Politics can be overflowing with gurus at times. And it’s sometimes hard to tell who might be a flash in the pan rather than the next Beatrice Webb. So it’s worth reflecting on those who have genuinely changed the political landscape, both its narrative and the practical politics that flows from the story they are…
The below speech was presented to the Fabian Society event in partnership with Labour’s Policy Review on 3rd June.
David Cameron came to power promising to protect the NHS and also badged his coalition as ‘the greenest government ever’. Both promises have, to a large extent, become a source of ridicule for the coalition. But on both the NHS and on the environment, targets are currently a source of real concern for the prime…
Normally it’s Conservatives who like to wrap themselves in the union flag. Yet Labour could in fact now have most to gain from an assertion of progressive nationalism. Not the customary left of centre perspective; but the rationale goes from hard-headed economic policy through helping Labour best communicate its vision of the future to tactical…
More needs to be done to raise the living standards of Britain’s five million low-paid workers. Yet so far, rather than addressing the problem of low pay directly, policy responses – whether it is Labour’s pledge to reintroduce a 10p tax rate or the coalition’s flagship policy of raising the personal allowance – have centred…
Introduction This short paper, based on data, examines how the marginal constituencies which will decide the next General Election voted in the 2013 local elections. The 2013 elections took place for the most part in the least Labour-inclined parts of England. They were disproportionately southern and rural, and as well as being areas of traditional…
They say that when you know you’re going to die, you don’t remember the deadlines or the car you had, you don’t wish you’d worked harder or saved more or eaten more fibre – you remember the kisses, the long sprawling days in the park with your friends, the people you loved and who loved…
Come and join the Fabian Society on July 6th at our Summer conference entitled Green Labour. It will take place at an easily accessible central London location and we're delighted to confirm that Caroline Flint MP (Shadow Secretary...
Thank you to those who attended our event in association with Labour’s Policy Review. We hosted a debate with Shadow Secretary of State, Maria Eagle on the subject of transport. You can read a copy of Maria's speech to...
Come and join the Fabians as we launch our new policy report in association with Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung entitled, 'Next Generation Europe'. The event will feature contributions from Shadow Europe Minister Emma Reynolds MP as well as the report's authors. The...
The Fabians are heading to Wales to take part in the fringe. All are welcome, please consider joining us. The event will talk about how the Welsh Government can protect the vulnerable from coalition cuts and will feature: Rebecca...
Come and join the Fabian Women's Network and Labour's Policy Review for an exclusive roundtable with Shadow Chancellor, Ed Balls MP. Should affordable and universal childcare should be a key policy for Labour at the next election? We are...
On the 16th of March, Sheffield will host the Midlands and Northern Fabian Regional Conference. The conference is entitled ‘Building The Alternative – Labour’s Policy Review’ and will be held at the Circle, 33 Rockingham Street.Confirmed speakers: Lord Maurice Glasman (Labour...
Thank you to all those who attended our Europe Conference on Saturday 16th February. The day attracted over 200 delegates and saw great debates from participants from a variety of backgrounds. If you'd like to read Douglas Alexander's speech,...
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...
The Fabians are teaming up with Labour's Policy Review once more to host a debate on Labour's approach to the green agenda. Featuring: Ruth Davis (Chief Policy Adviser Greenpeace UK) Michael Jacobs (Visiting Professor LSE) Caroline Flint MP (Shadow Secretary...
The Fabian Society, in partnership with Labour's Policy Review, are hosting an event to launch Jon Wilson's brand new Fabian publication, 'Letting Go How Labour can learn to stop worrying and trust people' and to feed ideas into the next...
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...
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RT @v_butler: Great @youngfabians policy commission event on the UK's care crisis tonight https://t.co/dmS4S6fiha @FelicitySlater RT @jhallwood: Should the UK intervene in Syria? If so directly or indirectly? Maybe not at all? Answer @youngfabians poll here: http://t.co/sHe6bWkuDJ RT @tessreidy: @DMiliband great speech last night, good to meet you again @youngfabians @denmarkinuk RT @FelicitySlater: Tonight, @PatrickDiamond1 joins @youngfabians for 'care crisis' policy discussion. Come along! https://t.co/ckPui6jRtH
