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Comment Central@CentralComment · Apr 9

"With youth unemployment surging around England, UTCs are bucking the trend." @RtHonRobHalfon argues that the UK’s successful technical education reforms position it to lead in education exports by helping other countries address skills gaps. commentcentral.co.uk/education-expo…

CentralComment's tweet card. For years, England looked to Germany, Switzerland, and Scandinavia for guidance on building strong technical education and skills systems. Now, other countries are looking to us.

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Comment Central@CentralComment · Jun 10

It was great to host our event this morning on 'How the Government can supercharge climate finance' sponsored by @coolearth A huge thank you to attendees and to @TonyJuniper, @lorddeben, and @natalieben for speaking, chaired by John Higginson from @HigginsonTweets

CentralComment's tweet image. It was great to host our event this morning on 'How the Government can supercharge climate finance' sponsored by @coolearth

A huge thank you to attendees and to @TonyJuniper, @lorddeben, and @natalieben for speaking, chaired by John Higginson from @HigginsonTweets

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Comment Central@CentralComment · Jun 3

EVENT NEXT WEEK 🚨🌍 Join us 10 June, 8:30 am, at @OQSLDN for a breakfast panel on how the UK can supercharge climate finance sponsored by @coolearth. Speakers include climate policy experts @TonyJuniper, @lorddeben, and @natalieben. Email [email protected].

CentralComment's tweet image. EVENT NEXT WEEK 🚨🌍

Join us 10 June, 8:30 am, at @OQSLDN for a breakfast panel on how the UK can supercharge climate finance sponsored by @coolearth.

Speakers include climate policy experts @TonyJuniper, @lorddeben, and @natalieben. Email matilda@higginsonstrategy.com.

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Comment Central@CentralComment · May 23

EVENT ALERT🚨🌎 Join us 10 June, 8:30 am, at @OQSLDN for a breakfast panel on how the UK can supercharge climate finance sponsored by @coolearth. Speakers include climate policy experts @TonyJuniper, @lorddeben, and @natalieben. Email [email protected] to RSVP

CentralComment's tweet image. EVENT ALERT🚨🌎

Join us 10 June, 8:30 am, at @OQSLDN for a breakfast panel on how the UK can supercharge climate finance sponsored by @coolearth.

Speakers include climate policy experts @TonyJuniper, @lorddeben, and @natalieben.

Email matilda@higginsonstrategy.com to RSVP

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Comment Central@CentralComment · May 16

"It's time young people feel part of the decision-making process." @LeighInghamMP, discusses the importance of putting young people’s voices at the heart of politics. commentcentral.co.uk/putting-young-…

CentralComment's tweet card. Across the country, young people are calling out for their voices to be hear on the issues that matter to them.

Comment Central@CentralComment · May 15

"The government should not be so naïve as to expect Nigel’s merry men to say ‘well done and thank you’." Vince Cable explores the current political landscape around immigration. commentcentral.co.uk/dog-whistles-a…

CentralComment's tweet card. Nigel Farage can congratulate himself. His party did well in recent local elections; but so did the Liberal Democrats and Reform’s support may not last.

Comment Central@CentralComment · May 9

"Our MPs must listen and take strong action to tackle nature’s destruction and climate change." Dominique Palmer, climate advocate, discusses how Blair’s backing of carbon capture won’t save the climate. commentcentral.co.uk/blairs-backing…

CentralComment's tweet card. Tony Blair has been forced to roll back his criticism of Keir Starmer’s net zero policies, just a day after warning that the Government’s plan to boost renewable energy was too expensive.

Comment Central@CentralComment · Apr 30

"We will accept nothing less than the full implementation of the Hillsborough Law. Anything less is a betrayal." @KimJohnsonMP discusses the importance of creating a Hillsborough Law. commentcentral.co.uk/labours-missed…

CentralComment's tweet card. For the people of Liverpool, the fight for justice has never been abstract – it is deeply personal, born out of tragedy, betrayal, and an unbreakable demand for truth. Hillsborough remains an open...

Comment Central@CentralComment · Apr 29

"Put simply, local authorities can supercharge animal welfare." Lee Gingell, public affairs manager for local government at the @RSPCA_official, discusses the importance of animal welfare in local councils. commentcentral.co.uk/council-tax-po…

CentralComment's tweet card. If you live in one of the 23 local authorities set to go to the polls, it's very possible you've had a knock at the door - or a leaflet - from someone hoping to become your next local councillor.

Comment Central@CentralComment · Apr 16

"Whether it’s miscalculations, last-minute financial updates, or complex conditions on accessing funding – you name it, GPs have seen it." Katie Collin, partner at Ramsay Brown LLP, discussing why we must consider the implications of welfare cuts on GPs. commentcentral.co.uk/healthcares-hi…

CentralComment's tweet card. GPs often find themselves between a rock and a hard place when it comes to financial planning, with unforeseen challenges throwing them off course and stretching out their already tight budgets. But...

Comment Central@CentralComment · Apr 10

"Starmer has a lot to lose. He’s overpromised and under-delivered throughout his time in Number 10." Isaac Goldring argues that Starmer must strike a deal with Trump if he wants to turn his popularity around and keep Labour afloat. commentcentral.co.uk/starmer-must-a…

CentralComment's tweet card. Labour haven’t had the easiest ride in Government. From donation gaffes to economic backlash, Starmer has hit roadblock after roadblock in office, even suffering what was labelled a “historic” drop...

Comment Central@CentralComment · Apr 8

"One unintended consequence of Trump’s erratic and illogical behaviour however is that, by trying to bully the rest of the world through tariffs, it risks losing its more powerful weapon" @vincecable discusses the consequences of Trump's tariffs. commentcentral.co.uk/bullied-bullie…

CentralComment's tweet card. It is a common trait of bullies that they resort to self-pity; claiming to have been bullied themselves. Yet such psychopathology is found not only in the school playground but in the affairs of...

Comment Central@CentralComment · Apr 3

"But animal rights laws are not binary, all rights or none, we could make a start." Dr Sean Butler discusses the possibility of animal rights law. commentcentral.co.uk/animal-rights-…

Comment Central@CentralComment · Apr 2

"You cannot cut your way to growth – these policies just make the rich richer, and the poor poorer." @KimJohnsonMP discusses concerns following the Spring Statement, particularly among disabled individuals and those reliant on welfare support. commentcentral.co.uk/the-government…

CentralComment's tweet card. The Chancellor’s Spring Statement has ignited profound concern and has sent shockwaves across the country, particularly among disabled individuals and those reliant on welfare support. The proposed...

Comment Central@CentralComment · Apr 1

"Bitcoin will only become more stable and liquid." @ManganielloFio argues that the Bank of England should follow Trump’s lead in embracing Bitcoin as a reserve asset. commentcentral.co.uk/the-bank-of-en…

CentralComment's tweet card. Crypto has long been shunned by the finance world. Historically, it’s been too volatile, too risky, and too intangible for institutional investors – and governments – to take seriously.

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Comment Central@CentralComment · Mar 27

"The country is still underestimated, and the UK now has an opportunity to drive mutually beneficial growth" @theoxfordbeer argues the UK’s relationship with Kazakhstan offers a pathway to greater influence, prosperity, and security for both nations. commentcentral.co.uk/britain-must-s…

CentralComment's tweet card. In 1840, as Britain was expanding its influence through trade and diplomacy, Lieutenant Arthur Conolly of the British Indian Army embarked on a mission into Central Asia. His journey, ultimately...

Comment Central@CentralComment · Mar 24

"This static exercise of balancing the books is short sighted." Dr Benjamin Caswell from @NIESRorg argues imminent spending cuts are short-sighted, prioritising fiscal rules over long-term growth before seeing the benefits of prior spending measures. commentcentral.co.uk/when-a-spring-…

CentralComment's tweet card. Due to worse than expected GDP figures, it is widely believed that the narrow fiscal headroom of £9.9 billion forecast by the OBR in October 2024 has since evaporated.

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Comment Central@CentralComment · Mar 21

"To unlock the full potential of reuse, we need an aligned vision from businesses and those in power" Jane Martin, CEO of City to Sea, argues that only legislation from Labour can unlock the full potential of the ruse revolution. commentcentral.co.uk/the-reuse-revo…

CentralComment's tweet card. In the early 2000’s, the UK’s recycling rate was around 11 per cent . In an urgent attempt to overhaul the country’s waste management system, Tony Blair’s new recycling bill introduced meant that by...

Comment Central@CentralComment · Mar 13

"The evidence is clear that the UK has been one of the most successful nations in reducing its methane emissions" Baroness Sheehan argues that amongst the global chaos the UK has a crucial international leadership role to play to tackle climate change. commentcentral.co.uk/amid-global-ch…

CentralComment's tweet card. As the global landscape continues to be devastated and scarred by the impact of climate change, the global political landscape has also changed drastically over the last couple of months.

Comment Central@CentralComment · Mar 12

"It is now 14 years since Radmacher and it is quite extraordinary and indeed damaging to the administration of family law that there has been no legislative response." @BaronessDeech argues that it's time to legislate prenups. commentcentral.co.uk/its-time-for-t…

CentralComment's tweet card. I am often taken to one side by elderly female peers to beseech me to reform the law, as they are reluctant to marry or remarry their long term partners because of fearing the loss of assets,...

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