Is UK democracy under threat from wealthy donors and foreign influence? 🚨💷
Watch our #webinar on the Representation of the People Bill & whether it goes far enough to safeguard our democracy 🔍
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#ResilientDemocracy #DonationsCap #Cryptocurrency
Congratulations @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social & all in #Resilientdemocracy network - delighted to have campaigned alongside you on this!
Brazil's representative, Eduardo Pereira e Ferreira, stated that it's important to reinforce our commitment to multilateralism and to collaborate more in the areas of cyberspace, AI, social media, and global programmes. #RenewingDemocracy #ResilientDemocracy
In his Keynote speech, Peter M. Wagner, Director of the Service for Foreign Policy Instruments, explained how the European Commission works with civil society and state authorities as valuable guardians of democracy and stability. #RenewingDemocracy #ResilientDemocracy
"What we need is not less democracy, but more #ResilientDemocracy: democracy able to withstand the threats of the present and realize the dreams of the future," emphasized @kevincasasz.bsky.social, Secretary-General of International IDEA, in his opening remarks. #RenewingDemocracy
This week, International IDEA's Member States are meeting in #Brussels to discuss Democratic Resilience in an era of Global Insecurity. #RenewingDemocracy #ResilientDemocracy
72% of people polled support sanctions for politicians who deliberately lie 🗳️
Jennifer Nadel, @compinpolitics.bsky.social, writes on the opportunity for the UK to safeguard against deliberate political deception 🛡️
Read the full blog 👇
www.radixbigtent.org.uk/news-comment... #ResilientDemocracy
📖 What we've been reading this week
#resilientdemocracy #housingcommission #newcapitalconsensus #healthonthehighstreet
@theguardian.com @housingtoday.bsky.social @carlbrowne17.bsky.social @libdemvoice.org
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Division➡️ Democracy
Fear ➡️ Fairness
From democratic renewal to fair growth, @mrmarkethomas.bsky.social outlines 5 practical steps to rebuild trust and prosperity in the UK 📈🌱
Read more 👇
www.radixbigtent.org.uk/news-comment... @99organisation.bsky.social #FutureofBritain #ResilientDemocracy
As the political landscape evolves, @mrmarkethomas.bsky.social of @99organisation.bsky.social makes the case to establish a transparent definition of 'far-right', in order to strengthen democratic safeguards #ResilientDemocracy
Read the latest blog 👇
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In our latest blog, @mrmarkethomas.bsky.social examines whether the US shows signs of democratic backsliding under #Project2025 and why the UK must strengthen their own democratic resilience
Read more 👇
www.radixbigtent.org.uk/news-comment... #ResilientDemocracy @99organisation.bsky.social
A huge pleasure to be joined at our #ResilientDemocracy conference by @rachelblakemp.bsky.social MP as Chair of the @compinpolitics.bsky.social APPG to discuss with @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social's Tom Brake some of the key issues facing democratic engagement and electoral legitimacy in our country.
Left to right: Tom Brake, Director of Unlock Democracy; Jennifer Nadel, Director of Compassion in Politics; Rachel Blake, Member of Parliament for Cities of London & Westminster; Ben Rich, CEO, Radix Big Tent
Trump's state visit is a reminder of how quickly democracy can begin to unravel.
Without proper safeguards, UK democracy is no less vulnerable to subversion.
Great to welcome Rachel Blake MP to discuss how to create a #ResilientDemocracy alongside @radixuk.bsky.social & @compinpolitics.bsky.social
Our CEO Ben Rich,
@unlockdemocracy.bsky.social's Thomes Brake and @compinpolitics.bsky.social's Jennifer Nadel have kicked us off and we're looking forward to hearing from @rachelblakemp.bsky.social and Sarah Olney MP, as well as many other contributors.
#ResilientDemocracy
Our #ResilientDemocracy conference kicks off this morning in conjunction with @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social and @compinpolitics.bsky.social
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Bringing together organisations across the spectrum that champion our democracy to examine how upcoming legislation can strengthen our democratic values 📜🗳️
Resilience often begins with one breath.
#SacredCivicPause #BreathIsPower #ResilientDemocracy #OneBreathAtATime #HopeWithHeart #PauseToBreathe #CivicCalm #DemocracyIsSacred
Not all growth is loud. Much of resilience happens quietly, under the surface.
#SacredCivicPause #QuietPower #DemocracyRoots #ResilientDemocracy #CivicHope #EveryVoiceMatters #StrengthInSmallness #SacredCivicWork
Not all growth is loud. Much of resilience happens quietly, under the surface.
#SacredCivicPause #QuietPower #DemocracyRoots #ResilientDemocracy #CivicHope #EveryVoiceMatters #StrengthInSmallness #SacredCivicWork
Let's reframe our current national crisis as a forest fire which is clearing away what no longer serves us. From its ashes we will grow a new and stronger democracy. Read more sacredcivicpause.net/scp/#blog
#ResilientDemocracy #FromAshesToAction #SacredCivicPause #RegrowTogether #DemocracyRenewed
Join us each week this month as we pause together to honor the resilient spirit that lives in all of us—and in the dream of our country's return to democracy.
#SacredCivicPause #ResilientDemocracy #CivicResilience #WeThePeople #DemocracyIsSacred #HopeInAction #StillWeRise #JusticeAndHope
Thumbs up for Votes at 16 & tighter rules on donations but still work needed on foreign party funding: #ResilientDemocracy response to Elections Bill strategy
@compinpolitics.bsky.social @transparencyuk.bsky.social @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social
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What we're 📖 this week on
💪 #resilientdemocracy
🏘️ #housingcrisis
💴 #pensionreform
& 💻 will AI change politics?
@petergeoghegan.bsky.social @prospectmagazine.co.uk @cemlyn.bsky.social @bbccymruwales.bsky.social @theguardian.com @yahoofinance.com
www.rad#ixbigtent.or...
🌍 5. Democracy = Anti-Fragile
Strongmen want you to believe democracy is weak. In reality, it’s anti-fragile—it gets stronger under pressure if we participate. The question isn’t "Who will save us?" It’s "How do we save ourselves—together?" #ResilientDemocracy #StrongerTogether #WeThePeople
Lots of enthusiasm for, and commitment to helping build a #ResilientDemocracy at the St George's House conference yesterday.
Firm action to follow.
Watch this space.
Enjoying robust debate about the future of democracy and women’s place therein with the folks at
@radixuk.bsky.social @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social @compinpolitics.bsky.social + many others 🙌
#resilientdemocracy #5050parliament
Enjoying robust debate about the future of democracy and women’s place therein with this crew 👇 @compinpolitics.bsky.social @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social * others @ St George’s House. @5050Parliament.bsky.social #resilientdemocracy
#resilientdemocracy conference about to start, 2 days of urgently needed debate @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social @compinpolitics.bsky.social @bestforbritain.bsky.social @britishquakers.bluesky.social @involveuk.bsky.social @democracynetworkuk.bsky.social
Looking forward to #resilientdemocracy conference today at St George's House @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social
@compinpolitics.bsky.social @bestforbritain.bsky.social
@BritishQuakers.bluesky.social @RCQuaker.bluesky.social
@involveuk.bsky.social @scastell.bsky.social @democracynetworkuk.bsky.social
Der Rechtsstaat kann die Demokratie (noch) schützen. Aber nur wenn das Parlament jetzt auch will.
Ein kurzer Thread zu #wehrhafteDemokratie
#resilientDemocracy: 1/5
