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The Fabian Society will hold its annual New Year Conference on Saturday 16th January 2010. The event brings together top speakers from across the political spectrum, to debate the most pressing issues of the coming political year.
With a General Election only months away, the Fabians' 2010 conference 'Causes To Fight For' is dedicated to discussing the politics of the General Election and how best to campaign on the cause that unite the left.
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A major new Fabian report sets out a strategy for how to reduce, eliminate and prevent poverty in Britain - one based on a vision of equal citizenship.
The report argues that New Labour's covert redistribution has failed to win public support for tackling poverty and inequality. The government now needs to reassert the value of a welfare state that binds us together.
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Listen to the podcast of David Miliband's speech here
I was in Belgrade when I switched on the TV and president elect Obama (as he was then) was addressing the crowds in Chicago. And I think that this is a good moment not only to think about the lessons of the Obama campaign but President Obama’s first year in office. It’s a good chance to think about domestic politics but also a good chance to think about foreign policy.
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John Healey MP, Minister for Housing and Planning, will give a Fabian Society lecture to outline the future of housing after the credit crunch.
The recession and global financial crisis have radically transformed housing in Britain. This Fabian lecture will consider what comes next, as we look now to economic recovery.
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To mark the one-year anniversary of President Obama's electoral victory, the Fabians organised a one-day conference to debate the global issues of most significance. Panelists agreed that a progressive movement for change was possible in Europe, but required politicians to reconnect with the electorate particularly on issues related to climate change, business transparency and humanitarian intervention.
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