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Britain's oldest political think tank. The future of the left since 1884.
In his keynote speech @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social said the government must tell stories rooted in Labour values to unite the country and take on Reform:
“We need to confront what has been a sense of cynicism and pessimism in our country and whether things can get better”
"As a country we've allowed the far-right to frame this debate with hatred"
A huge thank you to @london.gov.uk for joining us today at New Year Conference.
Now a session on renewing regional economies is getting underway with @lucyrigby.bsky.social @miattafahnbulleh.bsky.social @kiranstacey.bsky.social and @lukeraikes.bsky.social.
Luke of @thefabians.bsky.social highlights how this government’s abandoned past ‘fatalistic’ attitudes towards many areas
@london.gov.uk says that we need to make the positive case for immigration in his surprise keynote speech:
“We must not be afraid to highlight the enormous benefits of immigration”.
The populist right claims that London has fallen, says @sadiqkhanlondon.bsky.social at @thefabians.bsky.social New Year Conference.
They attack our capital because they can’t stand what London represents:
A city which is diverse but thriving. With a mayor that happens to be a Muslim.
Stephen Timms MP speaking at our “Renewing our Social Safety Net” session.
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Packed audience at @lucympowell.bsky.social's keynote speech.
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@matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social underscores the government’s commitment to delivering 1.5 million new homes this parliament:
“We are undertaking nothing less than system change. But we’ve got a lot more to do"
In her opening speech, @lucympowell.bsky.social points to the government’s successes and calls on Labour values to help unite and renew Britain against the backdrop of Reform’s declinism.
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General Secretary @joedromey.bsky.social opens his speech highlighting Labour’s successes in government:
“The government has done some transformative things, that are informed by Fabian values. From improving rights at work, to building social homes”
Our Chair @drsarahyde.bsky.social opens 2026 New Year Conference with a message for the Labour movement:
“Press in and retain our optimism about this country and our communities”
Registration for New Year Conference: Renewing Britain is now CLOSED!
If you have signed up you will receive an email shortly outlining important information for tomorrow's event - make sure you check your junk folder!
If you have not received your email, get in touch at info@fabians.org.uk
To find out more read here 👇
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Covid-19 may feel distant, but it exposed the gap between how central and local systems operate.
Reflecting on these lessons, the contributors echo a clear message.
Decentralisation helps tackle regional disparities, but it needs effective coordination, and fiscal devolution.
🇪🇺 What can Europe teach us about devolution?
By international standards, the UK is highly centralised, causing regional inequality in productivity, income and health.
This collection of essays looks to our European neighbours to explore what works and what doesn’t 🧵
Book your place now, or join the Fabian Society to receive your free ticket! 👇
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🚨 ONE WEEK TO GO 🚨
Just one week until the Fabian Society New Year Conference 2026: Renewing Britain!
We’re delighted to be launching a new event series Fabian Thinking Book Club!📚
Our first book club will be with @tombaldwin66.bsky.social on 11th February, discussing his fascinating book on Keir Starmer.
“As the party that swept away slums, built new towns, and renewed housing estates, Labour should be committed to building great places to live”
You can read @bencooper1995.bsky.social's introduction to the edited collection here:
fabians.org.uk/great-places...
Today, @thefabians.bsky.social and the Fabian Housing Centre are publishing Beyond Numbers: Building Great Places to Live.
This edited collection looks at how to build attractive, high-quality homes in flourishing communities.
fabians.org.uk/publication/...
Read here to see how this vision can become reality - and how we can build great places to live 👇
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🚨 New Edited Collection 🚨
“Building 1.5m new homes is crucial for the future of this country”
@bencooper1995.bsky.social introduces “Beyond Numbers”, which explores how we can build high-quality homes and develop flourishing communities 🌳🏠
“Requiring women with children or those with disabilities to return to the office fulltime might well be a breach of some of the UK’s more complex discrimination laws.”
Australia shows what the right to home working could look like, writes Sarah Russell MP
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📢 New Year Conference: Renewing Britain
Joining us for the Fabian Society New Year Conference 2026 - Economic Secretary to the Treasury, and City Minister, @lucyrigby.bsky.social!
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📢 New Year Conference: Renewing Britain
Joining the lineup for the Fabian Society New Year Conference 2026 - Minister of State for Courts and Legal Services, @sarahsackman.bsky.social!
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🚨 10 DAYS TO GO 🚨
The countdown is on for New Year Conference 2026: Renewing Britain
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