In 2019 I was proud to campaign for ⁦Faiza Shaheen⁩ Trust in politics will only be restored by inclusive parties and politicians like Faiza: critical thinkers deeply rooted in the communities they represent.

A staycation is time off at home - a holiday by the British coast is a vacation- I find this idea that a vacation = flying weird, snobbish and obviously disastrous for the planet. Just saying ⁦Financial Times⁩

The image is based on a photo of Berkeley Group scale model of new plans for Aylesham development. It shows they are little different from previous 2023 proposals. Even if you signed the previous petition, PLEASE SIGN THIS LATEST one. linktr.ee/acapeckham
#RightForPeckham

🚨 NEW: Key deadlines for the GE on 4 July

⏲️ Register to vote: Tuesday 18 June at 23.59

⏲️ Applying for a Voter ID: Wednesday 26 June at 17:00

⏲️ Applying for a postal vote: Wednesday 19 June at 17.00

⏲️ Applying for a proxy vote: Wednesday 26 June at 17.00

‘The fear has properly set in’: how it feels to watch my home town disappear into the sea’ So moving and urgent from ⁦Rachel Keenan⁩ theguardian.com/environment/ar…

Big moment: The bill to remove profit from children’s homes and foster care in Wales has been published bbc.com/news/articles/…

And another example of policy failing again to respond to 'what works' Katie Kelly pioneered an alternative approach in East Ayrshire turning 'truancy' officers into Home Link family support with great results I wrote about it here: hilarycottam.com/hasty-notes/

Very nice to feature in this - thank you @andrewmarr9 - I of course wholeheartedly agree via The New Statesman

I like this via ⁦John Harris⁩ - I spend my days in places others label ‘deindustrialised’ or ‘left behind’ - in fact all places nestled within astonishing beauty where nature generates different values and ways of being. theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

A staggering 1 in every 200 families is homeless in the UK Financial Times. We will never address mental health, school learning and much else until we tackle this foundational issue creating unbearable instability for so many families

Hello summer! #Franks #BoldTendencies #Peckham

So many fabulous women speaking today #EUBEF24 ⁦Adélaïde Charlier⁩ ⁦Méabh Mc Mahon⁩ ⁦Tea Jarc⁩ ⁦Olivia Lazard⁩ ⁦Diane Coyle⁩ ⁦Gemma 🤖 ⚖️ ♀️⁩ what a delight to meet you!

There’s a deep desire for stronger green policies but this requires a new social contract and strong social infrastructure- delighted to debate these issues today w Paolo Gentiloni @tarajarc Adélaïde Charlier Kostis Hatzidakis #EUBEF24

Hilary Cottam says we need a citizen led green transition. People feel like the transition is something forced onto them, with punitive measures, which creates resistance. There are no stories about a flourishing bright future. #BEF2024

I’m in Brussels today talking about work and a just green transition.
You can watch live #EUBEF24 from 10.30 BST 11.30 CEST here and on the website 👉 europa.eu/!6BxbrK

I’m a big fan of Herminia Ibarra and this advice applies so widely - we need systems of support so all of us can do this- that way we flourish personally and as a collective society…

Ahead of news on the takeover bid in Royal Mail I have written this piece calling for a new ownership model that puts postal workers and customers first.

Please share.

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“We need business, civil society, the state and ‘organic intellectuals’ to come together…to drive change.”

🗣️ Hilary Cottam kicking off Britain Renewed conference today speaking in conversation with Marc Stears

Good to be at this interesting and challenging conference. Always good to hear from Hilary Cottam who has made me think hard and differently in all the jobs I have done.