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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

(1/3) 🎉It’s a big day for FGF!🎉 It really isn’t everyday you get to host an event with the Prime Minister, a former Prime Minister, and the creator of the World Wide Web, all speaking.

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

The PM's devolution agenda has mostly been met with praise. But some Westminster sceptics worry about whether there will be adequate scrutiny. Getting this process right is key to national renewal. @adamterryfgf.bsky.social's latest article explores how we can embed robust accountability in devo.

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Read Matt Bevington's article about the ‘Empowering mayors with progressive public-private partnerships for growth and regeneration’ report proposing 'Mayoral Infrastructure Investment Partnerships' 🔽🔽🔽 futuregovforum.substack.com/p/chancellor...

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

A FGF report (with Trowers & Hamlins) calls on John Healey's Budget to give mayors new powers to deliver housing, health & school infrastructure projects through Mayoral Infrastructure Investment Partnerships, a new model of progressive PPP 🔽 www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/resource/pro...

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Our final #lab26 event 'From devolution to delivery, what strategic authorities need next' with the brilliant Cllr Steven Cowan Chair of London Councils, Cllr Claire Douglas Deputy Mayor York & North Yorks Combined Authority and Mark Rogers Interim Chief Officer Sussex & Brighton Strategic Authority

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Our 4th #lab26 Tuesday event is debating 'Setting Great British Railways up for success' with an expert panel: Lord Peter Hendy Rail Minister, Claire Ward East Midlands Mayor, Vernon Everitt Transport for Wales, Darren Caplan Rail Industry Association, Matthew Peake Trip.com & FGF's Isabella Lawson

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Our 3rd Tue #lab26 debate, 'public-private partnerships re-imagined for a new era' with Eleanor Woodhouse Ass. Prof. of Public Policy UCL, Amardeep Gill - Nat. Head of Public Sector Trowers & Hamlins, Martina Moroney Institution Civil Engineers, Matt Bevington fmr DSIT spad & FGF's Dillon Lancaster

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Our 2nd #lab26 Tue event is a #standingroomonly discussion asking 'Can Labour get immigration right?' with Sunder Katwala - British Future, Liv Bailey MP, Emily Graham - FGF Policy Associate and Holly Bancroft - Home Affairs Correspondent Independent www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/events/party...

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

A perfect start to Tuesday at our 'Unlocking growth by improving access to underinvested founders' #lab26 event with: Kanishka Nayaran - Minister for AI, Emily Turner - Director HSBC Innovation Banking UK and Dillon Lancaster, FGF Policy Associate www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/events/party...

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Our 2nd #lab26 event debated whether devolution needs to go further, with: Ken Skates MS Leader of Welsh Labour, Prof Bec Riley Pro Vice Chancellor University of Birmingham, Cllr Bella Sankey - Leader of Brighton & Hove City Council, Leigh Brimicombe - NCVO & Sam Jury-Dada - Inner Circle Consulting

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Our first event on Monday at #lab26 discussed regulating for growth with: Mike Clancy General Secretary of Prospect, Polly Mackenzie Mackenzie FGF Board member, Matthew Patrick MP, Julia Pyke Clean Power Commissioner DESNZ & chaired by FGF's Dan Corry www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/events/party...

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Our standing room only #lab26 event 'HM Treasury in Focus' is with James Murray MP Treasury Financial Secretary, Helen MacNamara FGF Chair & fmr Deputy Cabinet Secretary, @philtinline@bsky.social & Baroness Kitty Ussher, fmr Treasury Minister www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/events/party...

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Our first #lab26 event is 'Delivering clean energy in every postcode' with: Michael Shanks MP, Energy Minister, Kim McGuiness Mayor of the NE, Oliver Coppard, Mayor of Sth Yorkshire, Virginia Sentance, Flint Global & Alex Bevan, FGF Research Fellow www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/events/party...

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

🚄 Heading to Liverpool this weekend? ✅ If you’re heading to the #Lab26, please do join us for one or more of the events FGF are hosting! 📍All events will be held in the FGF Pod, Arena Room - Ness, Lower Level in the Liverpool Experience Campus (LEX), unless stated otherwise.

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Great to see @brunodent.bsky.social's article on the future of Great British Railways published in @civilserviceworld.bsky.social's print magazine 👏 With the new chair of GBR being announced soon, here are three priorities they should focus on to set this new state insititution up for sucess 👇

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

'BRITAIN could unlock billions of pounds to boost growth if 'underfunded entrepreneurs' are rewarded, a new report reveals' 'female-only businesses received a paltry 2 per cent of venture capital back in 2024, research from HSBC and Future Governance Forum says' www.thesun.co.uk/money/404528...

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

How governments can uphold their global commitments & restore trust in asylum was debated at tonight's event with @EmilyaGraham.bsky.social, @maxwilkinson.bsky.social, Vicky Tennant (Representative to United Kingdom UNHCR), @angelaafzal.bsky.social (IRC Policy Manager) & @adamterryfgf.bsky.social

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

FGF Executive Director @adamterryfgf.bsky.social speaking at the ‘Social Value in Action: Supporting Liberal Democrats to Deliver for Local Communities’ fringe meeting this afternoon, about the importance of long-term planning to deliver social value from procurement

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Andy Burnham's new No.10 North and Office of the Prime Minister & Cabinet has shown ‘fundamentally rewiring the state’ is essential to his political programme Read why that's the right decision & consistent with our Transforming Downing Street’ report proposals 🔽 futuregovforum.substack.com/p/68a

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

FGF’s @adamterryfgf.bsky.social spoke to Helen Trinca of The Australian on ‘Burnham’s devolution revolution to transform government’ & argued for the PM to get ‘good growth in every postcode’ he needs to connect devolution to the govt’s industrial strategy www.theaustralian.com.au/world/burnha...

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

How should Andy Burnham work with civil society to deliver the “more preventative state” he promised in his first Downing Street speech? The @civilsociety.bsky.social article by Chair of FGF’s Social Insights Panel @pollyneate.bsky.social answers that question www.civilsociety.co.uk/voices/polly...

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

We're holding an insightful roundtable meeting with Cleveland Mayor @Justinmbib@bsky.social to explore how national opportunities, inc. defence & energy investment can be used to benefit cities, built on economic inclusion & sustainable infrastructure www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/publications/

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

FGF’s Hamida Ali was a #publicfinancelive26 panellist on ‘The embattled public sector, can good governance hold the line?' & set out how ‘good governance is the basis of sound decision-making to keep councils safe & as an enabler for public services innovation' publicfinancelive.org/programme/pr...

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Patrick Maguire writes about Andy Burnham's theory of power: that more must be done to break the grip of the unaccountable state It's great the new PM is the thinking about power like this: that's exactly what FGF's Phil Tinline argued in his paper 'Power Failure’ www.thetimes.com/comment/colu...

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

🔥☀️The UK's record-breaking heatwaves aren't just testing our infrastructure. They're testing whether our model of government is fit for the climate we're entering. Read Chiara's excellent blog 👇 futuregovforum.substack.com/p/what-the-u...

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

A month ago @plaidcymru.bsky.social won power with a historic victory. But the challenge they now face is around how to govern. In this week's blog, FGF's @alexbevan1.bsky.social has outlined the three tricky trade offs Plaid Cymru Ministers now face. futuregovforum.substack.com/p/going-it-a...

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

🚂 Great to be in Portcullis House yesterday to launch our new interim report on the future of Great British Railways. @elsieblundellmp.bsky.social 🤝 As the Railways Bill progresses, we hope it will support the government to ensure GBR is set up not just to launch, but to last. Report below 👇

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

(1/3) 🧵 🚂The govt’s plan to renationalise the rail is ambitious and popular – but is changing ownership enough of a fix? Today, FGF publishes a new paper recommending how govt can set up Great British Railways with a clear purpose, strong institutional foundations and meaningful autonomy.

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

How can government maximise the power of #PrideInPlace? 💪 Our guest writers this week from @grapevinecovwarks.bsky.social, have looked at how the programme can be implemented to its full potential and where govt needs to be clearer on the ‘how’ not the ‘what’ of delivery. Article in comments 👇

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

🎉We’re hiring 🎉 FGF is looking for a new Head of Policy and Research. To apply: Please send your CV along with a covering letter of no more than two pages to: hello@futuregovernanceforum.co.uk Full Job ad: futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/wp-content/u... Deadline: Midnight on Wednesday 3rd June

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

📉 Do the UK’s fiscal rules need to change? 📉 Today we’re publishing our evidence to the Lords Economic Committee, which sets out several ways to improve the current approach. Check out Chief Economist Dan Corry’s blog for more: 👇 futuregovforum.substack.com/p/do-the-uks...

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

When the government nationalises the railway next year, it will become the second biggest public employer after the NHS.🎉 ✅So, how can we make sure Great British Railways (GBR) is set up for success? Read Isabella's blog to find out: 👇 futuregovforum.substack.com/p/whats-happ...

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Our new ‘Reform and renewal of the Equality and Human Rights Commission’ report contains recommendations for big changes to the EHRC Watch FGF’s Hamida Ali explain more🔽 www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/resource/vit...

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

FGF’s Hamida Ali is currently chairing a panel at #TotalPlaceNow conference on why place-based budgets can be drivers of public service reform. Central government is ready to engage with this agenda – now we’re hearing from experts across local and national government about how to make this happen.

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

FGF spoke today at an important event on Barking & Dagenham’s inclusive growth policy. With Prof Tony Travers & @jacktshaw.bsky.social, we argued for stronger local, regional & national govt relationships, and strategic authority partnerships to unlock investment. More detail 🔽🔽 t.co/RaUyhySbBX

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Watch FGF Chief Economist, Dan Corry, explain how the government’s new Green Book has taken on board lots of things FGF have called for, especially changes that will be good for investment projects outside London and the SE 🔽🔽🔽 futuregovforum.substack.com/p/green-ligh...

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

At the Lords Industry & Regulators Committee FGF's @danrcorry.bsky.social explained his environmental regulation review for Defra, what it tells us about regulation & how the regulatory system must focus on outcomes & take a more sensible approach to risk parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

How can we make Pride in Place a success? Join us on 24 Feb & hear from: 🗣️Claire Wightman, @grapevinecovwarks.bsky.social 🗣️Monica Needs, ex Barking & Dagenham 🗣️Alex Boys, @localtrust.org.uk 🗣️Pritpal S Tamber & Ollie Smith, FGF Associates 🪑@gracewyld.bsky.social www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-can-go...

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

"I saw this over and over again in Downing Street." 📺 Ex Starmer aide Paul Ovenden sets out what the PM must do to accelerate state delivery, speaking at FGF's 'Who Governs Britain?' event on Tuesday Watch the event back in full here: youtu.be/mq810KZ2TxQ

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Did you know strategic authorities serve 28million people in England? A new report published by FGF, written in partnership with Metro Dynamics & funded by London Councils, calls for national govt to strengthen the foundations of strategic authorities www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/resource/imp...

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Packed room for last night’s Who Governs Britain? event, bringing together a panel of thinkers & former insiders to discuss how power really operates The NS's @georgeeaton.bsky.social has written it up, tracing the intellectual currents shaping this debate in govt👇 Thanks to everyone who joined us

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

✍️ Last chance to sign up ✍️ Join FGF, Metro Dynamics and an expert panel to discuss how we set a new generation of strategic authorities up for success 🚀 📅 Tomorrow (Thurs 29) 🕧 12.30-1.30pm 💻 Stream live, via Zoom Sign up now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stewards-o...

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Tonights 'Who governs Britain? A new theory of power for an age of populism' panel discussion is packed. We've just heard from 'Power failure, a new theory of power' author Phil Tinline, who'll be followed by Paul Ovenden, Rachel Wolf & Polly MacKenzie www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/event/who-go...

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

📅 Next week, we'll be joined by a cross-party line-up of thinkers and former insiders to rethink how power operates. We'll explore where power lies, how this undermines effective govt and what needs to change to make it work for the public. Sign up now ⬇️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/who-govern...

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

How we can set up a new generation of strategic authorities for success? Join FGF, Metro Dynamics & London Councils online next Thursday from 12.30 to 1.30pm. 🗣️ Hear from Alison Griffin, @mkmrogers.bsky.social, Tom Walker, @hamidaali.bsky.social & Ben Lucas www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stewards-o...

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Attlee and Thatcher each built a new political consensus – but it meant confronting entrenched ideas and concentrations of power. Today is another such moment. 🔊 Hear @philtinline.bsky.social discuss his latest report for FGF alongside Michael Gove on today's Start the Week w/ @tds153.bsky.social ⬇️

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

🚀 FGF is on TikTok, bringing you short-form insights on how we transform the state. Follow us today for highlights from our research, events, and networks – starting with an explainer on our newest report from the brilliant @philtinline.bsky.social. 👉 www.tiktok.com/@futuregover...

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Next week, we’ll be joined by a cross-party line-up of thinkers and former insiders to discuss the report’s findings and recommendations. Register your interest today ⬇️ Please note, due to limited capacity, registration is subject to approval. 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/who-govern...

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

OUT NOW: Power Failure: A new theory of power New report by @philtinline.bsky.social argues we need a new ‘theory of power’ to understand where power lies & how it should be redistributed – so govt can get things done and restore trust. Full report ⬇️ www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/resource/pow...

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

NEW article on Welsh productivity & growth challenges by Alex Bevan, FGF Research Fellow & fmr Chief of Staff to Welsh First Minister, which calls for a Renewal Investment Tracker to show how public investment is spread across the country & used for growth futuregovforum.substack.com/p/from-puzzl...

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