"Liberalism has informed landmark Labour legislation that has changed the lives of millions for the better" Liberalism is under pressure - but it provides us with the strongest foundations to respond to the far right, argues @stellacreasy.bsky.social fabians.org.uk/fit-for-the-...

“The children in our care deserve so much more than what many settings can currently offer them” The government must demand quality in its new childcare promise, argues Cllr Kamal Preet Kaur. fabians.org.uk/seizing-the-...

“Since the levy was introduced, the number of apprenticeship starts has fallen by a third.” If the PM’s apprenticeship plan is to work, it must reform the failed levy argues @joedromey.bsky.social for @politicshome.bsky.social. www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...

Read @joedromey.bsky.social's reaction to Starmer's speech here 👇 fabians.org.uk/joe-dromey-r...

It was great to be part of the #CleanAirJustice discussion at the #LabourPartyConference. The panel considered the true scale of #AirPollution in the UK: we urgently need #CleanAir laws that protect our children's lungs now and in the future. @thefabians.bsky.social @healthyairuk.bsky.social

“The APPG for Fair Elections is now the biggest in Parliament and we really want to support the Government in building consensus about the way forward.” 💬 @alexzurclark.bsky.social of @labour4pr.bsky.social speaking at our fringe event with @thefabians.bsky.social and @appgfairelections.bsky.social

Great to speak at an event by Oxford's own, Ruskin College, on how to unlock opportunity and combat inequality #Lab25 Thanks also to @fesonline.bsky.social and @thefabians.bsky.social for a great discussion on shared challenges and directions for @teamlabouruk.bsky.social and the @spdde.bsky.social

Great to be with many of the brilliant @scottishlabour.bsky.social candidates at the @thefabians.bsky.social event last night at #Lab25 Inspirational speeches from Jackie Baillie & Douglas Alexander. “ If the SNP had a plan.. after 20 yrs in Government- they would have told us by now “ Jackie B.

Great to be at The Fabian’s ‘Every age, every stage: Opening the doors to lifelong learning’ discussion this morning. @joedromey.bsky.social General Secretary of @thefabians.bsky.social made the important that ‘we shouldn’t instumentalise lifelong learning. Learning is importantant in of itself’

Just finished our event with @thefabians.bsky.social at #Lab25 where we heard from @drsarahyde.bsky.social of Islington Council who spoke about ‘pockets of good practice’ in local authorities in increasing take up of financial entitlements such as pension credit.

"We need regional one-stop shops to give consumers advice on how to reduce their energy bills." @mike-reader.bsky.social opens our Solar Energy UK session on delivering renewable energy for the UK.

Kicking off the Festival of Ideas today with Berlin Barometer and Bright Ideas! Join us at the @thebluecoat.bsky.social for fresh ideas and bold thinking from the left.

“There is a gap for defining a notion of Britishness that brings us together rather than drives us apart.” Populist forces have divided Britain, but far more binds us together, writes @jeevunsandher.bsky.social. fabians.org.uk/fear-and-loa...

The autumn edition of Fabian Review is on its way to members! 🍂 
This issue features articles by @stellacreasy.bsky.social reasy.bsky.social, @annadixonmp.bsky.social, @elliereeves.bsky.social s.bsky.social, @karlpike.bsky.social e.bsky.social.

🌹 Festival of Ideas: Tuesday 30 September Take a look at the agenda, and full speaker line-up for Day 3 at Labour Party Conference 👇🧵

🌹 Festival of Ideas: Monday 29 September See what we have planned, and the full speaker line-up for Day 2 at Labour Party Conference 👇🧵

🌹 Festival of Ideas: Sunday 28 September Check out the agenda and speaker line-up for Day 1 at Labour Party Conference 👇🧵

The UK has a proud record on overseas aid. But in recent years we've seen cuts in the development budget, and a fracturing on the political consensus around aid. In 'Promising Development', we explore the future of aid in an uncertain world.

1 WEEK TO GO 🌹

Great to see @bencooper1995.bsky.social's report ‘Breaking ground’ featured in @insidehousing.bsky.social www.insidehousing.co.uk/insight/late...

10 DAYS TO GO! 🌹 Labour Party Conference 2025 - The Festival of Ideas We’re hosting more than 40 events at Labour Party Conference, follow the link below to see everything we have planned!

Great to see coverage of @sasjkia.bsky.social’s report, ‘Nye Bevan’s lost legacy’ in both the @financialtimes.com and @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/money/2025/s... www.ft.com/content/868f...

🚨NEW REPORT🚨 How do we improve health at work? In ‘Nye’s Lost Legacy’ @sasjkia.bsky.social makes the case for the introduction of a national occupational health service Here’s what you need to know 🧵

Congratulations to @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social and @lucympowell.bsky.social who will both be standing to be Deputy Leader of the Labour Party. While the Fabian Society does not nominate or endorse candidates, we look forward to supporting debate and discussion around this important contest.

Pressing Issues: Restoring Trust and Standards in the UK's Media Monday 29 | 12.30 | Bluecoat | @mediareformuk.bsky.social and @hackedoff.bsky.social

Rethinking Rural Reception Tuesday 30 | 20.00 | Bluecoat | @cprecountryside.bsky.social

Mind The Gap: How to Address Ethnic Health Inequalities Facing Women Tuesday 30 | 17.45 | Bluecoat | Fabian Women's Network

A Tale of Two Cities: Tackling Inequality in London Tuesday 30 | 16.30 | Bluecoat | @clfnews.bsky.social

A Manifesto for Britain on a Budget Tuesday 30 | 16.30 | Bluecoat | @youngfabians.bsky.social

Resetting the Relationship: A New Chapter for the UK and EU Tuesday 30 | 12.30 | Bluecoat | City of London Corporation

Net Zero, Net Gain: How We Tackle Reform and Make the Case for Green Energy Tuesday 30 | 11.15 | Bluecoat | @scottishfabians.bsky.social and CWP Energy

It Takes A Village: Placemaking and the Infrastructure Behind New Homes Tuesday 30 | 10.00 | Bluecoat | RICS

Future Development: What Next for International Development? Monday 29 | 18.45 | Bluecoat

Progressive, Practical and Popular: How Should the Left Approach Immigration? Monday 29 | 18.45 | Bluecoat

🚨NEW REPORT🚨 How do we extend sick pay protection to the self-employed? In ‘Ill-Prepared’ @eloisesacares.bsky.social sets out a roadmap for a full employment insurance system by the end of next parliament. Here’s what you need to know🧵

Great to see @eloisesacares.bsky.social's latest report, ‘Ill-Prepared’, featured in the Mirror. www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

Value and Retain: Securing the Future NHS Workforce Monday 29 | 17.30 | Bluecoat | @rcn.org.uk and @bma.org.uk

Back to Business: How Infrastructure Can Drive Regional Growth Monday 29 | 17.30 | Bluecoat | Lloyds Banking Group

Self-nominations to join the Fabian Women's Network Executive Committee close tomorrow! 📢 Don’t miss your chance to get involved. 🗓 Deadline: 9am, 5 Sept Find out more & apply 👇 fabians.org.uk/fabian-women...

Make It Count: How Labour Can Deliver Electoral Reform and Rebuild Trust in Politics Monday 29 | 16.15 | Bluecoat | @labour4pr.bsky.social and @appgfairelections.bsky.social

From The Ground Up: Expanding the Role of SMEs to Deliver the 1.5 Million New Homes Monday 29 | 16.15 | Bluecoat | @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social

Critical Condition: Ending Corridor Care and Moral Injury in the NHS Monday 29 | 15.00 | Bluecoat | @age-uk.bsky.social

Brave New World? Fighting Corruption in the New Trump Era Monday 29 | 15.00 | Bluecoat | @ukanticorruptioncoalition.org

Mind the Skills Gap: Putting Skills and Apprenticeships at the Heart of Growth Monday 29 | 13.45 | Bluecoat | Youth Futures Foundation and @cipd.bsky.social

Planning for Change: A New Blueprint for Housebuilding Monday 29 | 13.45 | Bluecoat | Hallam Land

Every Age, Every Stage: Opening Doors to Lifelong Learning Monday 29 | 10.00 | Bluecoat | Global Banking School

Clean Air Justice: Time for Labour to Lead Monday 29 | 10.00 | Bluecoat | @healthyairuk.bsky.social

Social Insecurity: How to Restore Trust in the System Sunday 28 | 19.00 | Bluecoat | @turn2us.org.uk

Security in Numbers: UK-EU Cooperation in an Age of Uncertainty Sunday 28 | 18.45 | Bluecoat | @ukeucommission.bsky.social

“The single most important thing for the UK government to deliver is hope” Labour's performance in the 2026 Senedd elections will be determined by Labour administrations at both ends of the M4, writes @catherinefookesmp.bsky.social fabians.org.uk/staying-the-...