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Demos @demos-uk.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
💡 NEW REPORT: Beyond the Usual Suspects 📉 Just 4% of people believe politicians act in the country’s best interests. 🤝 We brought together 31 people who’d never contacted their MP to co-create a local Action Plan with them. The result? Read the report: ⬇️ shorturl.at/LdCir
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Beyond the Usual Suspects: A New Model for MP Citizen Engagement
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Demos @demos-uk.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
📝 New guest paper: Should serving politicians be presenting current affairs programmes? Dr James Painter (Reuters Institute) finds the UK is a European outlier, with 35/37 countries disallowing it. So why does Ofcom still permit it? #DueImpartiality Read here ⬇️ 📕 shorturl.at/QJoK0
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Politician Presenters: How UK Regulation of Politicians Presenting News & Current Affairs Programmes Compares with Europe
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Demos @demos-uk.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
📰 New: Taxing Extraction, the 2nd paper in our Citizen Budget 2026 series 💷 Taxing crypto gains as income, not capital gains, could raise up to £250m a year to help cut VAT on electricity bills ⚖️ Half the public (49%) say it’d make tax fairer, vs just 11% #Autumn2026Budget Read: shorturl.at/jDyBN
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Taxing Extraction: Taxing Extractive and Unproductive Sectors to support British Households in need
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Demos @demos-uk.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
📝 New guest paper | Work in Progress Sir @geoffmulgan.bsky.social and Dr Alex Fischer argue that democracy needs to be upgraded for the 21st century. Their framework breaks #democracy into six functions – from authorisation to participation – and asks how each can be strengthened in the age of #AI.
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Work in Progress: How to Upgrade Democracy in the Age of AI
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Demos @demos-uk.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
📣 Hiring now! | Associate Director, #DigitalPolicy Join the Demos Digital team and help shape research and policy development across our work on Resilient Information Ecosystems, fundraise to scale our impact, and co-lead our Epistemic Security Network. 🗓️ Apply by 26 October, 9am ⬇️ #PolicyJobs
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Associate Director (Digital Policy)
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Demos @demos-uk.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Read the Committee’s report: committees.parliament.uk/publications... Find a summary of Demos’s BBC recommendations: demos.co.uk/wp-content/u...
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Demos @demos-uk.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
"The BBC should be easier to find on social media, free from political appointments and safe from the 10-year Charter cliff-edge ... But the job isn't finished. If the BBC belongs to the public, the public should hold the keys." Hannah Perry responds to #BBC Inquiry report published today. ⬇️
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Demos Comment: Cross-party MPs back a stronger, more independent BBC, but the public must have the final say
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Demos @demos-uk.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
"These shifts fundamentally change how the centre sees its role. It will be uncomfortable ... But the alternative is a state that grows more remote from the people it serves." 📰 Read coverage in this @civilserviceworld.bsky.social piece, published today. www.civilserviceworld.com/news/article...
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We need a Burnham-Romeo moment: A Northcote-Trevelyan for the devolved state
Whitehall's default posture of mandating, monitoring and correcting cannot survive devolution
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Demos @demos-uk.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
📣 New paper | Northcote-Trevelyan 2.0 Devolution needs a different Whitehall. Our latest paper sets out six shifts to move the centre of government from command and control towards enabling and empowering – and reset the relationship between citizens and the state. ⬇️
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Northcote-Trevelyan 2.0: Restoring the legitimacy of the state with a Burnham-Romeo plan
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Demos @demos-uk.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
🎥 Watch Miriam Levin, Director of Democratic Practice, explain our work on #Immigration with the Home Affairs Select Commitee in this brilliant video from @oneworld-ornone.bsky.social ⬇️ Read the report: demos.co.uk/research/you...
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Your Voice on Immigration: Report on the findings from public deliberation on work-related immigration for the home affairs committee
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Demos @demos-uk.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
This series of papers will explore how government can build legitimacy through pro-growth tax reform - with further proposals on taxing extraction, funding the future, a National Bond and strengthening the fiscal contract to come. Read The Investor Test here: demos.co.uk/research/the...
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The Investor Test: Taxing income from wealth without hitting Britain’s retail investment
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Demos @demos-uk.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Drawing on a survey of 1,000 UK retail investors, the findings offer a snapshot of investor’s expected responses to reforms to tax on capital gains, rental and partnership income. ⚖️ On balance, Britain’s retail investors expect to invest more, not less, in response to CGT reforms and an exit tax.
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Demos @demos-uk.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
The first paper published today, ‘The Investor Test’, explores how the government can raise revenue from wealth while supporting investment and rebuilding trust in the tax system. demos.co.uk/research/the...
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The Investor Test: Taxing income from wealth without hitting Britain’s retail investment
Demos is Britain’s leading cross-party think-tank. We produce original research, publish innovative thinkers and host thought-provoking events.
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Demos @demos-uk.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
New series | Citizen Budget 2026 Our new Citizen Budget 2026 series explores how the government can build legitimacy through pro-growth tax reforms as we approach the #Autumn2026Budget.
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Demos @demos-uk.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
👥 New report | A New Civic Generation New Demos report sets out a new deal between people and place: putting community-led asset-locked trusts at the heart of how we build new neighbourhoods, towns and cities. Produced in partnership with Forest City. demos.co.uk/research/a-n...
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A New Civic Generation: How to capture value for communities in new developments
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Demos @demos-uk.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
🎤 Join Demos at #LabourConference2026 as Sir John Curtice unveils bespoke polling on where the party stands today and the choices that will shape its path to 2029. We'll be joined by Chris Curtis MP for first reactions from the party. 📅 27 September | 17:30 - 19:00 📌 Auditorium 1B
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Demos @demos-uk.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
'Becoming a Nation of Neighbours', features in the @politics.mirror.co.uk’s look at Birkenhead and what it takes to revitalise communities. 🗞️ Read the article here: www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...
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'The future is Birkenhead' - how a neon sign about an underdog town came true
Birkenhead may have fallen on hard times, but it has great expectations. The once-struggling Merseyside town is reinventing itself - and has been shortlisted for UK Town of Culture
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Demos @demos-uk.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Critically, the report sets out a unifying story for the government about why community organisations matter - and the vital contribution they can make to local and national renewal. Read the full report here: demos.co.uk/research/bec...
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Becoming a Nation of Neighbours: The political story for neighbourhood renewal - told from the ground up
Demos is Britain’s leading cross-party think-tank. We produce original research, publish innovative thinkers and host thought-provoking events.
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Demos @demos-uk.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Findings show that the public thinks placing more power within communities - rather than just with councils - could lead to more positive outcomes for mental health and opportunities for young people, while also making people more optimistic about the state and the future of Britain.
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Demos @demos-uk.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Drawing on conversations with community organisations and new nationally representative polling, report authors compare two #devolution models to relocate power and repair Britain's social fabric: 👥Community-centric model 🏛️Council-centric model
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Demos @demos-uk.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Community organisations across Britain are trying to stop this unravelling, supporting citizens where the state falls short, across three strands that help strengthen this social fabric: 🙋Empowering local people 🛡️Forging resilient communities 🌻Providing a pillar of hope
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Demos @demos-uk.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Britain’s social fabric is fraying. Trust is declining, communities are becoming more disconnected and too many people feel they have little say over the decisions that shape their lives.
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Demos @demos-uk.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
If Andy Burnham's devolution agenda is to revive the streets of Britain, it cannot stop at the town hall - power must extend into the heart of communities. Demos’s new report, ‘Becoming a Nation of Neighbours’ sets out the political story for neighbourhood renewal – told from the ground up. 🧵
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Becoming a Nation of Neighbours: The political story for neighbourhood renewal - told from the ground up
Demos is Britain’s leading cross-party think-tank. We produce original research, publish innovative thinkers and host thought-provoking events.
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Demos @demos-uk.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
We're delighted to be joined by fantastic speakers, including: 🗣️ Sir John Curtice 🗣️ Zack Polanski 🗣️ The Rt Hon Alan Milburn 🗣️ Chris Curtis MP 🗣️ Emily Thornberry MP 🗣️ Dawn Butler MP 🗣️ Jesse Norman MP 🗣️ The Rt Hon Dame Patricia Hewitt DBE ➕ and many more! 📋 Here's where you can find us ⬇️
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Demos Party Conferences 2026
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Demos @demos-uk.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
🎤 Party Conferences 2026 | Full Agenda Conference season is in full swing, and after insightful experiences at #ReformUK and #LiberalDemocrats, Demos is excited to bring new research, sharp debate and heavyweight speakers to #Labour 🔴, #Conservative 🔵 and #GreenParty 🟢 Conferences this year.
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Demos @demos-uk.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Demos Lead Researcher, Dan Goss writes for @arguablymag.bsky.social on for why the government needs to build a new institution to drive through bold tax reform - one which builds legitimacy through public participation, is disruptive by design, and draws on the external expertise needed.
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Why Burnham needs a ‘DOGE on tax’
Labour should reset an unfair and inefficient system
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Demos @demos-uk.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
🎤 Liberal Democrats Conference 2026 With 72 MPs the #LiberalDemocrats hold their strongest position in a century. Join Demos as Sir John Curtice unveils bespoke polling on where their support now stands, and hear reactions from Lib Dem Cabinet Office spokesperson, Lisa Smart. 🖊️ Details below ⬇️
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Demos @demos-uk.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
🖊️ Demos Researcher, Aidan Garner, writes for @lsepoliticsblog.bsky.social arguing that local authorities must harness the transformative opportunities of #devolution while bringing the public with them, drawing on learnings from our deliberative democracy programme, Waves. ⬇️
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Demos @demos-uk.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
👏 This deliberative work is already having real-world impact, with the Home Affairs Committee announcing an inquiry into how best to deliver the top principle identified by participants. Read all 13 principles identified from the research in the final report, here: demos.co.uk/research/you...
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Your Voice on Immigration: Report on the findings from public deliberation on work-related immigration for the home affairs committee
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Demos @demos-uk.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
💬 "Polarisation on immigration is not inevitable. It is a product of the spaces we create for conversations, and those spaces can be designed differently." Hana Kapetanovic writes for @thehousemag.bsky.social on the power of public deliberation, drawing on our work with the Home Affairs Committee.
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How Parliament is detoxifying the immigration debate
Imagine you’re having a conversation about immigration with someone whose views differ from yours. You’re probably not imagining a respectful conve...
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Demos @demos-uk.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
🙋‍♀️ New blog | Designed without us In our latest blog, Demos Senior Researcher Nicola Stokes argues that women need more than a voice in the design of local health services - they need genuine decision-making power. Read here: demos.co.uk/blogs/design...
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Designed without us: the participatory deficit in women’s neighbourhood health
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Demos @demos-uk.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
📣 We’re hiring! | Associate Director, Public Service Reform Demos is looking for a bold, politically savvy policy leader to help shape our public service reform agenda. You'll develop influential policy ideas, build relationships across government and lead work to make a real difference. ⬇️
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Associate Director, Public Service Reform
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Demos @demos-uk.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Delivered in partnership by Demos, @houseofcommons.parliament.uk and @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social, the workshops led to a final report 'Your Voice on Immigration' detailing participant principles and the impacts of the deliberative process. Read the report here ⬇️
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Your Voice on Immigration: Report on the findings from public deliberation on work-related immigration for the home affairs committee
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Demos @demos-uk.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
The piece by @channel4news.bsky.social brilliantly captures how participants with wide ranging views on immigration not only had constructive, thoughtful and respectful debate about this deeply polarising topic, but reached consensus on 13 principles on workforce immigration. Watch the full clip ⬇️
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Citizens’ Assembly: an exclusive glimpse into a rare form of democracy
A citizens’ assembly organised by the Home Affairs Select Committee has been held to discuss the issues around legal migration.
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Demos @demos-uk.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
👀 An exclusive glimpse into public deliberation on #immigration We were delighted to have @channel4news.bsky.social in the room at our immigration workshop in Leicester to capture an inside look into what meaningful public deliberation really looks like. ⬇️
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Demos @demos-uk.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
The workshops, covered by The Mirror, included immigration experts to ensure participants had accurate information when considering both sides of the debate - helping them shape 13 consolidated principles for the Committee to take forward in their scrutiny of government policy. Read the write up ⬇️
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Voters left surprised after misleading migration claims exposed
A new report by the Home Affairs Committee based on workshops in three locations in England and Scotland shows many voters feel they are not getting the full story as the migration debate is so polari...
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Demos @demos-uk.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
The announcement came at the launch event of 'Your Voice on Immigration' - a year-long project of public deliberation, which brought people across the UK together to discuss workforce #immigration. Read the full report here: demos.co.uk/research/you...
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Your Voice on Immigration: Report on the findings from public deliberation on work-related immigration for the home affairs committee
Demos is Britain’s leading cross-party think-tank. We produce original research, publish innovative thinkers and host thought-provoking events.
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Demos @demos-uk.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
👏 Yesterday, the Home Affairs Select Committee announced an inquiry into how best to deliver the top principle identified in our new research on #immigration: ➡️ Prioritise employment opportunities for UK residents before relying on migrant labour. Photo credits: @houseofcommons.parliament.uk
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Demos @demos-uk.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
The workshops, covered by The Mirror, included immigration experts to ensure participants had accurate information when considering both sides of the debate - helping them shape 13 consolidated principles for the Committee to take forward in their scrutiny of government policy. Read the write up ⬇️
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Voters left surprised after misleading migration claims exposed
A new report by the Home Affairs Committee based on workshops in three locations in England and Scotland shows many voters feel they are not getting the full story as the migration debate is so polari...
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Demos @demos-uk.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
🗣️ The announcement came at the launch event of 'Your Voice on Immigration' - a year-long project of public deliberation, which brought people across the UK together to discuss workforce #immigration. Read the full report here: demos.co.uk/research/you...
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Your Voice on Immigration: Report on the findings from public deliberation on work-related immigration for the home affairs committee
Demos is Britain’s leading cross-party think-tank. We produce original research, publish innovative thinkers and host thought-provoking events.
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House of Commons Committees @hoccommittees.parliament.uk · 07/09/2026
The Home Affairs Committee, @demos-uk.bsky.social and @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social have published their findings following engagement events around the country, like this one in Leicester, exploring public perspectives on workforce migration. Read more: committees.parliament.uk/committee/83...
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Demos @demos-uk.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
It’s a powerful example of what Everyday Democracy can make possible: by giving a platform to all voices – loud and quiet – and exploring where common ground can be found. 📕 Read the full report here: demos.co.uk/research/you...
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Your Voice on Immigration: Report on the findings from public deliberation on work-related immigration for the home affairs committee
Demos is Britain’s leading cross-party think-tank. We produce original research, publish innovative thinkers and host thought-provoking events.
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Demos @demos-uk.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
The 13 principles developed by participants include: 💼 Prioritising employment opportunities for UK residents 🏗️ Ensuring local infrastructure keeps pace with population growth 🕐 Planning around long-term workforce needs, and 🤝 Strengthening community cohesion
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Demos @demos-uk.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Participants approached the issue with the seriousness, depth and sensitivity needed to find substantial common ground across profound divides – ultimately developing 13 consolidated principles to guide the Home Affairs Committee’s scrutiny of government policy.
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Demos @demos-uk.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
In partnership with the @houseofcommons.parliament.uk and @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social, Demos brought together 89 people across three workshops in North Tyneside, Leicester and Renfrewshire, to hear evidence, question experts and deliberate on work-related immigration.
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Demos @demos-uk.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
📣 New Report | Your Voice on #Immigration What happens if you give people the time, information and space to discuss one of the most contested issues in British politics? 🗣️ ‘Your Voice on Immigration’ did just that. demos.co.uk/research/you...
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Your Voice on Immigration: Report on the findings from public deliberation on work-related immigration for the home affairs committee
Demos is Britain’s leading cross-party think-tank. We produce original research, publish innovative thinkers and host thought-provoking events.
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Demos @demos-uk.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
We're live at Reform UK! 📺 Watch online here 👉 www.youtube.com/live/6ZXo2qs...
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Demos @demos-uk.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
🚨 NEW TIME 🚨 If you're planning to join us for this event, please be aware we'll be starting at the later time of 5:30pm and will finish at 6:30pm. Room details remain the same. #PartyConferencesReform #ReformUKPartyConference
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Demos @demos-uk.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Find out more about 'Your Voice on Immigration' here: committees.parliament.uk/work/9550/yo...
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Your Voice on Immigration - Committees - UK Parliament
The Home Affairs Select Committee is holding a series of deliberative events with the public where people with different views will discuss how to balance the government’s goal of reducing net migrati...
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Demos @demos-uk.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
📣 On Monday, we'll launch the final report for 'Your Voice on Immigration' - deliberative workshops on workforce #immigration with UK citizens. Delivered with @hoccommittees.parliament.uk and @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social the sessions designed a set of principles on this deeply contested topic.
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