The report is written by FGF Policy Fellow Alex Bevan, former Chief of Staff to the Welsh First Minister He argues the govt’s #industrialstrategy must learn the lessons of the past if it is to genuinely deliver growth ‘in all parts of the country’ www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/resource/imp...

OUT TODAY: A new FGF report, ’Impactful Devolution 03: A toolkit for regional #growth and industrial strategy’, calls for bold reforms to the state to spread jobs and growth across the UK. Read more ⏬ www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/resource/imp...

Looking forward to being at #Lab25 next week - make sure you save Sunday 3-4pm in your diaries for a timely discussion on "Labour, Populism & the Future of Asylum" 👀 More details & @futuregovforum.bsky.social's full event programme below ⏬ www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/party-confer...

For those off to #Lab25 this weekend - make sure you check out the FGF hub in the ACC. ⭐ 3-4pm Sunday 28th, Labour, Populism & the Future of Asylum. We'll be talking what's working (and not) with Labour's approach to asylum. And how centre-left governments should respond to the threat of populism.

This week we'll be at #Lab25, hosting 12 events featuring: ➡️ Ministers Liz Kendall, James Murray, Josh Simons, Kirsty McNeill & Lucy Rigby ➡️ Mayors Brabin, Ward, Coppard & Godwin ➡️ Fmr ministers/officials James Purnell & Helen MacNamara Full agenda 👇 www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/party-confer...

Local councils are key in driving inclusive growth and nurturing skills within their communities. Our panel debate at the Lib Dem Party Conference explored how Government and councils of all colours can work together in the interests of growth @futuregovforum.bsky.social @libdemlocalgov.bsky.social

Seventy-five years on, calls to retire the Refugee Convention are growing - its critics argue that it's outdated and not fit for purpose in the twenty first century They're wrong. 🧵

For our final event at Lib Dem Conference with @libdemlocalgov.bsky.social, we’re joined by Lib Dem Local Govt Spokesperson @vikkislademp.bsky.social, alongside Cllr Gareth Roberts, @hamidaali.bsky.social and Cllr Heather Kidd to discuss how Whitehall and town hall can govern in partnership 🤝🔸

NEW: FGF's @bethgardiner-smith.bsky.social & @emilyagraham.bsky.social argue the UK must lead international efforts to renew refugee protection In an essay published today, they propose three reforms, including #asylum processing along migration routes ⏬ futuregovforum.substack.com/p/the-refuge...

We’re in Bournemouth, partnering with @libdemlocalgov.bsky.social for events at Lib Dem Conference 🔸 First up, we’re speaking to Sir Vince Cable, @joshbabarinde.bsky.social, Lord Jonny Oates, @yeowell.bsky.social & Cllr Lucy Nethsingha on populism & how Lib Dem MPs can offer constructive opposition

Labour enters its second year committed to 'an overriding focus on delivery'. That’s why our #Lab25 programme puts practical delivery at the heart of the political debate, exploring how Labour can reform the state and renew the nation. Full details ⬇️ www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/party-confer...

We are looking forward to the @futuregovforum.bsky.social fringes at Conference.

How can Lib Dems provide effective opposition in a populist age? Join FGF, @libdemlocalgov.bsky.social & ALDC at LD Conf 🔶 🗣️ Sir Vince Cable, fmr Leader 🗣️ @joshbabarinde.bsky.social MP 🗣️ @yeowell.bsky.social, FGF 🪑 Cllr Nethsingha, LGA Lib Dems 👉 www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/party-confer...

This is part of @futuregovforum.bsky.social's Future of Asylum project, led by @bethgardiner-smith.bsky.social and @emilyagraham.bsky.social. Akiko's is the first of a series of essays to be published soon, and follows our first report on this in May www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/resource/asy...

Really timely piece from Akiko Hart, Director of @libertyhq.bsky.social, on the ECHR: context about what it does (and does not) do, options for reform at both UK and European level, and - most importantly of all - how progressives should talk about it futuregovforum.substack.com/p/rewrite-th...

Here we go again - UK's membership of European Convention is once again hotly contested, this time because of small boats & migration In this essay, 'Rewrite the story or risk it all: Labour’s test on human rights', @libertyhq.bsky.social's @akikohart.bsky.social looks at why & what's at stake 🧵

📖 👇 First of a series of essays we have coming up tackling the big questions on the 'Future of Asylum' and how Progressives should respond. @akikohart.bsky.social on the ECHR argues we need fewer lofty appeals and history lessons, and more practical appeals to how it benefits each of us.

Powering Places: How the industrial strategy can deliver nationwide renewal Join this event on 29 Sept with @futuregovforum.bsky.social & Equinix at Labour Party Conference to hear from @mayorhelengodwin.bsky.social @annabel-smith.bsky.social Alex Bevan & James Tyler on growth delivery in the UK 👇

In a new essay from FGF's forthcoming collection, ‘The Future of #Asylum: A vision for renewal’, Liberty’s Akiko Hart calls time on fantasy politics - leaving the #ECHR won’t stop the boats Read in full ⏬⏬ ⏬ futuregovforum.substack.com/p/rewrite-th...

Join us for our Jobs & Growth event w/ @libdemlocalgov.bsky.social & ALDC at Lib Dem Conf 🔶 🗣️ @vikkislademp.bsky.social, Lib Dem Local Gov Spokes 🗣️ Cllr Bridget Smith, Leader, South Cambs 🗣️ Hamida Ali, FGF 🪑 Cllr Heather Kidd, Leader, Shrop Council 👉 www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/party-confer...

The @londonassembly.bsky.social Oversight Committee has published its report on London’s place in the Government’s #devolution reforms, after speaking to expert contributors including FGF’s Head of Learning and Practice, Hamida Ali. Read the report 🔽 www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/w...

This weekend, FGF is heading to Bournemouth for Lib Dem Party Conference 🔶🏖️ We're teaming up with @libdemlocalgov.bsky.social & @assoclibdemcllrs.bsky.social for 2 panel events, featuring speakers such as Sir Vince Cable among others. Full details ⬇️ www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/party-confer...

Congratulations to @dantomlinson.bsky.social on his appointment as Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury. Dan has been a hugely valued member of the FGF Policy Advisory Group – the Treasury will be well served by his insight and experience.

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Read a new article by FGF Chief Economist @danrcorry.bsky.social which analyses government plans to reform our water sector and big questions about what a new regulatory system should look like ⬇️⬇️⬇️ futuregovforum.substack.com/p/how-govern...

ICYMI - As the UK/France migration deal comes into force, you can read @bethgardiner-smith.bsky.social & my take here, drawing on our research with @futuregovforum.bsky.social 👇

On Times Radio @harrywallop.co.uk show - @philtinline.bsky.social explains FGF’s proposal to improve the asylum system by setting up Asylum Management Centres in France. Listen from 1hr, 38mins 55 secs ⬇️ @emilyagraham.bsky.social @bethgardiner-smith.bsky.social www.thetimes.com/radio/show/2...

The new Smart Thinking industry awards are a brilliant way to shine a spotlight on the work think tanks do to generate impactful policy ideas and help shape the public debate. Find out more about the Smart Thinking Awards here: smartthinking.org.uk/awards-home/

Last month was the first meeting of our @futuregovforum.bsky.social Business Panel - alongside our civil society and local/regional govt networks, this is a chance for business leaders, policymakers & experts to talk tackling the UK's big challenges futuregovforum.substack.com/p/fgfs-new-b...

John Lehal is Convenor of FGF’s Business Panel and has written an excellent article about its work bringing business leaders & policymakers together to tackle the country’s big challenges. Read John’s article here ⬇️⬇️⬇️ futuregovforum.substack.com/p/fgfs-new-b...

John Lehal is Convenor of FGF’s Business Panel and has written an excellent article about its work bringing business leaders & policymakers together to tackle the country’s big challenges. Read John’s article here ⬇️⬇️⬇️ futuregovforum.substack.com/p/fgfs-new-b...

How has the relationship between government and industry shifted since Labour took office? This morning, FGF's @gracewyld.bsky.social joined a @cipr.co.uk and Ellwood Atfield event to discuss, appearing alongside the CBI's Alice Grimes, CIPR's @farzanabaduel.bsky.social and FGF advisor John Lehal.

How can we deliver a long-term national strategy that mobilises communities across the UK ? 💡 The Heywood Fellowship, with Policy Wise and @futuregovforum.bsky.social is building a practical future-focused framework – with lessons from Port Talbot and Cambridge ⬇️ www.bsg.ox.ac.uk/fellowship/h...

At @futuregovforum.bsky.social we were delighed to announce our own new initiative alongside the Covenant: A new 'Social Insights Panel', led by @pollyneate.bsky.social, to bring civil society expertise to bear on x-cutting, 'wicked' challenges futuregovforum.substack.com/p/announcing...

The countdown to #PartyConferences2025 is on! 🌹🔶 This year, FGF will be heading to Labour and Lib Dem Conferences with a packed agenda exploring the biggest political and delivery challenges facing the UK. Check out our programme, launched today 🚀 www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/party-confer...

Read a new article on how design capabilities could help the government deliver their national missions The article is by UAL’s @nigelball.bsky.social, Professor Lucy Kimbell, Ramia Mazé, Esme Trevelyan & Niki Wallace, & FGF’s @gracewyld.bsky.social futuregovforum.substack.com/p/how-design...

We’re proud of FGF cub researcher @shuab.bsky.social getting his first byline in a national news platform today via @theobserveruk.bsky.social - ‘The left can’t count on 16-year-olds’ votes - but here’s how they might be won’ observer.co.uk/news/opinion...

There’s just one week left to register for our panel discussion exploring how Labour’s mission-based government has engaged with business since taking office. Join experts from the CBI, Future Governance Forum, and more next Tuesday 22 July in London. Register now: bit.ly/4lnDKh3

Really pleased we can announce his today to coincide with the govt’s new civil society covenant - and looking forward to getting cracking with @pollyneate.bsky.social on this next week!

Some really good stuff coming out of FGF. And anything with Polly Neate leading it gives me hope!

Yesterday we also published this brilliant piece by Emma de Closset on moving from the civil service to civil society: futuregovforum.substack.com/p/one-leader...

Excited to announce The Social Insights Panel - putting into practice today's Civil Soc Covenant to influence the Test, Learn, Grow approach to public service reform. (Most excitingly it means I get to work with @pollyneate.bsky.social to make it happen) futuregovforum.substack.com/p/announcing...

Excited to announce this project with the Future Governance Forum today, in the wake of the government’s launch this week of the Civil Society Covenant and phase 2 of the Test, Learn & Grow approach to public service reform. Check it out on Substack: substack.com/@pollyneate/...

Today’s Civil Society Covenant outlines principles for a better relationship between government and civil society, and we’re announcing a new initiative putting those principles into action. [1 / 2] More ⬇️ futuregovforum.substack.com/p/announcing...

Read a brilliant article by Emma de Closset, Chief Executive of @ukcf.bsky.social about her reflections on moving from civil service to civil society ⬇️ futuregovforum.substack.com/p/one-leader...

Honestly, this Test & Learn event is joyful. There are so many examples of the real-life transformation of public institutions - quicker, more responsive, more human, more purpose-driven and fun to work in. e.g. these slides are from a brilliant example from Nottingham 1/n

Read the reflections of our Chief Executive in @futuregovforum.bsky.social on her journey from the civil service to civil society and the lessons she's learned from both sectors. ⬇️ futuregovforum.substack.com/p/one-leader... #UKPolitics #UKLeadership #CivilSociety #CivilService #Impact #UKCharities

This is really very good - well worth a read. I think the point about respecting people’s time is particularly well made. Relationships are built on trust - including trust that people will show up when they say

Read a brilliant article by Emma de Closset, Chief Executive of @ukcf.bsky.social about her reflections on moving from civil service to civil society ⬇️ futuregovforum.substack.com/p/one-leader...