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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 16h
The Derbyshire Times says: ‘John Healey's Autumn Budget should give Claire Ward Mayor of East Midlands and mayors across the UK, new powers to deliver housing, health and school infrastructure projects according to a new report by The Future Governance Forum www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/your-world/c...
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Chancellor urged to give new powers to Claire Ward to fund public infrastructure
FGF is recommending 'Mayoral Infrastructure Investment Partnerships', a new model of progressive public-private partnership that Mayors can use to build the infrastructure they need in their regions.
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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
📢We're hiring! FGF is looking for a new Head of Advocacy & Engagement to join our growing team. We want someone who can build networks, spot + secure new opportunities, + advocate for our work to maximise impact. If that sounds like you, please apply: www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/vacancies/
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Adam Terry @adamterryfgf.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
We're hiring! @futuregovforum.bsky.social is seeking a new Head of Advocacy & Engagement. We're looking for someone to build networks, spot + secure new opportunities, + advocate for our work to maximise its impact. If that sounds like you, please apply: www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/vacancies/
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Adam Terry @adamterryfgf.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Today @futuregovforum.bsky.social is updating our call for a new model of 'Infrastructure Investment Partnerships' that learns from social democratic governments in Wales and Australia to build new infrastructure while making sure the benefits are felt by local communities.
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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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Sunder Katwala (sundersays) @sundersays.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Can Labour get immigration right? How much will Home Secretary's rebalancing voice - control first, but more now on compassion & fairness - see settlement/ILR reform + other policies shift? Report @futuregovforum.bsky.social + @britishfuture.bsky.social fringe www.britishfuture.org/event/can-la...
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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
thank you @hollybancroft.bsky.social for being such a brilliant chair of our #standingroomonly #immigration fringe meeting with @britishfuture.bsky.social
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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 · 24/09/2026
The article says: ‘Civil servants responsible for local growth are being relocated into a new government department called the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, which will be led by Haigh. The idea for such a department originated in a paper produced by the Future Governance Forum'
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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Really interesting @theguardian.com long read by @hettieobrien.bsky.social ’on ‘The people shaping Andy Burnham’s grand plans for Britain’ 🔽🔽🔽 www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
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Labour’s last chance? The people shaping Andy Burnham’s grand plans for Britain
The long read: The new prime minister has declared he wants to end 40 years of neoliberalism. But is he really prepared to be that radical?
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Dan Corry @danrcorry.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
If you are at Labour conference, do try to make it to this @futuregovforum.bsky.social fringe chaired by me on regulation. Is it actually holding back growth? And if so how do we change it without giving up on safety and nature?
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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
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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 · 22/09/2026
A new FGF report calls on the government to use the #Budget to give more support for female, disabled and ethnic minority #entrepreneurs and founders without inherited wealth or established networks, to help deliver 'good growth in every postcode' 🔽 www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/resource/pro...
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Progressive Markets 01 - Future Governance Forum
The government must use the Budget to provide more support for female, disabled and ethnic minority entrepreneurs and founders without inherited wealth or established networks, who could help deliver ...
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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Great to see this Fintech Finance News story which says: 'HSBC UK and the Future Governance Forum (FGF) have released a report outlining the persistent equity gap facing underinvested founders in Britain' ffnews.com/news/hsbc-ca...
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FF News - The Fintech News Network
FF News is the fintech news network covering payments, insurtech, tradetech and capital markets.
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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
A new FGF report calls on the government to use the #Budget to give more support for female, disabled and ethnic minority #entrepreneurs and founders without inherited wealth or established networks, to help deliver 'good growth in every postcode' 🔽 www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/resource/pro...
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Progressive Markets 01 - Future Governance Forum
The government must use the Budget to provide more support for female, disabled and ethnic minority entrepreneurs and founders without inherited wealth or established networks, who could help deliver ...
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Connected by Data @connectedbydata.org · 21/09/2026
Summer’s gone; parliament is back. In this blog for @futuregovforum.bsky.social, @jenitennison.com & @gavinfreeguard.com assert a digital, devolved state needs to be deliberate - and democratic. 🔗 futuregovforum.substack.com/p/a-digital-...
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A digital, devolved state needs to be deliberate – and democratic
By Gavin Freeguard and Jeni Tennison
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Adam Terry @adamterryfgf.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
We were delighted to be joined by Lib Dem Home Affairs spokesperson @maxwilkinson.bsky.social, as well as UNHCR representative to the UK Vicky Tennant and International Rescue Committee policy manager @angelaafzal.bsky.social. [11/13]
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Adam Terry @adamterryfgf.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
And last but not least @futuregovforum.bsky.social hosted a fascinating discussion on the Refugee Convention 75 years on, and what the future holds for asylum policy in a world where the rules and mutual obligations embodied in that Convention are coming under increasing strain. [10/13]
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Adam Terry @adamterryfgf.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
We at @futuregovforum.bsky.social talked collaboration and competition between progressive parties in an era of multiparty politics - with @zoefranklinld.bsky.social, @vmmchamberlain.bsky.social, @pollymackenzie.bsky.social, Jane Carr & Bridget Smith, leader of @libdemlocalgov.bsky.social [5/13]
Event information for FGF fringe event:

No overall control? Cooperation and competition between progressives in the era of multiparty politics

Sunday 20 September, 13.45-14.45, Consort Room, Grand Hotel

Speakers:
Cllr Bridget Smith, Leader of the LGA Liberal Democract Group
Cllr Victor Chamberlain, Deputy Leader of Southwark Council
Zoe Franklin MP, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Local Government
Cllr Jane Carr, Leader of Milton Keynes Council
Polly Mackenzie, CEO and co-founder of Zinc Innovation Partners, and FGF Board member

Jointly organised by The Future Governance Forum and the Local Government Association Liberal Democrat group
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Adam Terry @adamterryfgf.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
I spoke on a TYI Strategy panel with @martinwrigley.bsky.social, Ben Jones of Pagabo, Cllr Jane Carr (leader of Milton Keynes City Council), and Baroness Pinnock, looking at how government at all levels can better embed social value into procurement. [2/13]
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Adam Terry @adamterryfgf.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Just back from a whirlwind 24 hours in Brighton for the Lib Dems’ annual conference. Lovely weather by the sea and a series of really interesting events THREAD [1/13]
Brighton seafront in the sunshine
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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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Emily Graham @emilyagraham.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
If you’re in Brighton, join us shortly to discuss the future of refugee protection with our fascinating panel 👇 - @maxwilkinson.bsky.social, Lib Dem Home Affairs spokesperson - Vicky Tennant, UNCHR’s Rep to the UK - @angelaafzal.bsky.social, IRC UK - & myself from @futuregovforum.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 · 18/09/2026
If you’re in Brighton this weekend for @libdems.org.uk conference, please do join us for one or more of the events FGF are hosting or involved in! Full details about the events are here 🔽🔽🔽 futuregovforum.substack.com/p/see-you-in...
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See you in Brighton? FGF at Liberal Democrat conference
If you’re in Brighton this weekend for Liberal Democrat conference, please do join us for one or more of the events FGF are hosting or involved in!
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Emily Graham @emilyagraham.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Looking forward to our event on Sunday at Lib Dem conference. Details below - hope to see you there! We'll be marking the 75th anniversary of the Refugee Convention, and exploring how well our international refugee protection system is upholding up in today's connected, unstable world 👇
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Growth and Reform Network @growthandreform.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
🚨 NEW PUBLICATION Today we launch our latest report with Metro Dynamics and @futuregovforum.bsky.social exploring the capabilities that will be needed to support good growth through fiscal devolution, both in national government and strategic authorities growthandreform.org/resource-hub...
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From Fiscal Devolution to Good Growth: Building the capabilities to…
The capabilities that will be needed to support good growth through fiscal devolution.
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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
If you’re in Brighton this weekend for @libdems.org.uk conference, please do join us for one or more of the events FGF are hosting or involved in! Full details about the events are here 🔽🔽🔽 futuregovforum.substack.com/p/see-you-in...
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See you in Brighton? FGF at Liberal Democrat conference
If you’re in Brighton this weekend for Liberal Democrat conference, please do join us for one or more of the events FGF are hosting or involved in!
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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Often the thinking around devolution simply assumes that our current data, digital systems and AI will exist and work. But to properly meet the needs of a devolved and democratic state, we must deliberately design these systems. 👏@gavinfreeguard.com @jenitennison.com shorturl.at/iguyG
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A digital, devolved state needs to be deliberate – and democratic
By Gavin Freeguard and Jeni Tennison
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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Here’s the intro to a must-read article by @mford83.bsky.social on @adamterryfgf.bsky.social's appearance at The MJ's Future Forum which says: 'Andy Burnham faces the challenge of turning rhetoric into action, an influential think-tank has said' Read it here 🔽🔽🔽 www.themj.co.uk/future-forum...
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Future Forum Midlands: Burnham must resolve tensions, says influential think-tank
Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces the challenge of turning rhetoric into action, an influential think-tank has said. Burnham has included several recommendations...
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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Here’s the intro to a must-read article by @mford83.bsky.social on @adamterryfgf.bsky.social's appearance at The MJ's Future Forum which says: 'Andy Burnham faces the challenge of turning rhetoric into action, an influential think-tank has said' Read it here 🔽🔽🔽 www.themj.co.uk/future-forum...
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Future Forum Midlands: Burnham must resolve tensions, says influential think-tank
Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces the challenge of turning rhetoric into action, an influential think-tank has said. Burnham has included several recommendations...
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Emily Graham @emilyagraham.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
If you want to get into detail of what 'routes for returns' cooperation between UK & Europe might look like in practice, our recent report w @futuregovforum.bsky.social explores this in more detail 🤓 www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/resource/ret...
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Rethinking Migration 01 - Future Governance Forum
Cutting the number of small boat crossings is crucial to restoring public trust in government. The next Prime Minister will have three years to achieve a significant reduction in irregular Channel cro...
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Emily Graham @emilyagraham.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Good to see @britishfuture.bsky.social find public support for a UK-EU 'routes and returns' asylum cooperation in their latest report, published today - especially good to see public openness for new approaches, despite frustrations with situation
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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
What are the key ingredients of prevention that the government should use? @libpeck.bsky.social Director of London’s Violence Reduction Unit, explains why partnerships, place & investment are vital for making prevention a central tool in fighting crime 🔽 futuregovforum.substack.com/p/headlines-...
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Headlines scream lawless London - but that’s not the reality
By Lib Peck, Director - London’s Violence Reduction Unit
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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Does the Chancellor have a new approach to regional growth? @danrcorry.bsky.social FGF Chief Economist, and Alex Bevan FGF Research Fellow have analysed the speech and set out recommendations for the government to deliver ‘growth in every postcode’ 🔽 futuregovforum.substack.com/p/does-the-c...
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Does the Chancellor have a new approach to regional growth?
By Dan Corry, FGF Chief Economist, and Alex Bevan, FGF Research Fellow.
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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Does the Chancellor have a new approach to regional growth? @danrcorry.bsky.social FGF Chief Economist, and Alex Bevan FGF Research Fellow have analysed the speech and set out recommendations for the government to deliver ‘growth in every postcode’ 🔽 futuregovforum.substack.com/p/does-the-c...
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Does the Chancellor have a new approach to regional growth?
By Dan Corry, FGF Chief Economist, and Alex Bevan, FGF Research Fellow.
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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
If you only read one thing today, make it this Times article by @philtinline.bsky.social on why ministers have to take risks to really get things done Phil’s ‘Power Failure’ FGF report argued for too long politicians have been squeamish about power in the UK state www.thetimes.com/comment/colu...
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To really get things done, ministers have to take risks
Caution is itself dangerous, and we need our politicians to show the same boldness as Attlee and Thatcher
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