bethgardiner-smith.bsky.social @bethgardiner-smith.bsky.social · 07/07/2026What should a new PM do about the Channel? We've published our next report on this topic today arguing the govt should prioritise expanding the deal with France to other EU countries starting w a 6-month 'circuit breaker' to dramatically change the incentives of getting into a boat. Here's why... 132
bethgardiner-smith.bsky.social @bethgardiner-smith.bsky.social · 23/04/2026Wrote about what its like to be surrounded by people not having a crisis of confidence in progressive ideas for a weekend. We need more imagination and more confidence in our values to shape the future - and that's especially true on migration. 001
Reposted by @bethgardiner-smith.bsky.socialAdam Terry @adamterryfgf.bsky.social · 18/11/2025After the Home Secretary's statement on asylum yesterday - largely focused on addressing 'pull factors' for those making the dangerous Channel crossing by small boat - my colleague @bethgardiner-smith.bsky.social has written a piece for @labourlist.bsky.social labourlist.org/2025/11/asyl... [1/5]labourlist.org'From signals to system change: we need practical reforms that could cut asylum backlogs and end hotel use' - LabourListThe Home secretary sent a big signal on the future of asylum laws in the UK. But here are more practical steps she could take says Beth Gardiner-Smith. 142
Reposted by @bethgardiner-smith.bsky.socialThe Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 18/11/2025NEW @labourlist.bsky.social article by FGF’s @bethgardiner-smith.bsky.social on the Home Secretary’s asylum reforms Beth sets out 3 steps to cut the asylum backlog, enable asylum seekers to contribute by working & save up to £5bn (some cld be invested in housing etc) labourlist.org/2025/11/asyl...labourlist.org'From signals to system change: we need practical reforms that could cut asylum backlogs and end hotel use' - LabourListThe Home secretary sent a big signal on the future of asylum laws in the UK. But here are more practical steps she could take says Beth Gardiner-Smith. 053
bethgardiner-smith.bsky.social @bethgardiner-smith.bsky.social · 15/10/2025Great to meet with you @bengoldsborough.bsky.social. 📚 Read Ben’s brilliant essay on defending liberal democracy for populism in our new @futuregovforum.bsky.social collection here www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/wp-content/u...futuregovernanceforum.co.uk 142
bethgardiner-smith.bsky.social @bethgardiner-smith.bsky.social · 02/10/2025Thinking of all the friends and neighbours observing Yom Kippur today. We will always stand with you against hate and racism. 020
Reposted by @bethgardiner-smith.bsky.socialEmily Graham @emilyagraham.bsky.social · 28/09/2025Kicking off our @futuregovforum.bsky.social event, ‘Labour, Populism & the Future of Asylum’, to a packed room at #Lab25 032
Reposted by @bethgardiner-smith.bsky.socialSunder Katwala (sundersays) @sundersays.bsky.social · 26/09/2025The future of asylum. I am one of the contributors to this wide-ranging @futuregovforum.bsky.social collection published today www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/resource/the...futuregovernanceforum.co.ukThe Future of Asylum - A vision for renewal - Future Governance ForumThe Future of Asylum - A vision for renewal considers how the government can reform and renew the asylum system. 1127
Reposted by @bethgardiner-smith.bsky.socialThe Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 26/09/2025NEW: 'The Future of Asylum - A vision for renewal’ essay collection published today offers bold ideas for reform & renewal of #asylum Tackling the big questions from ‘contribution’ & community cohesion to asylum hotels & international reform. Read ⏬ www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/resource/the...futuregovernanceforum.co.ukThe Future of Asylum - A vision for renewal - Future Governance ForumThe Future of Asylum - A vision for renewal considers how the government can reform and renew the asylum system. 145
bethgardiner-smith.bsky.social @bethgardiner-smith.bsky.social · 24/09/2025Reform UK and others will say this is a drop in the ocean. But this really is groundbreaking. As someone who's spent recent years campaigning for safe processing from France to disrupt dangerous journeys, and saw Brexit take away the last 'safe route' for families. This is a major step forward. 121
bethgardiner-smith.bsky.social @bethgardiner-smith.bsky.social · 23/09/2025For those off to #Lab25 this weekend - make sure you check out the FGF hub in the ACC. ⭐ 3-4pm Sunday 28th, Labour, Populism & the Future of Asylum. We'll be talking what's working (and not) with Labour's approach to asylum. And how centre-left governments should respond to the threat of populism. 042
Reposted by @bethgardiner-smith.bsky.socialThe Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 22/09/2025NEW: FGF's @bethgardiner-smith.bsky.social & @emilyagraham.bsky.social argue the UK must lead international efforts to renew refugee protection In an essay published today, they propose three reforms, including #asylum processing along migration routes ⏬ futuregovforum.substack.com/p/the-refuge...futuregovforum.substack.comThe Refugee Convention 75 years on: the case for renewalBy Beth Gardiner-Smith, FGF Senior Policy Associate and Emily Graham, FGF Policy Associate. 164
bethgardiner-smith.bsky.social @bethgardiner-smith.bsky.social · 22/09/2025📣 📣 New today The UK should lead a coalition to reform the implementation of the Refugee Convention and deliver a system that's fairer, safe and more controlled. A thread 🧵 futuregovforum.substack.com/p/the-refuge...futuregovforum.substack.comThe Refugee Convention 75 years on: the case for renewalBy Beth Gardiner-Smith, FGF Senior Policy Associate and Emily Graham, FGF Policy Associate. 121
Reposted by @bethgardiner-smith.bsky.socialSunder Katwala (sundersays) @sundersays.bsky.social · 18/09/2025Bold 'control and compassion' approach can reduce small boat numbers. '“The new Home Secretary needs to seize the initiative on small boats with a real-world plan that is bold enough to have an impact but founded on hard evidence of what works'. www.britishfuture.org/bold-control...britishfuture.orgBold 'control & compassion' approach can reduce small boat numbers - new report - British FutureNew evidence shows how a 'routes & returns' approach could combine control and compassion to reduce small boat asylum crossings. 88533
bethgardiner-smith.bsky.social @bethgardiner-smith.bsky.social · 16/09/2025📖 👇 First of a series of essays we have coming up tackling the big questions on the 'Future of Asylum' and how Progressives should respond. @akikohart.bsky.social on the ECHR argues we need fewer lofty appeals and history lessons, and more practical appeals to how it benefits each of us. 044
Reposted by @bethgardiner-smith.bsky.socialAdam Terry @adamterryfgf.bsky.social · 11/07/2025New UK-France deal on asylum is groundbreaking - moves towards both *deterring* small boat crossings & *diverting* ppl onto safer routes. My colleagues @bethgardiner-smith.bsky.social and @emilyagraham.bsky.social have written for @labourlist.bsky.social this morning: labourlist.org/2025/07/keir...labourlist.orgEx-Cooper aide: 'Keir's ground-breaking deal with France suggests his migration approach could be bearing fruit' - LabourListOn entering No.10 last year, the Prime Minister pledged to reset the government’s approach on tackling people smuggling. This ground-breaking deal with France suggests this approach could finally be b... 163
bethgardiner-smith.bsky.social @bethgardiner-smith.bsky.social · 11/07/2025The UK-France migration deal combines pragmatism with progressive principles. This new alliance might just have provided the answer to social democrats seeking a response to the populist right. Our piece for @labourlist.bsky.social @emilyagraham.bsky.social labourlist.org/2025/07/keir...labourlist.orgEx-Cooper aide: 'Keir's ground-breaking deal with France suggests his migration approach could be bearing fruit' - LabourListOn entering No.10 last year, the Prime Minister pledged to reset the government’s approach on tackling people smuggling. This ground-breaking deal with France suggests this approach could finally be b... 011
Reposted by @bethgardiner-smith.bsky.socialThe Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 15/05/2025Read coverage of the report in today's Daily Mirror 🗞️⬇️ ✍️ @daveburke12.bsky.social www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...mirror.co.ukRadical asylum change could send small boat crossings plummeting, report claimsA former advisor to Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has called on the UK and French governments to copy measures Joe Biden brought in to tackle dangerous migration 134
Reposted by @bethgardiner-smith.bsky.socialSunder Katwala (sundersays) @sundersays.bsky.social · 15/05/2025Could UK + France + neighbours cooperate on an orderly, workable + humane plan to stop boats crossing Channel? Beth Gardiner-Smith & Emily Graham for Future Governance Forum set out how UK/France cooperation on processing claims + returns could work www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/resource/asy...futuregovernanceforum.co.ukAsylum Management Centres: A new approach to tackle small boat crossings - Future Governance ForumA realistic path to reduce dangerous small boat crossings and restore control at the border - while upholding international law. 33011
Reposted by @bethgardiner-smith.bsky.socialThe Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 15/05/2025📣 OUT NOW – Asylum Management Centres: A new approach to tackle small boat crossings FGF report proposes new asylum centres in France to reduce boat arrivals. ✍️ Beth Gardiner-Smith, Snr Associate & fmr Yvette Cooper advisor & Emily Graham, Associate www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/resource/asy... 3107
bethgardiner-smith.bsky.social @bethgardiner-smith.bsky.social · 15/05/2025📌 Our new report on a solution to the Channel is out today. If you haven’t read it yet (?!) here’s a helpful thread from Emily with the main ideas.. @futuregovforum.bsky.social 032