Syma Cullasy-Aldridge

part Westminster, part parent, part trustee @PRStarsTB, part pet owner. Director of Comms at @DWPgovUK. Views my own etc.

[Syma Cullasy-Aldridge @SymaCullasy]

Solidarity with everyone now back to school - let the overly complicated hair styles, countless emails and general juggle commence! And if the wrong shoes are the only thing that was incorrect today, I’m taking that as a win. Of course the shoes that fit last week don’t fit now.

[Syma Cullasy-Aldridge @SymaCullasy]

It’s all about green, taking action and realising that opportunity. You’re going to hear me saying that a lot up to budget and beyond. Even at the weekends with my kids backstage. Side note: Never been quite so muddy on stage before.

[CBI @CBItweets]

Listen to our Chief Campaign Director @SymaCullasy speaking to @TimesRadio's @KateEMcCann @JPonpolitics at @LatitudeFest about how business can unlock £57billion of green growth prizes by 2030

https://t.co/bSu1N5PCoJ

[Syma Cullasy-Aldridge @SymaCullasy]

Great news. We're in a global race to electrification and with investment like this, the UK can be a leader. Growth puzzle not all about money - it's access to talent, skills, good regulation, policy certainty. UK<>Biz collaboration is key, net zero is how the economy grows.

[Jim Pickard 🐋 @PickardJE]

BREAKING:

Tata Motors poised to announce plans to build a flagship battery factory in UK to supply JLR's electric cars - as early as tomorrow - according to people briefed on the Indian group’s plans

with @GeorgeWParker @ChloeNCornish @peggyhollinger

https://t.co/Z4oFysqna9

[Syma Cullasy-Aldridge @SymaCullasy]

Incredibly proud of all the work that’s gone into this progress and everyone involved. Organisations going through change should be judged on actions not words so here’s all the action we’re taking.

[CBI @CBItweets]

Last month we set out our plan for cultural reforms and the future direction and purpose of the CBI - as set out in our prospectus and at our EGM.

Take a look at how we're delivering on those commitments one month on, in our scorecard for change here 🔗 https://t.co/ECreImwXFN

[Syma Cullasy-Aldridge @SymaCullasy]

If true, this will be hugely welcome to the business community. UK Horizon association is key for CBI members across all sectors and will strengthen the UK's R&D ecosystem. We hope a final agreement can be made next week to give a much needed boost to British innovation.

[POLITICOEurope @POLITICOEurope]

🚨 BREAKING: UK and EU negotiators have agreed a draft deal on Britain’s re-entry into the Horizon Europe research program.
https://t.co/1KZ9bUqXVB

[Syma Cullasy-Aldridge @SymaCullasy]

The face of someone who ran a lesson with 90 kids but I survived. They know more about the climate and politics than I did - they are actually out future. I’ve set them off to be heard loudly, quietly and by telling their grown ups what to do. Sorry about that.

[Syma Cullasy-Aldridge @SymaCullasy]

Tmrw I’m talking to my kid’s yr 1 class about getting involved in politics, they’re learning about environment campaigning. I’m going basic, feat. my babe outside No10. I think the youngest crowd I’ve done this for but don’t think I’ll get an easy ride… too basic? No idea.

[Syma Cullasy-Aldridge @SymaCullasy]

School picture day means double plaits! Much harder in the short hair…

[Syma Cullasy-Aldridge @SymaCullasy]

@Lhamiltonrimmer Thanks! And glad they’re starting it early.

[Syma Cullasy-Aldridge @SymaCullasy]

Tmrw I’m talking to my kid’s yr 1 class about getting involved in politics, they’re learning about environment campaigning. I’m going basic, feat. my babe outside No10. I think the youngest crowd I’ve done this for but don’t think I’ll get an easy ride… too basic? No idea.

[Syma Cullasy-Aldridge @SymaCullasy]

@Rachelkrys Thanks Rachel! The teachers are having to do their day with less resource so trying to do my bit.

[Syma Cullasy-Aldridge @SymaCullasy]

@tomhashemi Thanks Tom - no pressure! J is excited too, even more pressure…

[Syma Cullasy-Aldridge @SymaCullasy]

@AlexGAThomas what are you up to at lunch time tomorrow? Just wondering for no reason.

[Syma Cullasy-Aldridge @SymaCullasy]

@lauren_adams_HR That’s how he gets you. Don’t fall for it. I’ve had a decade of him looking generally adorable and then - bam - he’s doing whatever he likes and there’s nothing you can do about it.

[Syma Cullasy-Aldridge @SymaCullasy]

Oh sure, you’re cute and asleep now, perhaps you can try that at 4am rather than howling for breakfast as soon as the sun starts coming up? I’m long past the stage of kids waking me up, and have entered the senile cat stage. Help.

[Syma Cullasy-Aldridge @SymaCullasy]

@lollipopladyuk To be fair, these are a bit complicated! H is very pleased to have mastered the basic plait; his technique has improved a lot over the last few months!

[Syma Cullasy-Aldridge @SymaCullasy]

I had not factored in a full fishtail braid into my morning jobs. Apologies to those of you who have to see me in 15 mins.

[Syma Cullasy-Aldridge @SymaCullasy]

@DeborahJFraser snacks procured and provided by H on the way back from the school run, I can take no credit! And despite years of hair styles, that on a wiggling 8 year old still takes ages 😂.

[Syma Cullasy-Aldridge @SymaCullasy]

Although things not looking so promising elsewhere in the garden. @pmdfoster I don’t think this lone redcurrant is going to get me where I need to be for jams and jellies.

[Syma Cullasy-Aldridge @SymaCullasy]

Lunch today is the first of the summer haul (complete with extra protein 🕷️)

[Syma Cullasy-Aldridge @SymaCullasy]

🥳🥳🥳Poisowood is one of my all time faves and loved Demon also. Highly recommend it. She’s right about the power of literature too; reading has always been my way of winding down and entering another world. Though not quite hitting my two books a week over the last few months..

[Women's Prize @WomensPrize]

'Literature is how we make our hearts grow bigger. And that's how we change the world'

The moment Barbara Kingsolver became the first person to win the Women's Prize TWICE 👑👑