Ungovernable?
As we close out 2025, the central question for Westminster isn't just about policy—it’s about the very survival of our parliamentary traditions
champ.ly/e14uXzgC
#UKPolitics #PublicPolicy #Governance #EconomicGrowth #Labour2025
As we close out 2025, the central question for Westminster isn't just about policy—it’s about the very survival of our parliamentary traditions
champ.ly/e14uXzgC
#UKPolitics #PublicPolicy #Governance #EconomicGrowth #Labour2025
What is there to be joyful about in 2026? I do believe there is hope and Joy all around us.
champ.ly/VF8Ciihz
champ.ly/VF8Ciihz
Can the Joy of Christmas help us retore positivity all year round?
Why we can shun the doom merchants.
open.substack.com
December 23, 2025 at 12:10 PM
What is there to be joyful about in 2026? I do believe there is hope and Joy all around us.
champ.ly/VF8Ciihz
champ.ly/VF8Ciihz
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Is the US now our Enemy ?
The US National Security Strategy Makes Europe and 'Enemy' of the US
open.substack.com
December 19, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Is the US now our Enemy ?
The US National Security Strategy Makes Europe and 'Enemy' of the US
open.substack.com
December 19, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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The problem with the debate on winter fuel is it blurred rhetoric with reality - yes, you can win most people round on not giving winter fuel payments to the very rich, that’s very different to taking it away from people whose income is £12,000 that’s when you lose people.
What should the government do on winter fuel payments?
Return to old system of giving to all pensioners, regardless of wealth: 33%
Means test, but give to more: 44%
Means test, at current level: 7%
Means test, but give to less: 4%
Scrap entirely: 2%
yougov.co.uk/topics/polit...
Return to old system of giving to all pensioners, regardless of wealth: 33%
Means test, but give to more: 44%
Means test, at current level: 7%
Means test, but give to less: 4%
Scrap entirely: 2%
yougov.co.uk/topics/polit...
May 23, 2025 at 10:06 AM
The problem with the debate on winter fuel is it blurred rhetoric with reality - yes, you can win most people round on not giving winter fuel payments to the very rich, that’s very different to taking it away from people whose income is £12,000 that’s when you lose people.
If we want to change how people feel about politics, we have to start where hope still exists.
Read the new polling report from the Co-operative Party and Hope Not Hate. party.coop/community/le...
Read the new polling report from the Co-operative Party and Hope Not Hate. party.coop/community/le...
Holding on to Hope: Lessons from Community Britain
We polled Britain on how they feel about their country and communities. This is what they had to say.
party.coop
May 23, 2025 at 10:07 AM
If we want to change how people feel about politics, we have to start where hope still exists.
Read the new polling report from the Co-operative Party and Hope Not Hate. party.coop/community/le...
Read the new polling report from the Co-operative Party and Hope Not Hate. party.coop/community/le...
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This isn’t how the Library of Congress works. It’s a historical record of books for research purposes, there’s no kids checking out books.
Fascism requires controlling the historical record and purging titles that disagree with their narrative. They’re doing the same online.
Fascism requires controlling the historical record and purging titles that disagree with their narrative. They’re doing the same online.
Reporter: The president fired the Librarian of Congress. Why?
Leavitt: There were quite concerning things she had done at the Library of Congress in the pursuit of DEI and putting inappropriate books in the library for children.
Leavitt: There were quite concerning things she had done at the Library of Congress in the pursuit of DEI and putting inappropriate books in the library for children.
May 10, 2025 at 8:40 AM
This isn’t how the Library of Congress works. It’s a historical record of books for research purposes, there’s no kids checking out books.
Fascism requires controlling the historical record and purging titles that disagree with their narrative. They’re doing the same online.
Fascism requires controlling the historical record and purging titles that disagree with their narrative. They’re doing the same online.
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Enjoying some lonely ‘Down time’ in Scotland. 🏴 Back soon!
May 6, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Enjoying some lonely ‘Down time’ in Scotland. 🏴 Back soon!
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Many politicians - Tony Blair just the latest - appear more sceptical about public support for net zero agenda than evidence suggests is warranted.
Most recent YouGov poll found 61% of UK voters support govt plans on this, with just 24% opposed…
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Most recent YouGov poll found 61% of UK voters support govt plans on this, with just 24% opposed…
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Climate plan based on phasing out fossil fuels doomed to fail, says Tony Blair
Former PM claims net zero policies losing public support and says there should be greater focus on carbon capture
www.theguardian.com
April 30, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Many politicians - Tony Blair just the latest - appear more sceptical about public support for net zero agenda than evidence suggests is warranted.
Most recent YouGov poll found 61% of UK voters support govt plans on this, with just 24% opposed…
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Most recent YouGov poll found 61% of UK voters support govt plans on this, with just 24% opposed…
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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I think Mark Carney's campaign will have to declare this post as a gift. ~AA @mark-carney.bsky.social @markcarneyforpm.bsky.social
April 28, 2025 at 12:58 PM
I think Mark Carney's campaign will have to declare this post as a gift. ~AA @mark-carney.bsky.social @markcarneyforpm.bsky.social
Absolute pleasure to be with @AlistairBurtUK today @cranfieldmngmt on the Project Delivery programme.. a great double act and such fun to work with a good friend! I love learning and interacting with the monthly cohorts..
April 30, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Absolute pleasure to be with @AlistairBurtUK today @cranfieldmngmt on the Project Delivery programme.. a great double act and such fun to work with a good friend! I love learning and interacting with the monthly cohorts..
Hardly surprising unfortunately.. there are still too many #ME sceptics and the condition is still widely misunderstood. If you've lived with someone with ME you know the hurt of being ill and not being believed.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Over 150,000 more people in England have ME than previously thought, study finds
Research into myalgic encephalomyelitis or chronic fatigue syndrome also reveals diagnosis ‘postcode lottery’
www.theguardian.com
April 23, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Hardly surprising unfortunately.. there are still too many #ME sceptics and the condition is still widely misunderstood. If you've lived with someone with ME you know the hurt of being ill and not being believed.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
inspiring visit to @wheelpower.bsky.socialat Stoke Mandeville Stadium — the birthplace of the Paralympic movement! Incredible to see the dedication to empowering lives through sport and physical activity. Thanks to Rob Wilson for the invitation
#WheelPower #StokeMandeville #InclusionThroughSport
#WheelPower #StokeMandeville #InclusionThroughSport
April 16, 2025 at 7:21 AM
inspiring visit to @wheelpower.bsky.socialat Stoke Mandeville Stadium — the birthplace of the Paralympic movement! Incredible to see the dedication to empowering lives through sport and physical activity. Thanks to Rob Wilson for the invitation
#WheelPower #StokeMandeville #InclusionThroughSport
#WheelPower #StokeMandeville #InclusionThroughSport
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No Mr Trump.
Russia started the war.
Russia started the war.
Trump has fully turned on Zelenskyy: "He's always looking to purchase missiles. Listen, when you start a war, you gotta know you can win a war. You don't start a war against somebody that's 20 times your size and then hope that people give you some missiles."
April 14, 2025 at 6:45 PM
No Mr Trump.
Russia started the war.
Russia started the war.