The UK was hit particularly hard by the financial crisis, partly because it has a large financial sector relative to the size of the economy. The City is a great economic asset for Britain, but it is also a source of fragility and risk. In this regard, it shares some of the characteristics of the…
There is widespread public support for the transition to a low carbon economy – and this public support could help decide the next election according to a new poll commissioned by the Fabian Society with the support of WWF-UK. The poll for the winter edition of the Fabian Review shows that a majority of Labour…
The Beveridge report was published at the high-watermark of British solidarity. In December 1942, its bold social principles – of universal coverage, full employment, family allowances, benefits in return for contributions, a national health service, and the right to citizen welfare – were readily accepted by the public and politicians of all parties as the…
George Bernard Shaw famously described the mission of the Fabian Society as to “educate, agitate, organise”. But how does the Labour party do when it comes to fulfilling this motto? We spend most of our time on the last (with wildly varying degrees of success) and some time on the second, but education, the first…
This year the Fabian Society, Centre: Forum and the Electoral Reform Society will be hosting a public event at both Labour Party conference and Liberal Democrat Conference entitled ‘Politics: Is the future plural?’. Featuring John Denham, Jo Swinson, Caroline Flint, Mary Riddell, Michael White, Sir Menzies Campbell and Simon Hughes, the events are part of…
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Sincere condolences to the victim and his family. To our members and everyone in London & beyond, keep safe & stay united. RT @joelmullan: Great first meeting of @youngfabians youth unemployment group this evening. Lots of enthusiasm and creative thinking. Well done @AlvinCarpio RT @GraemeAH: Think North of England has way more public sector jobs than South? Think again - My @leftfootfwd post http://t.co/ul2g7JKiJY #MYTHBUSTING RT @AlvinCarpio: Good morning @thefabians. Looking forward to the first meeting tonight for the @youngfabians policy commission on #youthunemployment #YUteam