It is a cleat trend. Not just a holiday blip. There is little enthusiasm for metro mayors. And as such given them more powers without deeper democratic mandate and scrutiny is an issue. City regions need regional assemblies to deepen democractic oversight and scrutiny of mayor – at Oban, Scotland

Only 25% voted in Greater Manchester Mayoral elections. This woeful turnout is a trend. Clearly little enthusiasm for Metro Mayors-thin democratic mandate. If Mayors are to receive more powers, then we need regional assemblies to deepen democractic accountability and scrutiny. – at Oban, Scotland

New article on passing of #Communitywealthbuilding legislation in Scotland. bellacaledonia.org.uk/2026/0…

@edas_scotland #CommunityWealthBuilding Video youtu.be/eIzbO4vvg2s?si=MogB… via @YouTube

Lovely to be with colleagues from the South Korean - @hope_institute - on their #communitywealthbuilding fact finding tour of Scotland. Here was our visit to Scottish Government

I'm on Rottnest Island. Western Australia. Decent beaches!

Last day in Australia! #cottesloe #perth. G'day till the next time!

I'm on Rottnest Island. Western Australia. Decent beaches!

I'm in the New South Wales Parliament, Sydney in the members dining room for a breakfast reception on cooperatives.

I love trees. And here is me under a very big red gum tree! #newstead #centralvictoria

Fabulous visit to the Eureka Centre in Ballarat. A key moment in Australia's democracy and a reminder of the ongoing struggle against power and wealth. #communitywealthbuilding