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…
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…
What forms of supply-side reform would do most to boost UK growth over the medium to long term? Bizarrely, much of the recent debate has concentrated on reducing various forms of labour market regulation (procedures for unfair dismissal, health and safety, etc). The evidence base supporting such proposals is remarkably thin. The UK labour market,…
George Osborne arrived at the Treasury in May 2010 vowing to slash borrowing, get banks lending again and boost economic growth. Two-and-a-half years on, after the longest double recession since the second world war, it is clear he has neither the ideas nor the attitude to make this happen. That’s why Britain is more in…
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...
The Young Fabians Future of Finance Network is hosting a series to explore "Good Financial Services for Young People." The objective of these round tables is to explore whether financial services are meeting the needs of young people, identify...
The Fabians are going to Liberal Democrat Party Conference. The majority of our events are once again outside the secure zone meaning local Fabians are welcome to come and join the debate. Our fringe features Government ministers and...
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...
Date: Saturday 14th January 2012 Venue: Institute of Education, 20 Bedford Way, London WC1H 0AL. Price: £30/£15 (concessions) Over 1,000 people attended our New Year Conference 2012 to discuss how Labour can make the case for the Economic Alternative....
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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 RT @sofiejenkinson: I wrote a little piece on how important common space is &hope&skaters&politics&fighting together for what we treasure http://t.co/cLMEI9g8xK
