Nick Raikes

Former BBC journalist, now in political communications.

[Office for Equality and Opportunity @oeogovuk]

The Cymru Broadcasting Centre was built for Channel 4’s coverage of the Paris 2024 Paralympics Games, and is setting the standard for what inclusive design and accessibility can look like in practice.

@stephenctimms visited this week for a tour of the facility.

[The Chiswick Calendar @TheChiswickCal]

Really enjoying @Joe_Mayes talking to @NickRaikes about his book Can You Run the Economy? @GeorgeIVW4 for our Media Club tonight. He’s had incredible access to 5 Chancellors.

[iNHouse @iNHouseComms]

It's time to reveal the shortlist for the Political Podcast Awards 2026 🎉

Sponsored by YouTube #PoliticalPodcastAwards

[iNHouse @iNHouseComms]

The Political Podcast Awards are back, and this year they’re going to be BIG…💥

But don’t just take it from us, here’s this year’s keynote speaker @Scaramucci 📽️

Sponsored by @YouTube, the awards will be hosted by @GylesB1. Entries now open 🎙️

https://t.co/nXSzP1d2yQ

[iNHouse @iNHouseComms]

Politico's Playbook email newsletter and Times Radio have secured a powerful foothold in the daily routine of Members of Parliament, according to new research.

Our snap survey of politicians' media habits reveals that the two relatively new platforms are closing in on traditional news and politics programmes produced by established broadcasters or print media.

➡️ More MPs said they read Politico's London Playbook emails than listen to BBC Radio 4's Today programme. Almost 59 per cent of MPs questioned said they read Playbook, compared to 56 per cent who said they listened to Today.

➡️ Times Radio Breakfast now has the ear of 28 per cent of MPs – that’s ahead of BBC1 Breakfast (17 per cent), Politics at Sam and Anne’s Podcast (15 per cent) Good Morning Britain (11 per cent) and BBC Radio 5 Live Breakfast (4 per cent)

➡️ X (or Twitter) is still well used with 50 per cent of MPs saying it is their primary social media platform while Facebook remains the primary social media for 28 per cent of MPs. LinkedIn is the primary social media for 6.5 per cent of MPs.

➡️ Politicians were also asked which platform they turned to first in the morning to get their news and 47 per cent of MPs said they look to ‘news websites’ while 30 per cent listen to the radio first. Social media is the first port of call in the morning for 15 per cent of MPs but none said they turn to TV first.

[iNHouse @iNHouseComms]

Thank you, SW1, the Political Podcast Awards 2025 was a blast, and we can't wait to do it again next year 🎉🎙️

Watch our video of the night featuring: @GylesB1, @BethRigby, @RuthDavidsonPC, @AnasSarwar, @lewis_goodall, @edballs & @George_Osborne ⬇️

[iNHouse @iNHouseComms]

Hey @RoryStewartUK, @RuthDavidsonPC has a message for you 🥊

Stay tuned for this Wednesday's #PoliticalPodcastAwards - "They're a must”
@BethRigby, @HarrietHarman

[Beth Rigby @BethRigby]

It’s the #PoliticalPodcastAwards this week and @RuthDavidsonPC is in a fighting mood 😳😅

[iNHouse @iNHouseComms]

The Minister for Homelessness, @rushanaraali, spoke alongside @RNBlake and @kevinhollinrake at tonight's event with @crisis_uk. We even had some singing!

Thanks to @LBGplc & @LBFEW for all they do to tackle homelessness 🏠

[iNHouse @iNHouseComms]

Our iNHouse wrapped is here 🎉

From launching our new Media Unit and the Political Podcast Awards, to championing the Women’s Lobby in Parliament, we've covered it all in 2024.

In fact, it's too much to list... so we thought we'd show you the best bits 👇

A huge thank you to our amazing clients and fabulous team for making this our biggest year yet.

Here's to 2025 🍾

[iNHouse @iNHouseComms]

POLITICO's Head of News, @alexanderburns, flew in from Washington this week for a briefing with @kate_day and @annemcelvoy.

Essential weekend listening now available on the Power Play podcast by @politico 👇
https://t.co/ByWcTY4bj0

[iNHouse @iNHouseComms]

We teamed up with @politico this morning for a briefing with their Head of News, @alexanderburns, and Power Play host @annemcelvoy.

You can listen to the discussion, chaired by Deputy Editor-in-Chief for Europe, @kate_day, on today's Power Play podcast👇
https://t.co/p2YIx9riYF

[iNHouse @iNHouseComms]

It's time ⏰

We can now reveal the finalists for this year's #PoliticalPodcastAwards👇

[Nick Raikes @NRaikesy]

I’m (attempting to) run my first 10k this Saturday for the @NAT_AIDS_Trust 🏃‍♂️

Their advocacy helps stop HIV from standing in the way of health, dignity and equality, and works towards ending new HIV transmissions.

If you’re feeling generous ⬇️

https://t.co/06FJ6c6085

[iNHouse @iNHouseComms]

With less than two weeks to enter the inaugural #PoliticalPodcastAwards here's a message from our host @GylesB1 on how to enter.🎙️Have a listen.

https://t.co/jtNJk38BNQ

[iNHouse @iNHouseComms]

Britain is gripped by the range of witty and incisive political podcasts on offer and we want to celebrate the contribution they make to Britain’s news🎙️

That's why iNHouse is proud to launch the Political Podcast Awards – hosted by @GylesB1 in partnership with @GoogleUK

[Beth Rigby @BethRigby]

Another wonderful #WomensLobby’s event So good to gather with colleagues and meet lots of the new MPs. Thank you @iNHouseComms @cazjwheeler & @LBGplc

[iNHouse @iNHouseComms]

A HUGE thank you to everyone that came to the @DailyMirror party last night. It was a joy to end #Lab24 with you all. The dance floor was heaving! Thank you @DiageoGB for the best cocktails in town🍸and cheers to those who donated to our charity partner @FareShareUK ❤️

[iNHouse @iNHouseComms]

🚨🚨🚨 NEWS 🚨🚨🚨

We're launching iNHouse Media and announcing two new Media Directors: Ex-Mirror Executive Editor Michael Greenwood, and the promotion of our Head of Media Daniel Mazliah.
They're joining our founder, and first female No10 Director of Communications, Katie Perrior to build on our best-in-class media relations in the new unit.

Katie, Michael and Daniel will work closely with iNHouse’s talented group of consultants to deliver impactful, integrated media campaigns and provide expert C-suite counsel and crisis management alongside award-winning public affairs support.

It's the most successful 12 months in the agency’s history in which we've made a series of Director-level appointments and had a succession of major client wins in energy, higher-education and infrastructure sectors.

The team will be at the iNHouse Lounge throughout Labour conference next week. See you there!

@greenwood100

[iNHouse @iNHouseComms]

Deputy Leader @libdemdaisy reflects on the "electric" mood at the @LibDems conference. It's a pleasure to host the official parliamentary candidate reception to celebrate those who stood in this year's election, and congratulate new MPs.