"Labour should get serious about electoral reform. In an era of multi-party politics, our electoral system is neither workable nor defensible." ✍️ Fabian Society Gen Sec Joe Dromey in LabourList 🔍 We need a National Commission on Electoral Reform. labourlist.org/2026/05/fabi...

The election results showed how Labour's electoral coalition has fractured. I've written for @labourlist.bsky.social on the lessons we must learn, and how we can bring the coalition back together. www.labourlist.org/2026/05/fabi...

Scottish Labour faced a delicate balancing act in the Holyrood elections; only by restoring public hope for change can it secure success at the next election, writes Catriona Munro. Read Catriona's piece from our ‘Learning Lessons’ series 👇 fabians.org.uk/learning-les...

Millions of people are failed by a broken social care system. A National Care Service is the solution The government needs to get on with delivering affordable, personalised care - rather than wait for political consensus My thoughts in the Guardian 👇 www.theguardian.com/business/202...

Labour needs to move beyond incrementalism, and set out a bold offer for the second half of the Parliament. Building the National Care Service must be core to this. Preview of @thefabians.bsky.social report from @guardianheather.bsky.social in @theguardian.com. www.theguardian.com/business/202...

Streeting today at Progress Conference argued Labour were ‘overcautiousness in opposition. Interesting policy ideas couldn't be floated, because we were too afraid. ‘Instead of a willingness to challenge ideas, debate was viewed as division, and shut down’ I think there’s a lot in that.

At Progress, Wes Streeting calls for a on open and inclusive battle of ideas about the future of our Party and the country. Calls for a new ‘special relationship’ with Europe, and says that the UK belongs - one day - back in the EU

The anti-establishment spirit behind the local election results can be countered with fresh ideas and a bold plan, write Ryan Wain and Cllr Marion Atkinson Read Ryan and Marion's piece from our ‘Learning Lessons’ series 👇 fabians.org.uk/lesson-learn...

Against the backdrop of tough results in the north west, Labour held on in Sefton. In the latest from our Learning Lessons series, Ryan Wain and Cllr Marion Atkinson set out how they retained the council with fresh ideas and a bold plan. fabians.org.uk/lesson-learn...

Applications for the Fabian Women's Network Mentoring Programme are now open! For 15 years, the programme has supported women who want to build a career in public life to develop their skills, grow their confidence and build their network.

The Fabian Society has been shaping the future of the left since 1884. We are committed to building a fairer economy and a more equal country. We believe that ideas matter, and that change is possible.

Important data from @persuasionuk.bsky.social showing how Labour's vote fragmented in the England local elections last week. Of those who voted Labour in 2024: 🟦5% voted Reform 🟨10% voted Lib Dem 🟩22% voted Green persuasionuk.org/research/may...

Lenin famously said that there are decades where nothing happens; and there are weeks where decades happen. In just the last *seven days* we’ve seen: Labour lose nearly 1,500 Cllrs in England Defeat for Scottish Labour Labour lose in Wales for fist time in a century 1/3

A message from General Secretary, @joedromey.bsky.social We'll be thinking about where Labour goes next, how we can set out a bold new policy agenda, how we can rebuild Labour's fractured electoral coalition and how we can instil hope once more.

Last week’s elections showed the populist right on the march. If the government is to recover and defeat the threat of Reform, it will need new ideas and a bold offer to inspire hope and reunite its electoral coalition.

Last week’s results were tough for Labour. But there were some bright spots amid the gloom. In this piece, James Frith sets out how Labour held on in Bury, and what the Party can learn nationally.

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The local elections were a near disaster. To rebuild its coalition, Labour must reach out to both progressive and working-class voters, argues @joedromey.bsky.social Read Joe's piece from the first in our 'Learning Lessons' series 👇 fabians.org.uk/learning-les...

Last week was devastating for Labour. If we are to recover, we must listen and learn lessons. At @thefabians.bsky.social, we'll be platforming Labour voices from across the UK, to share what they heard on the doorstep, and where we go next. Read my first piece for Learning Lessons below.

Important data point here: “A sharp fall in Labour's performance is accompanied more often by an above average Green performance than it is by a strong Reform performance”. The Greens have already hurt Labour even before any direct gains.

Huge congratulations to @kathsangster.bsky.social - Director of @scottishfabians.bsky.social on being elected as MSP for Edinburgh and Lothians East Region!

A statement on yesterday's election results from Fabian Society General Secretary, @joedromey.bsky.social

🗳️ VOTE Good luck to Fabians standing across the country! Polling stations are open until 10pm tonight!

🚨 New Report - Building Skills: Tackling the Built Environment Skills Crisis By @joedromey.bsky.social and @sasjkia.bsky.social 👉 Government ambitions to build 1.5 million homes and deliver clean energy are at risk from an acute and growing skills shortage in construction and the built environment

If we are to tackle the construction skills crisis, we need to address its root causes. That means ending the 'boom and bust' model of housebuilding. Coverage of our report in @insidehousing.bsky.social www.insidehousing.co.uk/news/nhbc-to-invest-100m-to-address-housebuilding-skills-shortage-89521

📢New @thefabians.bsky.social research!📢 The government has big ambitions to build 1.5m new homes and renew our infrastructure in order to boost growth and deliver clean energy. If we are to deliver on these commitments, we need to fix the construction skills crisis.

Coastal communities matter. But Westminster have ignored them for too long. Labour has to deliver for the Sea Wall, if it wants to keep the coastal seats it won in 2024. Great to speak to Vicky Spratt about my favourite topic. inews.co.uk/news/how-lab...

Great to hear @anneliesedoddsmp.bsky.social speaking on defending democracy from foreign interference and big tech, plus a closer relationship with Europe to safeguard against authoritarianism around the world. With @labour4europe.bsky.social & @thefabians.bsky.social

🌹Labour Party Conference is coming! @thefabians.bsky.social will be brining The Festival of Ideas back to Liverpool to explore the big issues of our time. We've got a wonderful venue, a great team who deliver impactful events. If you're looking to organise an event at conference, get in touch.

"We can have house building [and] we can have more nature if you build on golf courses." Great to speak to the BBC InDepth about why we should make it easier to build on golf courses. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

📢 A message from Lord Neil Kinnock “If you’re looking for interesting exchanges, very well-written material from a huge spread of capable, talented very often expert people, the Fabian Society is something you should consider joining. You’ll certainly get a welcome. That’s absolutely guaranteed.”

How do we defeat populism? The nation Labour governs today is unrecognisable compared to the one two decades ago With essays from @jeevunsandher.bsky.social, @annagelderdmp.bsky.social, @lukemurphy.bsky.social & @andrewlewinmp.bsky.social Common Endeavour explores how to build a stronger Britain

1/3 Proud to have worked with brilliant colleagues on this collection of essays. With populism rising, the global order shifting and the affordability crisis deepening - the stakes are high. We set out our ideas for how the Labour Government can meet the moment. fabians.org.uk/publication/...

We face uniquely challenging times, which require bold solutions. Delighted to have worked with @jeevunsandher.bsky.social to bring together a group of Labour MPs for this @thefabians.bsky.social collection, exploring how we can build a stronger Britain through our common endeavour.

Good to speak to Ian Dale on @lbc.co.uk about crime in London. The narrative of ‘Lawless London’ is being driven by Trump and the populist right, and it has more to do with prejudice than reality.

Great to see action on “subscription traps” today, which cost the average consumer around £170 a year Labour has a long history of taking on businesses that exploit vulnerable consumers for profit They should go further, as my @labourlist.bsky.social column argues labourlist.org/2026/04/ben-...

“We are poorer, we're weaker, and we're more isolated as a country after Brexit. We're not a nation renewed, we're a nation diminished. And that's why more people are thinking about the future of our relationship with Europe as we approach the 10th anniversary of the referendum."

🎙️COMING UP: With our friends at @labourlist.bsky.social we’re extremely excited to bring you a special edition of ‘In Conversation’ with the grandest of Labour grandees - Lord Neil Kinnock! 🗓️ Monday 13 March ⏰ 18.00 📺 Streamed LIVE into your home where ever you are in the country!

Spring mailing on its way to members!📮 We explore how Labour can tackle gender inequality and win with women, with articles from @anneliesedoddsmp.bsky.social, @jessasatomp.bsky.social, @seemamalhotra-mp.bsky.social, @jadeazim.bsky.social, @mmasters21.bsky.social and many more.

Read @judekd.bsky.social perspective in changer 1️⃣ 0️⃣

We’re now LIVE with our latest Fabian Thinking Book Club 📚 Join us to discuss No Second Chances, the new book from @morganj0nes.bsky.social on the second referendum campaign. www.youtube.com/live/GVTc1AU...

NEW PAMPHLET Pressing Reset: Our Future with the EU 🇬🇧🇪🇺 Featuring a foreword from @chriswardmp.bsky.social and contributions from @patrick-pme.bsky.social, @stellacreasy.bsky.social, @liambyrnemp.bsky.social and many more 🧵

📢 NEW PUBLICATION📢 A decade on from the referendum, it is clear that Brexit has made us poorer and weaker. A nation, not reborn, but diminished. We’ve worked with @labour4europe.bsky.social to explore how we can rebuild our relationship with the EU 🇬🇧🤝🇪🇺

🎙️TONIGHT! In the latest edition of our @thefabians.bsky.social Book Club, we’ll be speaking to @morganj0nes.bsky.social about her new book ‘No Second Chances: Inside the story of the campaign for a second EU referendum’📚 ⏰ 18.00 📺 Streamed LIVE. Keep an eye on your email for the link

“We want a closer relationship with the EU. We want deeper integration. We want to work with, not against, our EU partners” @chriswardmp.bsky.social sets out how the government is building a new partnership with the EU in @labourlist.bsky.social labourlist.org/2026/03/labo...

“The next Scottish government should commit to a genuinely ambitious housing target that delivers the enough homes to meet need” @kathsangster.bsky.social & @bencooper1995.bsky.social explain how we can ensure homes are built across Scotland in @scotsman.com www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...

10 years on from the Brexit referendum, @chriswardmp.bsky.social sets out in @labourlist.bsky.social how the government is building a new partnership with the EU labourlist.org/2026/03/labo...

Scotland is experiencing the worst slump in housebuilding since the war📉 The next government needs a plan to get Scotland building again 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏗️🏘️ Great article from @bencooper1995.bsky.social and @kathsangster.bsky.social on new @thefabians.bsky.social research. www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...

Scotland is experiencing the worst housebuilding slump since the Second World War. The next Scottish government needs to get Scotland building again. My report for @scottishfabians.bsky.social and @thefabians.bsky.social Housing Centre sets out how. 👇

📢 New Report - Housing the Future: How Scotland can build homes again, by @bencooper1995.bsky.social for @scottishfabians.bsky.social and Fabian Housing Centre. Unambitious policy choices have created Scotland’s worst housebuilding slump since the Second World War 🧵