I tweet about public affairs, politics, Arsenal and things that amuse me.
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My thoughts on what the creation of the new, science focused department in Whitehall means for business engagement on tech policy.
This week's government reshuffle created a new Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. @JamieSlavin from our Public Affairs team looks at the opportunity this presents for those looking to engage around science and tech policy and regulation: bit.ly/3HQvpjz
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Great assessment, from my colleague Vimbai, of the issues that will define 2022 in UK politics.
Choppy waters ahead? Our Public Affairs team assess the key issues that will define UK politics in 2022: bit.ly/3Gyyi5B
#LevellingUp #CostofLivingCrisis
My take on today's Budget...
Today the Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivered a Budget that firmly planted the Conservative tanks on Labour’s lawn. @jamieslavin from the Brands2Life Public Affairs team analyses how…and why #Budget2021 bit.ly/3CpHU1p
Great analysis of Keir Starmer's conference speech yesterday from my colleague Vimbai - as she says, battle lines well and truly drawn both inside and outside the Party
Battle lines drawn? Our Public Affairs team assesses whether Keir Starmer’s Labour Party Conference speech did enough to face down his critics – both inside and outside the Party #LabourConference21 #PublicAffairs bit.ly/3F7JbMg
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My thoughts on today's Budget, the tricky path Rishi Sunak has had to tread, and the key takeaways for business #budget2021 #publicaffairs
Today's #Budget2021 presented a unique set of political problems for a Chancellor torn between his desire for low taxes, and his realism that someone has to pay the #COVID 'bill'. @JamieSlavin explores how Rishi Sunak navigated this conundrum bit.ly/3kGKQyu
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Check out my latest blog, and do get in touch if your business has a burning regulatory challenge with which we can help - there's never been a better time to do something about it! #publicaffairs #regulation
As the flux of the post #Brexit period continues, there’s never been a better time for companies with a regulatory challenge to shape the future of the UK. @JamieSlavin examines how best to do it in our latest #publicaffairs blog post bit.ly/37u2XlQ ⬇️
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A really interesting chat with @AngusMacNeilSNP - well worth a read if your business operates abroad or you're looking to expand into new markets
In the midst of a pandemic & with the end of the #Brexit transition looming, the UK’s place in the world is under scrutiny. We sat down with @AngusMacNeilSNP, Chair of the Int'l Trade Committee, to hear his priorities for the year ahead ➡️ bit.ly/3gfxchZ #B2LInsights
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My latest blog for work - taking a look at the challenges already in Keir Starmer's in-tray as the new Labour leader
As Keir Starmer completes his second week as Labour leader, amid an unprecedented crisis, we look at the challenges the new Leader of the Opposition must navigate in the coming weeks and months #publicaffairs #B2LInsights bit.ly/3bqO4kc
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My take on the lessons we can draw for government engagement following last week's reshuffle #reshuffle #publicaffairs #governmentrelations
With the dust having settled on a dramatic government reshuffle, Brands2Life Public Affairs reflects on the three key lessons businesses need to apply to their engagement with government #B2LInsight #publicaffairs bit.ly/2SH6NBo
This is great. So much nearly on the money, but, as always, real life turned out a lot more complicated.
At the turn of the millennium, the Sunday Times published “The Chronicles of the Future” - a decade by decade look at what was to come. As a nerdy 14 year old, I kept it for moments like this. Some select highlights follow /1
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My initial thoughts on where this election was won - message discipline takes Boris to Number 10
As the country digests the results and implications of yesterday’s General Election, we examine how the Conservatives’ clear, relentless messaging carried Boris Johnson to Number 10 bit.ly/35kEFro #GeneralElectionResults
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My latest blog at work, looking at the messaging challenges facing the major parties as we enter the final two weeks of the #GeneralElection2019 campaign
With just two weeks to go until polling day, @JamieSlavin from our Public Affairs team reflects on the three big challenges facing the parties as they head into the election home straight #generalelection #B2LInsights bit.ly/2ssHhFr
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As the #generalelection2019 campaign kicks off, here's my take on the key battle grounds on which Labour and the Conservatives will be looking to fight #GE2019
As the General Election campaign gets into full swing, Public Affairs Senior Account Director @JamieSlavin takes a look at the issues on which each of the main two parties will be looking to fight #B2Linsights #GE2019 bit.ly/326gydM
This is genius at work. So poignant, beautiful, and funny.
Here’s this week’s cartoon: theguardian.com/football/blo…
Good analysis of the PM's speech today from my colleague @balgailani
Theresa May made a virtue of her dancing in her party conference speech. But did she do enough to silence her Brexit critics? bit.ly/2QrZXLZ #B2Linsights @balgailani
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My latest blog at work, reflecting on the possibility of a Labour government, and how businesses should adapt their stakeholder engagement in response
Labour looks to be on the rise following a successful conference yesterday, including a convincing speech by Jeremy Corbyn. As a result, we consider if it's time to prepare for the possibility of a #Labour administration. bit.ly/2QY5ATn #B2Linsights
My blog on the challenges and opportunities connected and autonomous vehicles will raise for many sectors - not just those involved in developing the tech itself
Autonomous vehicles will impact many aspects of the UK's infrastructure & undoubtedly implicate a wide range of sectors & industries. Our Public Affairs team looks at four areas where company leaders can shape & guide policy as it's developed. bit.ly/2zTE8l0 #B2Linsights
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Must read. And retweet. teapawt.net/pepemac27/status/99779…
Exceptional. Just exceptional teapawt.net/jamiesusskind/status/9…
I took the tube to work this morning at rush hour. It was absolutely mobbed. Carnage. You know the drill. Queues of anxious commuters waiting to board. TFL guy yelling incoherently about the doors.
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