UCL Policy Lab

About to hear what David Davis, Esther McVey and Penny Mordaunt think is the future of the right, with Luke Tryl and Marc Stears for @moreincommonuk.bsky.social & @uclpolicylab.bsky.social

A new future for universities: how can we ensure universities support British success and build local pride?

With @moreincommonuk.bsky.social

Economic Reset: The Future of Conservative Economics

With @moreincommonuk.bsky.social

This Place Matters: Social Cohesion for a New Age

With @moreincommonuk.bsky.social @citizensuk.org and @webelonguk.bsky.social

How can we put civil society at the heart of public service reform?

With @demos-uk.bsky.social @lbfew.bsky.social

Join us at the Conservative Party conference in Manchester.

Firs up on Monday ➡️ Conservative Thinking at the Crossroads: Where Next for the Right?

💭 We're reflecting on a busy #LabourConference 2025, where the power of community, and the importance of growth that everyone can see and feel, were central themes.

Here are our 5 key highlights: #Lab25

Standing up for the places and communities that we love We reflect on lessons from the UCL Policy Lab programme and conversations at Labour Party Conference 2025.

Is community Labour’s new big idea? Our @uclpolicylab.bsky.social reflections from Labour Party conference here: www.ucl.ac.uk/policy-lab/n...

We were joined by leaders from across Britain for a celebration of what brings us together.

In partnership with @citizensuk.org @moreincommonuk.bsky.social and @belongnetwork.bsky.social. Thank you to all those who came along.

Yellow graphic with the title: Britain Renewed: Labour and the Communitarian Tradition.

We’re thrilled to launch a new essay collection with @uclpolicylab.bsky.social & @powertochange.org.uk, that calls on Labour to re-embrace communitarianism: politics with communities at its heart.

Read the full collection of thought-provoking essays: www.ucl.ac.uk/policy-lab/s...

Pleased to see @sundersays.bsky.social highlight the new @uclpolicylab.bsky.social essay collection on Labour and communitarianism in his response to the anonymous screed being circulated of late amongst Labour MPs

Very much enjoyed participating in this event hosted by @uclpolicylab.bsky.social at #Lab25 conference yesterday.

Lots of interesting and thoughtful ideas from both panel and audience alike on how we can spread opportunity across the country - this govt is committed to making this happen!

I was delighted to contribute to this excellent @uclpolicylab.bsky.social & @powertochange.org.uk essay collection on “Labour and the communitarian tradition”, alongside @ewallis.bsky.social, @mds49.bsky.social, @caitprowle.bsky.social, @kirstymcneill.bsky.social & @andyburnham.bsky.social

A Nation of Neighbours: Rebuilding Britain from the Ground Up Demos is Britain’s leading cross-party think-tank. We produce original research, publish innovative thinkers and host thought-provoking events.

Today, we launch A Nation of Neighbours: Rebuilding Britain from the Ground Up, a report by Demos and the @uclpolicylab.bsky.social, supported by @lbfew.bsky.social demos.co.uk/research/a-n...

Super proud of this brilliant programme of panels. Do join us if you’re in Liverpool.

📍Join us as 12:00 for our first event Richard Hermer KC, Attorney General in conversation with @mds49.bsky.social.

Sherwood Arena Room, ACC.

On way to Liverpool and looking forward to kicking off conference with this great panel to launch a new essay collection exploring communitarianism and social democracy, with lots of fresh voices to the debate.

And our final event in Liverpool.

What do we think of the speech? Expert analysis of the Prime Minister’s speech

In partnership with @moreincommonuk.bsky.social.

Building support for Net Zero: how can we ensure local support for a national mission?

Immigration and the fair economy: does the Immigration White Paper undermine the government's ambition to tackle poverty?

What the Public Thinks: what's next for UK aid?

A new future for universities: how can universities help support national renewal and local pride?

A special Guardian Podcast Live with @andyburnham.bsky.social. Hosted by @pippacrerar.bsky.social and @kiranstacey.bsky.social.

In partnership with @moreincommonuk.bsky.social.

A better future for the NHS: can the NHS become a source of innovation and opportunity for Britain?

People powered reform: how can we put civil society at the heart of public service reform?

In partnership with @demos-uk.bsky.social. Featuring @georgiagould.bsky.social and @anooshc.bsky.social.

Changing culture conflicts: where next for the culture wars and EDI?

In partnership with @moreincommonuk.bsky.social and @ox.ac.uk.

Rebalancing the economy: how can Britain foster growth and opportunity across the country?

A new age of work: how labour can seize the agenda on dignity at work?

In partnership with @timewise.bsky.social.

Next up Beyond Blue Labour: does communitarianism present a roadmap for renewing Britain with @powertochange.org.uk and We're Right Here.

🧵Following on from the Lib Dem and Reform conferences, we're now off to Labour. Join us in Liverpool for our packed programme. First up, Richard Hermer in conversation with @mds49.bsky.social on the rule of law and its role in building a secure and prosperous Britain.