Louise Crow

How can we use tech to reimagine decision making and build a more resilient democracy? Do take a look at the call for papers for Digital Democracy Edinburgh in March. It's going to bring together a phenomenal mix of experts in their field. And you could be one of them!

We'll recruit you Joe! 😉

A TICTeC conference, in this economy? Yes, the rumours are true...

Two very exciting messages for you around Digital Democracy Edinburgh! First: registration is open, so please do book your tickets: tictec.mysociety.org/event/digita... Second, we're also calling for speakers - full details at www.mysociety.org/2026/10/14/d...

We’ve submitted our response to the @infocommission.bsky.social’s new corporate strategy consultation. FOI is a vital part of our democratic infrastructure, and we think it needs much greater visibility in the ICO’s priorities. Our recommendations👇 www.mysociety.org/2026/08/17/t...

A quick one minute vid from our team on all the democratic participation their hard work has enabled this year 😍

I couldnʼt be more proud that at mySociety we use digital tools to empower millions of people in the civic aspects of their lives. We’re a small organisation doing a lot, as our annual impact report makes clear - have a look and maybe let us know what you’d like to see us do next year 🙂

We’ve got a vacancy in a unique and hugely valuable role, managing the day-to-day running of our digital services, focusing in particular on WhatDoTheyKnow, which helps millions of people each year find out something useful. Please do share with your networks to help us find the right person!

On the train back to Glasgow now - but a great excuse to talk about FOI, Parliamentary transparency and AI at the same time. Thread walking between the links.

The theme this week, accepting money from one place and giving it to charity

Could you spare half an hour for a chat? We're keen to speak to youth groups of all types about collaboration, outreach and how (or if) you use data. Find out more - and please pass this on to your network - thanks! www.mysociety.org/community/yo...

Our research suggests that this donation comes within parliamentary transparency requirements and should have been declared

How can public services manage AI-driven demand? My colleague @alexparsons.bsky.social has been thinking through an approach

Response to a Parliamentary question from Mike Wood about the floated change to FOI cost limits www.theyworkforyou.com/search/?q=%2...

It seems we’re at the trial balloon-floating stage of restricting FOI. My colleague Alex Parsons explains what’s being suggested, and why it’s a bad idea www.mysociety.org/2026/03/19/r...

A weak case for restricting FOI, broken down by my colleague @alexparsons.bsky.social . As he says, governments that think they can't afford transparency will be amazed at the corruption and inefficiency they *can* afford in its absence. Or indeed that the next government will.

In tribute to Mark Longair: www.mysociety.org/2026/01/15/a...

Ever wondered about TheyWorkForYou? Whether you have a burning question or a minor query, we'll be answering the whos, whys, whens, wheres & whats in a Reddit AMA ('ask me anything') session. Kicks off on Mon 8th Dec at 1pm - www.reddit.com/r/ukpolitics... Click 'remind me' and it'll do just that!

At today’s National Emergency Briefing, Chris Packham delivered a clear message: act now. Decision-makers must step up and tackle the climate crisis before it’s too late. Add your signature to the open letter to Keir Starmer. #climatecrisis #neb2025 #netzero www.nebriefing.org/open-letter-keir

On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, we're sharing the work we've been doing alongside @evawuk.bsky.social. Find out about a crucial data gap that is impeding understanding of violence against women & girls: www.mysociety.org/2025/11/25/a... #EVAW

Gain knowledge from international experts at one of our next three TICTeC Community of Practice gatherings: free and online. Full details of each, and links to join, in-thread below 👇

*Sound of trumpets* There are now more than 1.25 million public Freedom of Information requests on WhatDoTheyKnow. #FOI We launched the site back in 2008 with two goals...

Twenty five years on, key parts of the compensation scheme for post office Horizon victims are just now being put in place. In the new era of generative AI, how do we bring issues to light and address them before they create this kind of tragedy? www.publictechnology.net/2025/10/07/s...

A new House of Commons register of interests has been released and uploaded to TheyWorkForYou https://www.theyworkforyou.com/interests

Going to the #OGP summit in Vitoria-Gasteiz next week? Say hello to mySociety's Chief Executive @itscrowbot.bsky.social - and don't miss our session "Designing the public participation we want in a digitized world: AI & Civic Tech" which we're running with @politicalwatch.es.

Flying pass through the new register today:

Come and work with our brilliant team! We're looking for a Business Development Manager for SocietyWorks.

Whenever we speak to public servants who are keen to involve the public more on decisions about data and AI, an early subject to be raised is always: who’s already done it, and how did they do it? @gavinfreeguard.bsky.social‬ shares some examples here. 🔗 connectedbydata.org/resources/b...

This really was a great event - do watch it back if you couldn't make it!

A massive thank you to @jennacorderoy.bsky.social @benworthy.bsky.social @itscrowbot.bsky.social @lynnwyeth.bsky.social, John Edwards & Charlie Falconer (& a great audience) for a terrific and constructive discussion on FOI @instituteforgovernment.org.uk today Watch back bit.ly/IfGFoI2025

Next Weds, I'm chairing a Freedom of Info anniversary event @instituteforgovernment.org.uk with a great line-up: @jennacorderoy.bsky.social @itscrowbot.bsky.social @benworthy.bsky.social @lynnwyeth.bsky.social John Edwards & Lord Falconer Join us! www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/foi-ac...

Happy Birthday to @theyworkforyou.com - 21 years in, I think it's got another few hundred in it. Here's some things we've done in the last few years:

Happy 21st Birthday to TheyWorkForYou.com, holding our national politicians to account for their votes and their words in Parliament.

We have some real superstar speakers on using access to information to help tackle climate change - if you want to change laws, make front page news and make a difference, you should join us and get inspired! 27th May, a 1 hour online session

Good news for Monday morning - we're launching a new vote information platform 🗳️

Data protection, media law, online communities, and Freedom of Information: if that sounds like your niche, you might be just the person we're looking for as mySociety's new Digital Service Manager. See the details and apply here: apply.workable.com/mysociety/j/... #charityjobs #FOI #dataprotection

The latest register of MPs interests has been released and loaded onto TheyWorkForYou. See the information and spreadsheets we publish here www.theyworkforyou.com/interests/

Modernisation committee has a new call for evidence around the accessibility of Parliament and Parliamentary work committees.parliament.uk/call-for-evi...

🚀🌍 Project Boost, Green Alliance's development programme for influencing environmental politics, is running a session on when, how and why to use The Climate Coalition and @mysociety.org 's Local Intelligence Hub. 🧠🌱🏛️ 🗣️ @zarino.co.uk 🗓️ 13 March, 10am Learn more and request access: