We were delighted to be joined by Paul Royall Executive News Editor, BBC News Channel, at the WMG’s Brand Advisory Board yesterday. Paul shared some fascinating insights into what’s been going on behind the scenes in the run up to today’s UK election. Paul talked about the key milestones throughout the campaign, from the surprise election announcement, to what to look out for tonight as votes start to roll in. He discussed Labour’s “Ming vase strategy" and outlined some of the challenges facing Keir Starmer if, as predicted, Labour is victorious. You can read the highlights from Jamie Credland’s conversation with Paul here: https://lnkd.in/en6eqiUp #TrustedJournalism #ElectionDay #Newsrooms Samantha Adams, Andy Hall, Rupert Turnbull, Belinda Barker, Alison Harbert, Saif Faizullah, Daniela Stawinoga-Carrington, Rolant Glyn, Emma Winchurch-Beale, Matteo Atti, Rosanna Cubelli, Mark Rose, Ebru Ozguc, Chris O'Neill, Beatrice Boue, Jamila Saidi, Alison Howard, Khaled AlShehhi, Tom Sutton, Stelios Tourikis, Navin Rammohan, Ralf Gehrig
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I could give hundred eye catchy titles, but I choose to be "unapologetically" me! (Not interested in meeting or sharing numbers or email or a picture)
Drama called Politics I know nobody cares about what I think but still I have to write because I can still think. All political parties should stop the drama of name calling and gimmicks and give voters the right details of what they have done both as ruling and opposition in last term and give what they are intending to achieve in the next term with a definitive time line. I know people are gonna bombast me saying what are we gonna do with that! obviously I know we can't do anything because votes are bought in one or the other form. Hence, I suggest a panel to be formed with two people from the state (selected purely on merit, yes I know it's a joke) preferably from both the genders who will write quarterly review on the time line deliveries which should be published in dailies and social media. All parties should give two sets of promises, one as ruling and one as opposition including the budget with consideration of what's in the treasury at the moment so that there won't be any ping pong later and that should be published as well before the elections along with the panel members. These panel members are subjected to RTI without any clauses if people feel they are being swayed. I would prefer open debate over that but I know this is already a distant dream and wishes aren't horses. But this would serve the nation right. Yes we can't rule out rigging the EVM and all that, but we got to start somewhere and set the ball rolling instead of staying in rut. Yes I know, people will say why I didn't ask this in 1947. Because I wasn't born. Why didn't I ask before 2014, because I wasn't in the country and I believe in being Roman in Rome. This is the time we got to change because history is being written. okay okay don't beat me, I am wide awake now. Not dreaming. #politics #solution #whynot #democracy #peoplematter #peoplefirst #rightmove #life #lifeslittlelessons
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In the midst of a highly contested and chaotic UK election, voters are bombarded with frequent debates and manifestos, making it challenging to keep up. This multiparty election, with four major parties vying for significant votes, is a rare and confusing spectacle. Daniel Sillett argues that Nigel Farage's claim of Reform UK leading the Conservatives is misleading, as overall polls still show the Conservatives ahead. Farage's focus on grandiose speeches contrasts with the realities of being an MP, which involves continuous, hands-on work for constituents. He highlights Labour's manifesto as insufficiently ambitious, criticizing Keir Starmer for being overly conservative in his spending plans. This cautious approach, driven by a desire to appear fiscally responsible, leaves Labour with limited means to address major public service issues. Additionally, Sillett dismisses the Liberal Democrats and their leader, Ed Davey, for not taking the election seriously. Davey's publicity stunts are seen as frivolous and detract from the serious political discourse needed in the election. #ge2024 #unitedkingdom #conservatives #labour #reformuk #libdems https://lnkd.in/e7Bhzyp9
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Alongside national politicians and business leaders, Insider Media has named our Chief Exec, Daniel Fell, as one of the most influential figures on the region's economy! Citing his "passion and energy", the piece talks about how Dan has led the Chamber to great success in recent years and his ambitions for Doncaster in the future. You can read the full Power 100 List, and see the incredible company Dan is in, below:
Did you catch Insider's ranking of the most influential individuals on the Yorkshire and Humber economy? Politicians pack the top end of the Power 100 coverage in the February edition of Yorkshire Business Insider. But that could all change with upcoming General Election and Local and Mayoral votes too. Insider Media #Yorkshire #Economy Hill Dickinson LLP
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Monday (Wednesday) Meditations 92723: Intentional Practice Makes Perfect Everywhere you look, there are reports that democracy is on the decline all over the world, including the United States, a nation that has prided itself on being a shining example of democracy’s greatest possibility. If you want more than anecdotal proof, answer these questions without checking google or any other search engine - including other people: 1. What are the names of the three branches of federal government? 2. How often does your state legislature meet for legislative sessions? 3. Who are your U.S. Senators, Member of Congress, Governor, State Senator, State Representative/Delegate? 4. Who is your mayor, city council member, school board member, county commissioner? 5. When was the last time you voted in a municipal/city/county only election? These questions maybe more along the lines of a mini-Civics exam, but there was a time when the average person knew most, if not all, of this information. Not to be cliché, but knowledge is power, and ignorance is only temporarily blissful, eventually becoming dangerous. There are quite a few people who think democracy is outdated or under prepared to handle the current pace of life and conditions of the world today, and they might be right. However, in the words in former UK Prime Minister Winston Churchill, “Democracy is the worst form of government, except for all the others.” There are plenty of issues with democracy, but there are also plenty of answers with democracy as well. I submit that when it comes to our Democratic Republic, the United States is seriously out of practice. We’re like that football coach who comes up with an innovative offense or defense that dominates for years, but stops being critical of the team’s performance, even as other teams start catching up and surpassing it, the coach just keeps on with the once innovative, now dusty concepts that are out of step with the current landscape. We need more intentional practice of democracy to innovate and possibly come up with something better, one such innovation is ranked choice voting, which my friends Rob Richie & Cynthia Richie Terrell at FairVote (https://fairvote.org) have been working on for years. We ALL need more intentional practice with democracy if we are to continue in our effort of creating a “more perfect union”. The better shape we are in as citizens, the better shape our Democratic Republic is in and as the saying goes, “none of us are getting any younger.”
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PDF End of Discussion: How the Left’s Outrage Industry Shuts Down Debate, Manipulates Voters, and Makes America Less Free (and Fun) Mary Katharine Ham; Guy Benson digsell https://lnkd.in/eadu5J9Y Two of the most recognizable and influential young conservatives in the American media today take on the “Outrage Industry,” revealing how the Left exploits wedge issues and fake outrage to silence their political opponents, helping readers to cut through the noise and find their voices again. https://lnkd.in/ekwvs3sM
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Are the polls right or wrong? And what will different results on 4th July mean for the Conservatives and Labour? Come and discuss this and more with our expert panel, including the polling legend that is Professor Sir John Curtice, the FT's George Parker, Labour PPC Naushabah Khan and former Conservative Minister and MP Stephen Hammond. ... details below! #generalelection #election #polling #ge2024 #ge24
With only 17 days until polling day, the countdown to the UK General Election is well and truly on! Ahead of this, DGA Group will be hosting a breakfast briefing session next week, hearing from some of the most prominent names in UK Politics. We're delighted to be welcoming: ▪ Professor Sir John Curtice, the UK's pre-eminent political scientist; ▪ George Parker, Political Editor of the Financial Times; ▪ Naushabah Khan, DGA's Senior Advisor and Labour's Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Gillingham and Rainham; and, ▪ Stephen Hammond, outgoing Conservative MP for Wimbledon If you’re interested in attending, please contact Darcey Ginger (darcey.ginger@dgagroup.com) to find out more.
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What's Your Take? A panelist from the recent political debates suggested the main parties aren't telling us what we might be voting "for", only what we should be voting "against". Tracy Watkins, Editor of The Post and Sunday Star-Times, wondered if this sums up a general feeling. We asked Karl Lofgren, Head of the School of Government here at The Wellington School of Business and Government. He believes, "The comments made by Tracy Watkins about politicians only emphasising what we are voting against, not for, captures a global trend in democracies. What counts in modern politics is the capacity to govern - not to reform or materialise visions. Once in office, policymaking follows a predefined and technocratic route staying clear from scandals and surprises. Probably a route appreciated by many voters, but hardly something engaging the electorate." So, what's your take?
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When a Republican president can launch an insurrection and still have about a 50% chance of getting re-elected 4 years later, we need Democratic leaders to popularize ideas like unpacking the court, a federal popular vote, barring insurrectionists from office under the 14th Amendment, investing in public interest media, and democratizing the party itself along with unionizing the political workforce. The scattershot support for what seems like basic strategy given the circumstances often seems baffling, but our system incentivizes advancing within your own coalition regardless of how often that coalition holds power. Basically an iron law of internal politics outweighing the imperative to build a durable pro-democracy super majority.
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The second mayoral debate is tonight! The SF Democratic Party will be hosting the debate at 7:30pm. If you don’t have tickets to see the event in-person, it can be live-streamed for free at Facebook.com/SFDemocrats. In last week’s debate, Daniel landed the line of the night, when he asked San Franciscans: what do my opponents have to show for their 70 years of combined experience? The answer: Bigger budgets. Worse outcomes. More excuses. Tonight, we expect the City Hall insiders to come after Daniel, but he will stay focused on his positive vision for San Francisco. He can’t wait to reach more voters with his message of accountable leadership, stomping out corruption, and making this a city where families and businesses thrive. As always, we will be posting behind-the-scenes clips from the debate on Instagram and Twitter, so be sure to follow if you want to stay updated—and support Team Lurie! See you soon! — Team Lurie Daniel Lurie is a lifelong Democrat, San Franciscan, and founder of Tipping Point Community. He will bring accountable leadership and reform to City Hall. Help us build a winning campaign by contributing now. Daniel Lurie for Mayor PO Box 411136 San Francisco, CA 94141 United States Paid for by Daniel Lurie for Mayor 2024. Financial disclosures are available at sfethics.org
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The Wyoming Senate started the 2024 budget session with a bang. In defiance of Senate President Ogden Driskill, the upper chamber voted 17-14 to reinstate Sen. Dave Kinskey as chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, after he was stripped of the position last year, ousting Sen. Tara Nethercott. The position comes with considerable responsibility, particularly ahead of a budget session. Reporter Maggie Mullen breaks it down. Read more ➡ bit.ly/3UHx9n4 #politics #conservative #republican #wyoming #wyominglegislature #legislature #localnews #localgovernment #journalism #government
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