@thedraftwriters.bsky.social
A writing company founded by former No 10 chief speechwriter Philip Collins. Thoughts on public language here and in our newsletter, First Draft. info@thedraftwriters.com thedraftwriters.com/newsletter
@holland-tom.bsky.social
New translation of Suetonius out in February! Dinosaur enthusiast. ‘A leading English cricketer’ - The Times. Podcast: theresthistory.bsky.social
@cjayanetti.bsky.social
Freelance journalist covering British politics and public services - NHS, education, care, housing, disability, benefits - these days mainly for the Observer, Big Issue and Politics Home. Not a tribalist. I like good things and I don't like bad things.
@davidherdson.bsky.social
Part-time writer. Temporarily resting political activist. Fan of Bradford City and rail travel. Bibliophile. Dad. List not necessarily in order of importance.
@patrick-pme.bsky.social
YouGov guy earning paychecks by researching public opinion, projecting elections (currently, 🇨🇦), doing MRPs, running campaign and comms testing and development, figuring out how AI can help measure public opinion, and being a talking head in the media.
@originstorypodcast.bsky.social
The real stories behind the most misunderstood and abused ideas in politics. A podcast with Dorian Lynskey and Ian Dunt. http://patreon.com/originstorypod Produced by Podmasters
@garyseconomics.bsky.social
Inequality Economist, former trader and author of The Trading Game. Other Economists make predictions, but my ones are actually right.
@paulhutcheon.bsky.social
Political Editor, Daily Record✍🏻 Host, Planet Holyrood 🎙️ Aberdeen fan ⚽️ Tip offs: paul.hutcheon@reachplc.com
@paulkissack.bsky.social
Group Chief Executive of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) and Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust (JRHT). Former Government civil servant. Manxman now living in North Yorkshire.
@amygandon.bsky.social
Big fan of big ideas about big issues. Mostly public services, civil service and civic governance. Ex-Cabinet Office, DHSC and RSA. Now freelance.
@henrynewman.bsky.social
Runs TheWhitehallProject on Substack, former Uk Government adviser, ran think tank Open Europe Sign up at https://whitehallproject.substack.com/
@jonathansimons.bsky.social
Partner, Public First and Head of Education Practice. Education strategy + policy advisory. Former civil servant + think tanker. Occasional loud LFC. Centrist Dad, so naturally I also have a Substack.
@ukcivilservant.bsky.social
I write about, and for, the UK civil service and regulators. Author 'How to be a Civil Servant' and 'How to Succeed in the Senior Civil Service'. Previously Business Department and CMA.
@jillongovt.bsky.social
UK in a Changing Europe and Institute for Government. Government, civil service, policy and Brexit. Cricket fan and tennis player.
@alexgathomas.bsky.social
Institute for Government: civil service and all things effective government. Ex-Cabinet Office, Defra, Dept of Health
@roberthutton.co.uk
RobDotHutton from the broken site. Parliamentary sketches and film columnist for The Critic, co-host of classic cinema love-in War Movie Theatre. New spy book "The Illusionist" is out now.
@bigdirtyfry.bsky.social
Actor, comedian and entire Indie Band. #DerryGirls #Holding #TheMichaelFryShow https://linktr.ee/bigdirtyfry
@gianmarcosoresi.bsky.social
If I have to join one more social media platform I’m going to kms
@shashj.bsky.social
Defence Editor at The Economist. Visiting Fellow at Department of War Studies, KCL. For speaking engagements: https://chartwellspeakers.com/speaker/shashank-joshi
@memorialdevice.bsky.social
@keiranpedley.bsky.social
Pollster at Ipsos. Genuine poll Boffin. Expect Spurs polling and politics!!
@davidsonofaaron.bsky.social
Broadcaster, author, journalist, dad, grandpa, heroic Substacker to be found at davidaaronovitch.substack.com. Recovering tweeter
@rentouljohn.bsky.social
Chief political commentator, The Independent, and visiting professor, the Strand Group, King's College London
@georgewparker.bsky.social
Political Editor Financial Times, former FT bureau chief in Brussels. Presenter R4 Week in Westminster. Crystal Palace and Somerset CCC supporter
@georgeeaton.bsky.social
Senior Editor (Politics), New Statesman https://www.newstatesman.com/author/george-eaton
@financialtimes.com
The best of FT journalism, including breaking news and analysis. https://www.ft.com The users this account follows are verified FT staff or contributors.
@mrhenrymorris.bsky.social
Ex Tory MP Author, comedian, PT, Field Maneuvers boss and 50+ ultra marathons Substack: https://mrhenrymorris.substack.com/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/henrymorrispt The Tories: A Tragedy is out now
@fitbathatba.bsky.social
🎧🎹 International superstar live-loop football music chaos ⚽️. 🔗 Gig bookings: steve@atc-live.com. Football analysis for @theathleticfc.bsky.social
@jonnelledge.bsky.social
#1 Sunday Times bestselling author, because apparently that matters. New Statesman, Oh God What Now, The Newsletter of (Not Quite) Everything, Paper Cuts (RIP). Not an American.
@graeme-macphers.bsky.social
Freelance sports writer covering football, rugby, cricket, boxing and the rest for various Scottish titles. Long-suffering Buddie. Long-distance Borussia Dortmund and Boston Red Sox fan.
@raecomm.bsky.social
International football commentator: ESPN, Bundesliga world feed, #EAFC25 video game (since FIFA19 days) and many others. Originally from Aberdeen in NE Scotland🏴 Happiest working in Köln. Posts in English & German. Contact: Nicola@belmontsport.com
@www.scottishfootball.info
My name is Gavin. Write about interesting things in Scottish football. Including the coefficient, Scottish national team & football finances. Please come visit me at www.ScottishFootball.info for regular and engaging insights into Scottish football
@matt-forde.bsky.social
Comedian, podcaster, radioer. RNOH Charity and BCRT Ambassador. #NFFC and ham sandwich fan. Chordoma survivor. Stoma owner. Tour dates: www.mattforde.com
@rcolvile.bsky.social
Director of CPS, editor-in-chief of CapX, columnist for The Sunday Times, author of The Great Acceleration. Politics, policy and parenting.
@pollymackenzie.bsky.social
Used to be in politics. Now work for the coolest university in the world.
@duncanweldon.bsky.social
Economics writer. Author. Expect history, finance, economics and other stuff. Wrote Two Hundred Years of Muddling Through. Blood and Treasure, on the economics of war, out in June 2025.
@gabrielmilland.bsky.social
Mainly research for strategy. Former senior UK government comms official and adviser. Once a journalist. Further back, a historian of the media, war and public opinion. Halberdier. Aggro-centrist. Bristol City FC.