Policy Factory
A network of historians, sociologists and researchers interested in using History to inform future policy direction.
@euanhealey.bsky.social
PhD historian and archaeologist of labour, subsistence, fisheries and environment (in the Gàidhealtachd and beyond) at the University of Glasgow. Antifascist & trade unionist. Baggies, Jags, Warriors, Canucks. Pilgrim through this barren land. he/him.
@learningdiseng.bsky.social
Learning Disability England is a movement for change. Our members are people with learning disabilities, families, & organisations. We work for human rights, equality & good lives. https://www.learningdisabilityengland.org.uk/
@nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social
Labour MP for Nottingham East • Nottingham born and bred • she/her 🌹🏹🏳️🌈
@ncrenic.bsky.social
Researcher at the Centre for Military Studies, in Copenhagen. Working on ethics, politics, technology, Just War, drones, and autonomous weapons.
@fairness.bsky.social
Making the moral, political and policy arguments for tackling inequality in the UK. Weekly substack at http://faircomment.co.uk. Website at https://fairnessfoundation.com.
@learnworkuk.bsky.social
We are an independent policy and research organisation focused on lifelong learning and better work. Stay informed. Be involved. Keep engaged. https://linktr.ee/learnworkuk?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=48ff6019-3c2a-461c-9da1-dce7834844f2
@healthfoundation.bsky.social
We are an independent charitable organisation working to build a healthier UK. www.health.org.uk
@theguardian.com
The need for independent journalism has never been greater. Become a Guardian supporter https://support.theguardian.com 🇺🇸 Guardian US https://bsky.app/profile/us.theguardian.com 🇦🇺 Guardian Australia https://bsky.app/profile/australia.theguardian.com
@telegraphnews.bsky.social
Think ahead with the latest news, comment, analysis and video. Subscribe here: https://telegraph.co.uk/customer/subscribe/
@resfoundation.bsky.social
Resolution Foundation is a think-tank working to improve the lives of people on low-to-middle incomes. Launched May 2021: The Economy 2030 Inquiry.
@dailypolitik.bsky.social
A refreshing take on UK Politics run by a small group of citizens from around the UK. Views expressed are our own. Founded on 8/9/16, initially to support Jeremy Corbyn's leadership of the Labour Party. Over a quarter of a million followers on Facebook
@helenbarnard.bsky.social
Director of Policy, Research, Impact, TrussellTrust Trustee NatCen. Former JRF & Pro Bono Economics. Author: Want (Giants: A New Beveridge Report) http://amzn.eu/d/hk1ojO6
@samfr.bsky.social
Writes the most popular UK politics Substack (samf.substack.com) Sunday Times bestselling book "Failed State" out now. (An Economist and Financial Times Book of the Year for 2024). Senior fellow: Institute for Government
@rolandmcs.bsky.social
Brexitologist and disillusioned former Fellow of the Adam Smith Institute. Posting on Brexit, the populist & conspiracist fallout from it and the political Right's general descent into hell. Curator of mad Telegraph headlines buymeacoffee.com/rolandsmith
@groomb.bsky.social
Ex-Financial Times Assistant Editor. Ex-editor Scotland on Sunday. Author of 'Made in Manchester' (2024) and bestselling 'Northerners: A History' (2022).
@kovesi.bsky.social
Professor of English & Scottish Literature, Head of the School of Critical Studies, University of Glasgow, Scotland. Research working-class literature & Romantic-period cultures. Editor, John Clare Society Journal. Londoner loving Glasgow.
@climatecasino.net
Retired professor of mathematics and computer science, casino consultant, author of 4 books: 3 on casino games & 1 poetry book. Now I volunteer, walk a lot & feed local critters. Climate blog: climatecasino.net Casino blog: advancedadvantageplay.com
@mikegalsworthy.bsky.social
Chair of European Movement UK. 🇬🇧 🇪🇺 Founder of the Bylines Network. Founder of Scientists for EU. Lover of science, Europe and whisky. 🥃
@reformwatchscot.bsky.social
We have been here before and seen them off before. British fascists waving flags. We need to keep an eye on them and that is what this account is doing. Any gossip, email [email protected]
@writesbright.bsky.social
Investigative journalist, author, and Yorkshireman. DeSmog’s UK deputy editor.
@bearlypolitics.co.uk
Called a communist too many times and wrote “Bear Necessities of Politics and Power*” because I got annoyed. Work in Community Health. More: bearlypolitics.co.uk Love a footnote. *Buy it here: linktr.ee/IratusUrsus
@mrjamesob.bsky.social
Broadcaster @lbc.co.uk Author: https://www.waterstones.com/book/how-they-broke-britain/james-obrien/9780753560365
@hillhit.bsky.social
The future is in the BLUE Skies! Be a Democrat and Stay a Democrat so that we can be safe and the existence and happiness of future generations can be guaranteed. Defender of Rights, Law&Justice for a True and Balanced Democracy All Over the World
@rhyskamjones.bsky.social
Celtic Revivalism, Romantic Celticism, Celtic Imperialism. Research Fellow at the University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh and Celtic Studies. Cymrawd Oddi Cartref Book: 'Welsh Revivalism in Imperial Britain' (Summer 2025) He/They/Fo/Nhw
@motherjones.com
Investigative journalism 🕵️, politics 🗳️, chart-tastic 📊, and sometimes sarcastic 🙄😌🤪 Join our people-powered nonprofit newsroom: motherjones.com/subscribe
@arl.org
Advancing an equitable, enduring, research information environment. On the web at ARL.org. Most posts by ARL's Tony Ellis. Code of Conduct: http://bit.ly/ARLconduct
@indiawilloughby.bsky.social
Broadcaster. Woman Of Year nom. Celeb Big Bro. Kindness Extremist. Trans. Everything Twitter and the UK hates. Rent Free In A Billionaire’s Head. Keighley Cougars 🏳️⚧️💚
@nytimes.com
In-depth, independent reporting to better understand the world, now on Bluesky. News tips? Share them here: http://nyti.ms/2FVHq9v
@disrightsuk.bsky.social
We one of the UK’s leading Disabled People's Organisation run by and for Disabled people, working for justice and equality for all. https://linktr.ee/disabilityrightsuk
@francesryan.bsky.social
Guardian columnist and journalist. Commentator of the Year 2024. Author of Who Wants Normal? and Crippled. E: [email protected]
@peterstefanovic.bsky.social
Lawyer, Filmmaker, Big Issue top 100 Changemaker 2024, CEO CAMPAIGN FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE https://www.cfsj.co.uk/
@davidolusoga.bsky.social
British-Nigerian Historian - BAFTA Winning Producer/Presenter - Best Selling Author - AGENT [email protected]
@househistorian.bsky.social
Historian • author • speaker • TV consultant • presenter. Specialist in researching the history of houses. Otherwise known as Mel Backe-Hansen. Books incl. #AHouseThroughTime and #HouseHistories Rep #PastPreservers http://www.house-historian.co.uk/
@rollingstone.com
@katysduncan.bsky.social
Postdoc at the Royal Institution. Interested in all things old and science-y. Probably drinking coffee.
@naomioreskes.bsky.social
Historian, Earth Scientist, Writer, Public Intellectual. Loves: Chocolate, Red Wine, Skiing. Hates: Beets
@ri-science.bsky.social
We're an independent charity connecting people of all ages and backgrounds with science. 📺 Home of the #XmasLectures 💥 Weekly science talks online/in person 🌐 rigb.org
@ihr.bsky.social
The Institute of Historical Research is the UK’s national home for history. Supporting historians with digital resources, library, seminars & training https://www.history.ac.uk/ Part of @sasnews.bsky.social
@houseoflords.parliament.uk
News & information from the UK Parliament’s second chamber. Produced by its staff to show how the Lords checks and challenges the UK government. https://www.parliament.uk/business/lords/
@houseofcommons.parliament.uk
Where elected MPs represent the public, legislate, and scrutinise the Government. Find out more about their work and how Parliament happens.