This week feels like one where a few stories have come together to really challenge and change my views on a big issue. I’m starting to wonder, are the robots coming…? 🤖 🧵

“We do need to see Labour improve their position in the polling and connect better with the country” Speaking on @lbc.co.uk, General Secretary @joedromey.bsky.social urged the government not only focus on delivery, but also to provide a vision to reconnect with the country.

📢 Fabian Thinking: Book Club - with @tombaldwin66.bsky.social! Join us at 19.00, on Wednesday 11 February as we sit down with the author of 'Kier Starmer: The Biography'. You will also have your chance to put your questions to Tom - email questions to [email protected]

Great stuff from @emmaburnell.bsky.social for @labourlist.bsky.social on the importance of the progressive policy ecosystem, and how it can help the government to deliver national renewal labourlist.org/2026/01/labo...

Why should you join the Fabians? 📚 Quarterly editions of the Fabian Review. 📢 Access to exclusive events. 🤝 A place to network in the Young Fabians, Fabian Women’s Network and Fabian Councillors’ Network 🌹 Help shape the future of the left But why take our word for it? 👇

Planning reform alone won’t solve the housing crisis. To ramp up housing supply, we also need to diversify the housing market, transform the housebuilding industry and use the full power of the state to drive development outcomes 👇🏻 www.ft.com/content/9dae...

We promised in our manifesto to “tackle unregulated and unaffordable ground rent charges”. We’re honouring that commitment today by legislating to cap ground rents at £250 per year, changing to peppercorn after 40 years.

What a day! Yesterday, our @thefabians.bsky.social New Year Conference brought together hundreds of members to discuss big ideas, and explore the year ahead. Thanks to our speakers, including @lucympowell.bsky.social, @sadiqkhanlondon.bsky.social, Wes Streeting and @ed-miliband.bsky.social

“Every day in government is an opportunity to change the country”. @ed-miliband.bsky.social sets out how we need to show voters the difference the government is making, and the benefits of the clean energy revolution ⚡️

The affordability crisis has deep roots says our closing speaker @ed-miliband.bsky.social. For too long, our economic system has been run not in the interest of the people, but of the wealthy and powerful. That is what we must challenge and change.

We can’t just make technocratic arguments. We’re not ‘Britain’s maintenance department’ says Wes Streeting. We need to make arguments based one values, and we need to win the battle of ideas.

We must do in this century what Attlee and Bevan did in the last - says Wes Streeting - by creating a National Care Service that socialises the risk, and provides good quality social care whenever it is needed, from the cradle to the grave.

“If a Labour government can’t turn around the NHS, there is a real danger the right will seize on it, and dismantle the entire model.” Wes Streeting sets out the political importance of fixing the NHS.

"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 hearing from the fantastic @allymcgovern.bsky.social at @thefabians.bsky.social New Year Conference about how we can renew local government. We needs to devolve power to local communities, so that decisions are made by people with skin in the game.

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.

Labour needs to end the ‘feudal system’ of leasehold, says @lucympowell.bsky.social, describing it as a scandal and a racket.

Asked by @ayeshahazarika.bsky.social about by-election in Manchester, @lucympowell.bsky.social says that Labour needs the best candidate to take on Reform and the Greens. But Labour is a team, and now is not the time for division.

Trying to ‘out-Reform Reform’ is not going to work, say Deputy Leader @lucympowell.bsky.social. The government needs to fight hate and division, and to re-wire our economy for working people. Labour must show whose side we are on, and how our actions are informed by our values.

GS @joedromey.bsky.social says Fabian values underlie major Labour achievements, transforming the balance of power for workers. But he suggests voters need to see more change. This year, the Fabians' policy focus will include housebuilding, immigration and a social democratic vision for tech.

We’re kicking off for our Fabian New Year Conference! Our fantastic chair Sara Hyde sets out the importance of hope, optimism and moral courage even in challenging times.

This week marks one year since I joined @thefabians.bsky.social. I've hugely enjoyed working with a great team, our thousands of members, and our partners. And looking forward to our New Year Conference on Saturday. Get your ticket here! www.fabians.org.uk/event/new-ye...

The government faced a toxic inheritance. But while this is a reason for its challenges, it cannot be an excuse. The public are hungry for the change they were promised. I wrote for @labourlist.bsky.social ahead of @thefabians.bsky.social New Year Conference. labourlist.org/2026/01/this...

Trump’s use of tariffs to threaten Europe over Greenland is utterly disgraceful. America is increasingly acting as an adversary, not an ally. In a dangerous and unpredictable world, we need to go further and faster in strengthening our alliances with our European neighbours.

🚨 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.

Hear from Brad in the Fabian events team about what is coming up at New Year Conference: Renewing Britain 👇 📅 Saturday 24 January 📍 Central London 📢 Speakers include @wesstreeting, @Ed_Miliband, @LucyMPowell and many more 🚨 PLUS a very special guest keynote speaker

🚨 10 DAYS TO GO 🚨 The countdown is on for New Year Conference 2026: Renewing Britain

Book your place now, or join the Fabian Society to receive your free ticket! 👇 fabians.org.uk/event/new-ye...

📢 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!

⏰ TWO WEEKS TO GO! ⏰ Join us on 24th Jan for our Fabian New Year Conference - Renewing Britain. We’ll hear from a great lineup of speakers, including: @ed-miliband.bsky.social @lucympowell.bsky.social Wes Streeting Get your ticket today - link below. Or join as a member for a free ticket! 🎟️

📢 New Year Conference: Renewing Britain Joining us for the Fabian Society New Year Conference 2026 - Minister of State for Local Government and Homelessness, @allymcgovern.bsky.social!

📢 New Year Conference: Renewing Britain Joining us for the Fabian Society New Year Conference 2026 - Minister the Indo-Pacific, and Equalities, @seemamalhotra-mp.bsky.social!

Interviewed thoughtful Fabian general secretary Joe Dromey. He argues the govt should squarely take on Zach Polanski; and that Labour should never have made those fateful pre-election tax promises: www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

The government is being squeezed between twin populisms of the right and of the left. We need to confront both, and to deliver bold change that improves lives and tackles inequality. Good to speak to @guardianheather.bsky.social at @theguardian.com about our work at @thefabians.bsky.social.

The passing of the Employment Rights Bill is a major achievement. It will shift the balance of power at work, and improve job quality and security for millions. Congratulations to all those who made this happen, including Angela Rayner, @katedeardenmp.bsky.social & @justinmadders.bsky.social

"Income protection is particularly important for self-employed people. They get sick, have children and retire just like employees." ‘The government’s workers’ rights agenda must include self-employed people too, writes @lukeraikes.bsky.social for LabourList. labourlist.org/2025/12/work...

📢 New Year Conference: Renewing Britain We’re delighted to announce Wes Streeting MP, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, as the next keynote speaker for the 2026 Fabian Society New Year Conference!

📘 How do we provide income security for the self-employed? In “Self-Care”, @lukeraikes.bsky.social sets out a plan to improve income security for self-employed workers. 🧵

📢 New Year Conference: Renewing Britain Say hello to the first confirmed speakers joining us in January! @lucympowell.bsky.social, @miattafahnbulleh.bsky.social, @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social and Sir Stephen Timms MP Who else might be joining the lineup? Find out soon 👀

In his latest #ReithLecture, @rutgerbregman.com set out how the Fabian Society helped lay the foundations for social democracy and the welfare state. From universal healthcare and public education to votes for women, the Fabians helped make the once unthinkable a reality.

'I believed a lot of that spending actually supported our country's security' We were delighted to be joined by Anneliese Dodds MP for the inaugural episode of Fabian Thinking, talking about International Development, COP and our recent pamphlet 'Promising Development'

Massive congratulations to Sara, Sonia and Anneliese! Look forward to working with you 🙌

It is great to see the Guardian focus on the Sea Wall and coastal voters. I spoke about how good policy isn't enough. "There is a feeling of disconnect in many of these places, and unless they tackle that, Labour will still struggle.” www.theguardian.com/environment/...

The Sea Wall matters to Labour They are looking to Reform, but the government can win them back There should be a relentless focus on the cost of living But the Gov needs to show the country values the contribution that coastal communities make Read my column for @labourlist.bsky.social 👇

For anyone doubting the difference Labour can make in government… This budget and the last have invested in public services and lifted hundreds of thousands of children out of poverty, with the burden falling on those with the broadest shoulders #Budget2025

"This is a strong budget, informed by Labour values." Read @joedromey.bsky.social's full reaction to the budget below 👇 fabians.org.uk/joe-dromey-r...

“This is a strong budget, grounded in Labour values.” Our General Secretary, @joedromey.bsky.social welcomes the budget and the Chancellor’s commitment to lift hundreds of thousands of children out of poverty.

Great to see two child limit scrapped. It will lift hundreds of thousands of children out of poverty. But it’s important to recognise most voters support the two child limit. So we need to continue to make the case for a decent and humane social security system #Budget2026

Freezing tax thresholds is the right decision. It raises a significant amount, it is progressive, and it doesn’t break Labour’s manifesto. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025... #Budget2026