#opengov #opengovernment | Kevin Keith The Hungarian story we have told ourselves for a decade is only half the story. Too often, we have overstated the strength of authoritarianism and understated the strength of democracy. We have talk...

The Hungarian story we have told ourselves for a decade is only half the story.

Too often, we have overstated the strength of authoritarianism and understated the strength of democracy.

Thoughts on the Hungarian election result.

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Kevin Keith: Charities must claim their vital role in the UK’s open government drive With the UK set to co-chair the Open Government Partnership later this year, Kevin Keith says this presents an opportunity for charities…

Kevin Keith (@kevkeith.bsky.social): Charities must claim their vital role in the UK’s open government drive

#opengovernment #opengov #ukraine | Kevin Keith Interesting that two of the UK’s leading security figures - the MI6 Chief and the Chief of the Defence Staff - both centred their speeches this week on the role of society. Blaise Metreweli, Chief of...

MI6 Chief & Chief of Defence Staff gave major speeches this week with the same message: security needs society. More in this post on LinkedIn 👇

Between Peace and War: Ukraine, defence, and a 'Whole of Society' response

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The UK government is set to lead a global accountability initiative – here is why it matters The transparency revolution has not just met resistance, it is in retreat

UK gov set to co-chair global accountability initiative @opengovpartnership.org from Oct 2026.

Last time (2013) it did, Cameron declared a 'transparency revolution.'

Starmer's task is a transparency restoration.

My piece in @civilserviceworld.bsky.social

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Open justice was on the agenda, I hope there will be good opportunities for civil society court observers to engage in the NAP review/drafting process going forward / @spotlightcorruption.org @transformjustice.bsky.social @openjusticecop.bsky.social @kevkeith.bsky.social

#bbc | Kevin Keith ▪️ The BBC is democratic infrastructure, not a culture-war trophy The simultaneous resignations of the BBC Director General and CEO of News are more than an institutional crisis. They're a stress tes...

The BBC is democratic infrastructure, not a culture-war trophy.

Responding to editorial failure by questioning the BBC's existence is like responding to a surgical error by arguing we no longer need hospitals...

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The UK Deputy Prime Minister, David Lammy has announced the UK will bid to co-chair the Open Government Partnership. Whether it is the continuing war in Ukraine reinforcing the importance, amongst… ... The UK Deputy Prime Minister, David Lammy has announced the UK will bid to co-chair the Open Government Partnership. Whether it is the continuing war in Ukraine reinforcing the importance, amongst o...

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In praise of the process: Laurie Magnus’s report on Angela Rayner Magnus's report exemplified the kind of rigorous, fair process that underpins democratic integrity

For those of us who care about governance and rebuilding trust, Magnus's report is what good looks like, writes Kevin Keith
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In praise of the process: Laurie Magnus’s report on Angela Rayner Magnus's report exemplified the kind of rigorous, fair process that underpins democratic integrity

Magnus's report is what good governance looks like.

When faith in our institutions is fragile, promoting examples of accountability matter more than ever - whether you agree with the outcome or not.

My piece for @civilserviceworld.bsky.social

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Restricting civil servants damages good government The new guidance establishes strict restrictions that would have been unthinkable to Harold Wilson's reformers

On which note, @kevkeith.bsky.social's piece for @civilserviceworld.bsky.social points out that our oh-so-modern, tech-obsessed govt is ignoring lessons on openness from the Fulton Report... published in 1968

'Restricting civil servants damages good govt'
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