Typically on the left when we think of pensions, we think of the state old-age pension. Labour has a proud record in defending and enhancing the state pension to prevent poverty in old age. The last Labour government focused on the poorest pensioners, adding pension credit to the basic state pension to ensure that for…
The political pressure for Labour to accept George Osborne’s spending envelope will be intense. In a new essay from the forthcoming Fabian Review magazine, General Secretary of the Fabian Society, Andrew Harrop, explains why its crucial Labour should resist the political pressure to do so and outlines some future spending scenarios. For more on the the Fabian…
Labour is slowly moving from mere response mode to feeling out more concrete terrain on what its next state may look like. Some have argued they have taken too long to make this transition but, the publicity (and departmental research budget) vacuum of opposition aside, there has been much to think through. Though the 1997-2010…
Both ‘Total Place’, initiated through a partnership between the last Labour government and local government, and the current coalition government’s ‘Whole Place Community Budgets’ have much to offer to the debate on future spending choices. I was the programme director for the Total Place pilot in Worcestershire, where total public expenditure, including welfare and pension…
“This is a budget for an ‘aspiration nation’” according to George Osborne just a few week’s ago. The appeal to aspiration has been rolled out a number of times now by senior Conservative party figures. Cameron used it as he unveiled his ‘global race’ analysis during his conference speech. Gove uses it to advance his…
13.46: That brings the Budget to a close, check back at the Fabian Review for a round-up and responses. Thanks 13.44: Housing completions now at their lowest levels since the 1920s, the result of a ‘failing economic plan from a failing chancellor’ who has failed on his own tests Miliband argues 13.41: Richest in society…
Ever since the failure of Northern Rock in 2007, it has been clear that the UK’s banking system is not working. A crisis in the banking system led to a collapse in GDP, a large rise in unemployment and the ballooning of the government’s deficit. The recovery is being held back by tight bank credit…
In association with Labour’s Policy Review, come and join the Fabian Society as we host a debate with Shadow Secretary of State, Maria Eagle on the subject of transport. The event will feature: Maria Eagle (Shadow Secretary of...
Our Eastern Regional Conference will be hosted by the Peterborough Fabians on 18th May and will be entitled 'Responsible Capitalism'. Come and join the Fabians at our latest regional conference at which we'll be discussing what Ed...
Fabian Society New Year Conference: Next State will be taking place on Saturday January 12th and this year's special guest will be Ed Miliband. The venue will be the same as last year, the Institute of Education, 20 Bedford...
TUC Congress, 1pm- 2pm Unions 21 in association with The Fabian Society & The Young Fabians. Launch of the new Unions 21 debate pamphlet: "Hit hardest, scarred longest: young workers during the crisis" Speakers: Rachel Reeves MP,...
This is a seminar hosted by the High Pay Centre which may be of interest to Fabian Society members. For all queries relating to this event please contact the High Pay Centre directly on emily.death@highpaycentre.org "The High...
Please note a change of venue: We will now be meeting at the Conference Chamber, Broadway House, Tothill Street, London SW1H 9NQ (click here for a map), due to an emergency committee being called in the House of Commons. ...
With the impending reforms to the Banking sector, the Young Fabians Future of Finance Network invites you to join our analysis of the banking reforms whitepaper with Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Rachel Reeves MP. Tuesday, 4th September 2012...
The Young Fabian Future of Finance Network is hosting an round table discussion on Banking Reform. 7:00pm, Thursday 16th August 2012, from 19:00. Drink, Shop and Do, 9 Caledonian Road, London, N1 9DX This event will provide direction and...
In the wake of the financial crisis there has been a renewed interested in issues of fairness and responsibility. But what do these notions really mean? And how should they be applied to the social issues of our time?...
What the UK has to gain by boosting women's presence in science and innovation (and what we can do to achieve it)...
Join the Fabians in Brussels as we host a keynote speech and Q&A session with, Director General of Internal Market and Services, Jonathan Faull....
We'll be discussing #Labour's Commission for Older Women with @fionamacmp this evening - join us at 7, committee rm 7, HoC #olderwomen RT @paula_hirst: A big thank you to @FabianWomen actively working to increase nr of women in public & political life who helped on my campaign #inspirational
At Fabian Regional Conference in Peterborough where @Jessica_Asato is about to kick off discussion on responsible capitalism #FabEast
Health Network launches partnership with @AMREF_UK allowing Young Fabians chance to directly support intl development http://t.co/9CylpZdH6v RT @SaveSouthBank: Great piece by @thefabians Take a look: http://t.co/fIHLFNrnf8 RT @sophie_kside: FF @BarbaraAllen8 @Uma_Kumaran @unsachaudri @abigailfwood @b_anandana some of the amazing, inspiring @FabianWomen I met this week
