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Weβve kicked off the 2026 Masterclass Programme with our first Skills Session: Politics 101 ποΈ
Covering: how laws are made, the UK political structure & party roles.
Led by Patchwork Alumna & ALC member Hannah Kaufmann, an inspiring full-circle moment β¨
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Last Friday we welcomed the Cohort of 2026 to their Patchwork induction.
75 participants are beginning a 10-month journey to become future leaders β including 9 on our womenβs leadership programme, Weave.
Follow their journey. π
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In mid-January, our alumni joined us for a special Masterclass with Lord Patrick Vallance, Minister of State for Science, Research and Innovation.
Lord Vallance shared powerful insights into science-led policy-making and leadership during crises.
Thank you Lord Patrick Vallance
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RT @YuanfenYang: I brought my parents into Parliament again β and surprised them by winning the New Labour MP of the Year Award by the @UKPβ¦
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Iβm genuinely honoured to receive Young Peopleβs MP of the Year from @UKPatchwork.
Patchwork do incredible work amplifying young voices too often unheard in our democracy.
This award means so much because it comes from young people themselves.
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π WINNERS ANNOUNCED π
Last night at Speaker's House, we celebrated the MPs who champion underrepresented and disadvantaged communities across the UK at our annual MP of the Year Awards.
Nominated by the public. Selected by independent judges.
Thread with all winners π§΅π
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π New Conservative MP of the Year
@ShivaniRaja_LE
MP for Leicester East
Hitting the ground running since July 2024.
#MPoftheYear
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π New Other Party MP of the Year
@JoshBabarinde
Liberal Democrat MP for Eastbourne, President of the Liberal Democrats
Exceptional work since entering Parliament in July 2024.
Congratulations to all our winners! π
#MPoftheYear #PatchworkFoundation
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12 Dec 2025
Patchwork Foundation is pleased to announce two significant leadership appointments:
Jonathan Freeman MBE as Chair (Jan 2026) and Makedah Simpson as Vice Chair (effective immediately).
Both bring invaluable expertise and commitment to our mission.
Full statement: Link in Bio
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11 Dec 2025
β¨ Meet the Class of 2025 β¨
Last night at the Guildhall, we celebrated the achievements of our incredible Masterclass cohort with speakers, panellists, and supporters who've guided their journey.
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9 Dec 2025
8 of our Patchworkers attended the @10DowningStreet Budget speech at Westminster last Monday. ποΈThey gained in-depth insights into the Budget and its impact on key policies. An incredible opportunity to witness pivotal moments in British politics firsthand!π
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8 Dec 2025
Curious about the Patchwork Foundation's 2026 Masterclass Programme? Join our Q&A webinar THIS THURSDAY 11th December at 6-7pm on Zoom to chat with our Programmes team.
Questions? We've got answers! π Link in our bio
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π EXCITING NEWS! Applications for the Patchwork Masterclass 2026 are now open.
Meet the decision-makers. Build real skills. Become the leader you're meant to be.
Head to the link in our bio for all the information.
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π¨From sessions at 10 Downing Street to conversations with former Prime Ministers and top political leaders, this is your chance to step into the rooms where decisions are made!
πApply now and learn more: LINK IN BIO
21 Nov 2025
π EXCITING NEWS! Applications for the Patchwork Masterclass 2026 are now open.
Meet the decision-makers. Build real skills. Become the leader you're meant to be.
Head to the link in our bio for all the information.
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