Gus Riddy

Senior Consultant at Portland Communications. Formerly public affairs @LpoolCityRegion & @FA. Into gossip, football and politics. Views my own. #afc

[Gus Riddy @Gusriddy]

@AvantiWestCoast Hi can someone respond please? Thanks

[Gus Riddy @Gusriddy]

@AvantiWestCoast Hello my family and I are travelling to rugby at 9.52am - is this cancelled?

[Gus Riddy @Gusriddy]

@Tom_Gatti That's fantastic - congrats Tom

[India in the UK @HCI_London]

HC @VDoraiswami launched the #IndiaUKStories competition yesterday—a new campaign celebrating the Indian diaspora’s contributions to the UK in business, arts, science, culture, medicine, sports, and more. 📸✨

Share your story on X, Facebook, or Instagram using hashtag #IndiaUKStories with photos. Exciting prizes await the top 3 entries!

🗓️ Deadline: Midnight, 13th December 2024.

Don’t miss out!

@MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @sujitjoyghosh @diaspora_india

[Gus Riddy @Gusriddy]

@DavidBainesMP Congrats David - I’m sure you’ll do a wonderful job.

[Portland @PortlandComms]

Yesterday’s Campaign Radar panel broke down the promises made in the political manifestos, what they mean for future government and business. If you weren’t able to join us, do sign up for next week’s, where our panel returns for Campaign Radar: Will Whitehall be the same again?

With Starmer’s team suggesting the “largest Whitehall shake up in decades”, our panel, with extensive Westminster experience, will break down what that could look like. How meaningful will these changes be? And how will they impact policymaking and business engagement?

Join us at 12:30 on Wednesday 26th June.

The panel, hosted by Managing Director Emma Dean, will share their reflections and insights and take questions from the audience:

- Portland Partner, former senior civil servant and Prime Minister's Official Spokesperson Max Blain

- Portland Director and former civil servant, Leena El-Refaey

- Public Affairs Partner and former special advisor, Michael Stott

To secure your place, please RSVP here to receive a link to the event and to submit your questions to Portland’s expert team: https://t.co/gQCkQZUJHQ

[Portland @PortlandComms]

Portland’s Campaign Radar series returns to decode the Conservative and Labour Party manifestos.

Our expert panel, with extensive manifesto drafting and policymaking experience, will break down how (and if) promises translate into policy, what the commitments mean for business and how to influence Parties in response to the manifestos.

Join us for Campaign Radar: Beyond the manifestos, the second of our online event series on Wednesday 19th June at 12pm.

Hosted by Managing Director Emma Dean, the panel, Steve Morris, Portland Chairman and former advisor to Tony Blair, and Charlotte Miller, Public Affairs Partner and former special advisor, will share their reflections and insights and take questions from the audience.

To register your interest, please RSVP here: https://t.co/VQgq5xbfUK

[Gus Riddy @Gusriddy]

@A_Beresford @POLISatLeeds So sorry for your loss. He was a really wonderful man and teacher.

[Portland @PortlandComms]

With the countdown to the General Election well underway, Portland has launched Campaign Radar, an expert series that cuts through the noise and breaks down the key political moments that matter.

Following the first television debate, Portland will break down the impact of the debates, how both leaders did and the role of media and comms on the campaign so far.

Join us for Campaign Radar: Cutting through the noise, the first of our online event series, on Wednesday 5th June at 12pm.

To secure your place, please RSVP here to receive a link to the event 👉: https://t.co/LPsM6osKpK

[Portland @PortlandComms]

Keir Starmer has set out his missions for government – but who are the candidates to help him deliver it?

In our new ‘Starmer’s Stars’ guide we identify 30 Labour parliamentary hopefuls set to make waves in Westminster.

Full report available for download now: https://t.co/bau4CGaz0Y

[Gus Riddy @Gusriddy]

@RBS_Help my mum has been scammed and is extremely stressed, it’s been impossible to get through to the relevant department when we called. Pls can you help and give me a number or agent that she or I could speak to? Unsure whether her account is frozen or not, have crime number

[Arsenal Women @ArsenalWFC]

Leah Williamson at the UN General Assembly ❤️

[Steve Rotheram, Mayor of the Liverpool City Region @LCRMayor]

Chaired by @MetroMayorSteve, the Liverpool Strategic Futures Advisory Panel has been tasked with supporting the city's long-term future.

Today it has reached another milestone on that journey 👇

[Aaron @AaronRamsdale98]

This is me and my family's story. @PlayersTribune

https://t.co/owL9qr9Cqu

[Liverpool Film Office @FilmLiverpool]

After months of keeping quiet we can finally celebrate the fantastic music video @taylorswift13 filmed completely in Liverpool. With lots of local crew and services on board we hope Taylor is as proud of the video as we are of our City.
https://t.co/MbWtOD2zuD

[Natasha Roy @natasharoyy]

huge night for girls who have never ever moved on from anything

[Liverpool City Region @LpoolCityRegion]

#LCRInnovation | @MetroMayorSteve today signed a landmark innovation deal with the Mayor of Busan. It commits Liverpool City Region and Busan to active co-operation, linking to innovation in areas like digital, smart cities, clean energy and net zero, and health. #UKROK140

[Gus Riddy @Gusriddy]

@hzeffman Congrats!

[Gus Riddy @Gusriddy]

@gabrielmilland Yep yep

[Gus Riddy @Gusriddy]

We love him so much 😭😭😭

[Arsenal @Arsenal]

From Hale End to first team. Arsenal through and through.

It’s time for the next chapter.

Bukayo Saka: Gunner ❤️