Tom Levitt

#girlsowncc Before the days of television… “And when you open your eyes, Matilda, you will see before you Mr George Formby singing ‘When I’m cleaning windows’ just for you - with all the actions! It will seem almost as though he was in the room!’

#girlsowncc “Ladies, permit me to demonstrate a dance designed for three! I call it the jive and I think it may catch on”, said Archibald, having failed to determine whether Alice or Celia was more likely to be the woman of his dreams

#girlsowncc “Ladies and gent! I have stumbled upon a most excellent name for our popular musical quartet: We shall go by the name of Zed Zed Top! Oh, how long will it take you ladies to grow a beard like Edward’s?”

#girlsowncc “Henry, stop what you’re doing. Come away from the mirror. Brace yourself, darling: they’ve… they’ve cancelled Ru Paul’s Drag Race…”

Absolutely! It was the summer of ‘59… the heat made the itchy spots feel even worse!

I trust Border Force are prepared?

Wonderful Brentford. All this and a football team, too!

I’ve watched #BrentfordFC play three times in the last 11 days. Goals for: 16. Goals against: 1. Just saying #COYB

“That baby’s taking far too long - surely it’s someone else’s turn on the breast?” muttered the second horse, who was fifth in line #GirlsOwnCc

I used to be a ’bitter’ person but have gone off darker beers in favour of those with more hops, less alcohol, more taste. They tend to call themselves pale ales. IPA has a distinct heritage - from being shipped to warmer India - and a good IPA is hard to beat!

“But, father, donning a rabbit costume in front of the maid simply isn’t done,” pleaded Beatrice, already late for the vegan ball #girlsowncc

“But, father, donning a rabbit costume in front of the maid simply isn’t done,” pleaded Beatrice, already late for the vegan ball

Horrockses have a long and interesting history! More in my book “The Business of History” londonpublishingpartnership.co.uk/books/the-bu...

So proud to make the leader board, and in such illustrious company!

Andy Burnham’s record in Manchester suggests that social enterprise could play a bigger role in our economy - I hope so! Here’s why business schools should allow more focus on the sector: www.unprme.org.uk/post/social-...

Ann Widdecombe was a formidable opponent on many issues (though not all) when I was in the Commons but on a personal level she took a genuine interest in colleagues of all parties. Even on the Labour benches many of us would have described her as a friend. A cruel, unnecessary, untimely loss

So sad to hear that Chris Breiseth has died in New York at 89. I wrote a biography of Frances Perkins (1880-1965), 1st female Cabinet member in USA (1932-45), and Chris was my last living link to her. His passion for her and all her good causes was tangible and quite wonderful

Next week I’m hosting TWO London Walks - ‘An MP’s Westminster’ Thu26 and ‘The Business of History’ Fri27, based on my recent book of that name. Come and join me! www.walks.com/guides/tom-l...

Again it has to be said - net zero is not the reason for our stubbornly and stupidly high energy prices - the global price of gas is. www.thetimes.com/uk/science/a...

Our discussion was positive, pacy and highly enjoyable! Thank you, Russell. Now you’ve heard the 40 min podcast, read the book! londonpublishingpartnership.co.uk/books/the-bu....

Other well written histories are available… londonpublishingpartnership.co.uk/books/the-bu...

Who benefits from the abolition of stamp duty land tax? The first answer: people buying very expensive homes. Average saving for someone buying a £10m+ home is £1.7m. Average saving for someone buying a £250k-£500k home is £5k.

We’re delighted to announce that Currys is the latest major retailer to partner with Fair for You. Our customers can now spend their Fair for You Shopping Card loan online at currys.co.uk, or in the electronics retailer’s nearly 300 UK stores. (1/2)

When I was an MP (Labour) Dicky Bird came to my constituency to open a new cricket pavilion in a pretty village. At one point, clearly disconcerted, he said to me privately ‘They’re all *** Tories here, aren’t they?’

The big turning point is not for or against ESG, but whether we try to respond individually or understand the new imperative that only collaborative action can succeed. I look forward to delivering my keynote to next week's 'amfori' European Sustainability Summit 2025. www.amfori.org/event/amfori...

Trump says so much that by the law of averages one will make sense some time. Short termism since Friedman has been the bane of business

At 3.15 today I’m talking about my new book at the Chiswick Book Festival. Still tickets left! londonpublishingpartnership.co.uk/books/the-bu...

In West London next weekend? I’ll be discussing my book, The Business of History, at Chiswick Book Festival at 3.15 on Saturday, 13th at the Tabard Theatre. Come and join us! www.chiswickbookfestival.net

Hey @whsmithofficial.bsky.social your company is one of 32 chronicled in my new book on tales and lessons from over 200 years of British commerce londonpublishingpartnership.co.uk/books/the-bu...

Back in 2013, @tomlevitt.bsky.social was in was introduced to a former banker who had had a big idea. The rest is (you guessed it), history... The new edition of our 'Meet Fair for You' Q&A profiles a man who has been here since even before it all began. www.linkedin.com/pulse/he-her...

I’m so proud of everything @fairforyoucic.bsky.social has achieved but now it’s time to move in

It’s Saturday. Time to get your copy of The Business of History. You won’t regret it londonpublishingpartnership.co.uk/books/the-bu...

Why does BBC report “80% of respondents to a poll on X agree with Musk” as though this figure had any scientific validity whatsoever?

Thank you Pam Bondi for that useful categorisation of trafficked people into “humans, children and women”

Of 32 companies studied by Beable 100 years ago (and revisited in my new book) you are one of the survivors, @whsmith.bsky.social - here it is: londonpublishingpartnership.co.uk/books/the-bu...

Of 32 companies studied by Beable 100 years ago (and revisited in my new book) you are one of the survivors, @unileveruki.bsky.social - here it is: londonpublishingpartnership.co.uk/books/the-bu...

Great article by Juan Flores and Mitu Galati in today’s FT: ‘Ur-ESG, Brazil and the Rothschilds’. That ESG investing was happening in 1886 (in this case to further the abolition of slavey) will be of little surprise to those who have read my book! londonpublishingpartnership.co.uk/books/the-bu...

The Business of History will entertain both those involved in business and the general reader with a sense of curiosity londonpublishingpartnership.co.uk/books/the-bu...

CEOs would be wise to reflect upon the lessons in this book', says @paulpolman.bsky.social of The Business of History londonpublishingpartnership.co.uk/books/the-bu...

Business Schools must do better, says Professor Martin Kitchener (Cardiff) talking about my book The Business of History londonpublishingpartnership.co.uk/books/the-bu...

My new book, The Business of History, is now available from all good booksellers. And some others. londonpublishingpartnership.co.uk/books/the-bu...

The Business of History' - my new book - 15% off in May! 'fascinating new book' says Vicky Pryce londonpublishingpartnership.co.uk/books/the-bu...

Still coming to terms with being older than the Pope, for the first time

@davidsonofaaron.bsky.social - ESG stands for environment, social and governance, 3 categories of investor risk defined by the UN 20 years ago. Your guest on The Briefing Room today needs to read my new book! londonpublishingpartnership.co.uk/books/the-bu...

@alastaircampbell2.bsky.social Please take a look at ‘The Business of History' - my new book - 15% off in May! londonpublishingpartnership.co.uk/books/the-bu...

The Business of History' - my new book - 15% off in May! 'fascinating new book' says Vicky Pryce londonpublishingpartnership.co.uk/books/the-bu...

The Business of History' - my new book - 15% off in May! 'lessons here for the future' says @dianecoyle1859.bsky.social londonpublishingpartnership.co.uk/books/the-bu...

The Business of History' - my new book - 15% off in May! 'fascinating new book' says Vicky Pryce londonpublishingpartnership.co.uk/books/the-bu...

‘The Business of History' - my new book - 15% off in May! 'refreshingly different' says @paulpolman.bsky.social londonpublishingpartnership.co.uk/books/the-bu...