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Executive Director @futuregovforum.bsky.social Politics and policy geek | Bearded north London music lover | Twin father and sometime trailing spouse

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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
After the poetry, the prose. As we tip over into the month of John Healey's first Budget, thoughts are rightly going to start turning to what the government is going to need to do it if it is genuinely to unlock 'good growth in every postcode'.
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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
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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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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British Future @britishfuture.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
'Can Labour get immigration right?' Join us at Labour Party Conference to discuss, on Tues 29th (10am, ACC) with @oliviabailey.bsky.social @emilyagraham.bsky.social @sundersays.bsky.social Kate Devlin, Whitehall Ed, Independent; + others TBC More details: www.britishfuture.org/event/britis...
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Adam Terry @adamterryfgf.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Delighted to have the brilliant @tomcollinge.bsky.social join as our new Head of Policy & Research at @futuregovforum.bsky.social. Tom brings a wealth of experience about progressive politics, power and the importance of good government for social, economic and political outcomes
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Sarah Owen MP @sarahowen.org.uk · 22/09/2026
Today, the government has announced it is bringing in statutory bereavement leave for pre-24 week pregnancy loss from next April. This will make a huge difference to women and their partners who experience the pain of losing a pregnancy - and finally recognise it as the bereavement that it is.
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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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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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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 · 03/09/2026
The 'mega dinghy' phenomenon is not surprising to those working on this issue While more enforcement means less boats, there's still demand for crossings as people try to reach the UK 🧵
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Phil Tinline @philtinline.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
At last we have a PM with a theory of power. But does Burnham's theory cut it? Really chuffed my piece on this, based on a paper for @futuregovforum.bsky.social, is the cover of this month's @prospectmagazine.co.uk Nice nod in the @theguardian.com too www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/politics/lab...
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Adam Terry @adamterryfgf.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
If you're looking for some weekend reading, might I strongly recommend @philtinline.bsky.social's excellent cover story for @prospectmagazine.co.uk this week? www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/politics/lab...
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Andy Burnham’s great power struggle
The prime minister has a theory of power, its abuses and imbalances. But there is a major gap in his analysis
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Adam Terry @adamterryfgf.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
London's Violence Reduction director @libpeck.bsky.social writes for @futuregovforum.bsky.social on why we should look beyond the lurid (and misleading) headlines about our capital to see lessons we can learn about how to take a prevention-first approach: 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 · 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 · 26/08/2026
How can Andy Burnham avoid letting culture eat the machinery of his government? FGF’s Hamida Ali explains how our ‘Transforming Downing Street’ report proposes changing the culture in No10 to enable the PM to deliver his policy programme 🔽 futuregovforum.substack.com/p/culture-ea...
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Culture eats machinery of government for breakfast
By Hamida Ali, FGF’s Head of Learning and Partnerships
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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Don't miss this must-read article by Theo Blackwell @ldncdo.bsky.social on why devolution needs data to succeed, alongside shifting power & funding to local leaders, & why a ‘government that does not grasp the data challenge limits its own impact’ 🔽 futuregovforum.substack.com/p/devolution...
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Devolution needs data to succeed
By Theo Blackwell MBE, Chief Digital Officer for London
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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Why is public procurement reform vital for Louise Haigh’s commitment to ‘back British jobs and skills in every postcode’? With govt procurement accounting for a third of UK public expenditure, FGF's Ram Puvinathan article explains what ministers should do futuregovforum.substack.com/p/public-pro...
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Public procurement reform vital for Louise Haigh to ‘back British jobs and skills in every postcode’
By Ram Puvinathan, FGF Policy Associate
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Adam Terry @adamterryfgf.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
The new PM has ambitions to build more council homes. But where will the £ come from? @futuregovforum.bsky.social hosts a great piece from @thomasaubreycca.bsky.social on why going back to a 19th century idea of public corporations might hold the answer: futuregovforum.substack.com/p/burnhams-o...
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Burnham’s options to finance an infrastructure and council housing boom
Championing new models of progressive governance across the UK.
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Adam Terry @adamterryfgf.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
July was the 1st month since records began where the Met Office station at Kew measured no rainfall at all. What are the challenges for governing in this era of climate crisis? My colleague Chiara set out her thoughts for @futuregovforum.bsky.social: futuregovforum.substack.com/p/what-the-u...
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What the UK’s record-breaking heatwave reveals about governing in an age of climate crisis
By Chiara Ruggieri Mitchell
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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Important story by Abby Wallace about the challenges faced by the government on energy in @politico.eu which includes a quote from FGF’s Alex Bevan, on the need for the government to lock in the benefits of clean energy🔽 www.politico.eu/article/andy...
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Andy Burnham talks big on bills. Now for the hard part.
The new PM has promised voters help with energy bills. But he is in the same bind as his predecessor.
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Adam Terry @adamterryfgf.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
We have a new PM but the same Home Secretary - so will we see change or continuity on migration policy? @bethgardiner-smith.bsky.social has written for @politicshome.bsky.social on 3 ways Andy Burnham could take a different approach to this contentious issue: www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...
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How Andy Burnham could do immigration differently
Andy Burnham arrived in Downing Street with a promise to do politics differently.
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Adam Terry @adamterryfgf.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
This @suerubenstein.bsky.social piece for @thinklabour.bsky.social setting out her 5 thoughts on capable leadership is well worth your time. It's framed as advice for Andy Burnham, but is frankly invaluable for anyone in, or aspiring to, a leadership position: thinklabour.co.uk/thinking/lea...
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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
What should @heidialexander.bsky.social do to keep rail reform on track? Find out by reading this @civilserviceworld.bsky.social article by Isabella Lawson, FGF Research Fellow which makes three recommendations to the Transport Secretary 🔽🔽🔽 www.civilserviceworld.com/news/article...
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Continuity at DfT is welcome – but attention is just as important
Three recommendations for Heidi Alexander to keep rail reform on track
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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
How could Andy Burnham do immigration differently? FGF’s @bethgardiner-smith.bsky.social sets out how Burnham can improve things in a @politicshome.bsky.social article, read Beth’s ideas for transforming the state to renew the nation 🔽 @siennarodgers.bsky.social www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...
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How Andy Burnham could do immigration differently
Andy Burnham arrived in Downing Street with a promise to do politics differently.
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Jim Waterson @jim.londoncentric.media · 02/08/2026
more good content! imagine publishing content that's just nice! reveals a little bit about having fun on the internet! people just doing things because they can and the internet was nice!
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Adam Terry @adamterryfgf.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Our @futuregovforum.bsky.social party conference programme is now out: we'll be at Liberal Democrats in Brighton and Labour in Liverpool this year. See here for full list of our events, with speakers to be announced later in the summer: futuregovforum.substack.com/p/join-the-f...
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Join The Future Governance Forum at party conferences
With a new Prime Minister in Downing Street, this year’s Party Conference season carries added political significance.
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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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Adam Terry @adamterryfgf.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
As the new Energy Secretary takes up her post, this is a great piece by my @futuregovforum.bsky.social colleague Chiara on three areas she could focus on - beyond the VAT cut already announced - to make progress on clean energy: futuregovforum.substack.com/p/beyond-the...
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Beyond the VAT cut: the gaps Britain’s new Energy Secretary must close
Dear Miatta, many congratulations on your appointment as Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero.
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David Whitley @mrdavidwhitley.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
On kids' reading, a few half-formed thoughts from experience. 1. Give them a shelf with plenty of variety to choose from. Different genres and styles. Allow them to gravitate to what they fancy on any given day. (World of Books is good for keeping costs down - www.worldofbooks.com/en-gb )
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Adam Terry @adamterryfgf.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Great that the new PM has made such a bold start on centre of govt reform, with the creation of a new Office for the PM and Cabinet. This @civilserviceworld.bsky.social piece looks at what an opportunity this can be & what it might take to deliver it well www.civilserviceworld.com/in-depth/art...
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Finally, an Office for the PM and Cabinet – but will it deliver?
Lord Bichard, Sir Anthony Seldon and others share their thoughts on the new OPMC
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Adam Terry @adamterryfgf.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Andy Burnham has said he wants his government to deliver 'good growth in every postcode'. What does that mean his Chancellor will need to prioritise? @futuregovforum.bsky.social chief economist @danrcorry.bsky.social has 5 tips for John Healey as he enters No.11 labourlist.org/2026/07/five...
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'Five things the Labour Chancellor should do to deliver good growth in every postcode' - LabourList
Thes five ideas will help the new Labour Chancellor can make a strong start and set a firm direction of travel for the UK economy.
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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
We’re delighted FGF’s founder @yeowell.bsky.social has been appointed as Special Adviser to the PM on devolution, local govt & Wales. @adamterryfgf.bsky.social is the new FGF Executive Director and will lead our fantastic team. Congratulations Adam & Nathan! futuregovforum.substack.com/p/68a
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A man in a hurry: Andy Burnham starts 'rewiring the state'
After a long wait, Andy Burnham is a man in a hurry.
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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
What are the five things the new Labour Chancellor should do to deliver good growth in every postcode? To answer this vital question our Chief Economist @danrcorry.bsky.social has written for @labourlist.bsky.social about how the Chancellor can devolve power & money🔽 labourlist.org/2026/07/five...
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'Five things the Labour Chancellor should do to deliver good growth in every postcode' - LabourList
Thes five ideas will help the new Labour Chancellor can make a strong start and set a firm direction of travel for the UK economy.
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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Great to see Andy Burnham pledging a 'stronger, more strategic' centre of govt, & launching a new Office for the PM & Cabinet Redesigning the centre of govt so the PM has more power is long overdue & a proposal in our Transforming Downing Street report www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/news/how-kei...
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How Keir Starmer should transform the centre of government - Future Governance Forum
In order to successfully prosecute his government’s programme, Keir Starmer needs to accelerate his revamp of the Whitehall machine and establish a Department for the Prime Minister. This is the centr...
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Nathan Yeowell @yeowell.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Read why Andy Burnham needs to make Downing Street work for him - and quickly FGF’s @adamterryfgf.bsky.social sets out what the nerve centre of the PM's Office should look & feel like, from our 'In Power 01: Transforming Downing Street' report proposals🔽 futuregovforum.substack.com/p/andy-burnh...
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Andy Burnham needs to make Downing Street work for him - and quickly
By Adam Terry, FGF Deputy Director
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Adam Terry @adamterryfgf.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
When Andy Burnham crosses the No.10 threshold next week, he'll need to think strategically - and quickly - about how to make the 'nerve centre' of the UK state work for him I've written for @futuregovforum.bsky.social's new 'State and Nation' Substack: futuregovforum.substack.com/p/andy-burnh...
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Andy Burnham needs to make Downing Street work for him - and quickly
By Adam Terry, FGF Deputy Director
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Phil Tinline @philtinline.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Great to read @patrickmaguire.bsky.social's column @thetimes.com today. This country needs a transformative govt. It's voted for change again and again. But a big reason it doesn't happen is a failure to identify & overcome entrenched power a la Attlee & Thatcher. www.thetimes.com/comment/colu...
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Andy Burnham wants to break ‘unaccountable state’
Prime minister-in-waiting’s mission to end 40 years of neoliberalism is as much about democracy as it is economics
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Adam Terry @adamterryfgf.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Great if Burnham's team are thinking not just about *what* they'd do in govt, but *how* they'd do it - inc. a restructure of No.10. As @siennarodgers.bsky.social notes, @futuregovforum.bsky.social called for this in our 'Transforming Downing St' report last yr: www.politicshome.com/news/article...
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Burnham's No 10 Expected To Undergo Restructuring Under Chief Of Staff James Purnell
The Prime Minister’s No 10 office in Downing Street is expected to undergo a significant restructuring under Andy Burnham and his chief of staff Ja...
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Adam Terry @adamterryfgf.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
At @futuregovforum.bsky.social we've relaunched our Substack as 'State and Nation', a platform for thought leadership and news about FGF events, research and publications. To hear more about transforming the state to renew the nation, sign up here: futuregovforum.substack.com/p/welcome-to...
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Welcome to State and Nation
Welcome to State and Nation – The Future Governance Forum's new Substack.
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Adam Terry @adamterryfgf.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
A typically great piece of work by my colleagues @bethgardiner-smith.bsky.social and @emilyagraham.bsky.social out today: how to bring down the number of Channel crossings in a meaningful, sustainable and humane way - via a 'routes for returns' arrangement with Europe
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Adam Terry @adamterryfgf.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Assuming (not unreasonably) that Burnham will be the next PM, how can he hit the ground running? @brunodent.bsky.social rummages through the @futuregovforum.bsky.social archives for tips on what to do in the first week, first month and first 100 days: thisishopeworks.substack.com/p/how-whiteh...
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How Whitehall can learn to love Manchesterism
Bruno Dent, Future Governance Forum, lays out how Burnham can reform the British state in his first hundred days, from No.10 to the Treasury.
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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
How can Andy Burnham reform the British state in his first hundred days? Our brilliant FGF Researcher, @brunodent.bsky.social answers that question and more here! ⏬️ ⏬️ ⏬️ thisishopeworks.substack.com/p/how-whiteh...
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How Whitehall can learn to love Manchesterism
Bruno Dent, Future Governance Forum, lays out how Burnham can reform the British state in his first hundred days, from No.10 to the Treasury.
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Adam Terry @adamterryfgf.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
"Two Mondays, two cities, two politicians, two speeches - and it seems fitting that it was the politician speaking in Manchester who had the happier Monday." @yeowell.bsky.social on Andy Burnham setting out his stall for government: open.substack.com/pub/futurego...
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A tale of two speeches
By Nathan Yeowell, FGF Executive Director
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Nathan Yeowell @yeowell.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Read my tale of two Mondays, two cities, two politicians and two speeches, where I analyse @andyburnham.bsky.social's first address to the nation about how he wants to transform the state, and Keir's resignation speech on 22 June. futuregovforum.substack.com/p/a-tale-of-...
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A tale of two speeches
By Nathan Yeowell, FGF Executive Director
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Bev Craig For Greater Manchester Mayor @bevcraig.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
We are a city region where everyone comes together. We’ve been built on grit, graft and gratitude. I’m so proud to be standing to lead this place I love - for us.
Bev Craig takes a selfie in front of a large crowd.
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Anon Opin @anonopin.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
No one understands the English Midlands. It's not secretly really the north. It's not secretly actually the south. Mapping either onto it is a disaster. It's its own thing. You need to be born there and then move away to even start grasping this.
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