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Joe Dromey @joedromey.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

We’re planning a big programme of work on Tech for Good. Get in touch with my colleague @sasjkia.bsky.social if you want to find out more and partner with us!

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Joe Dromey @joedromey.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Great to kick off @thefabians.bsky.social Festival of Ideas discussing how we can safely harness the power of AI to deliver for the public good. Massive thanks to the Minister for AI Kanishka Narayan MP for joining us.

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Ben Cooper @bencooper1995.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

"There is a new generation of slum landlords across the country who exploit people’s need for housing, just like their Victorian + post-war counterparts. Except this time, the state is funding them" Read my @labourlist.bsky.social column on tackling slum landlords labourlist.org/2026/09/ben-...

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Ben Cooper column: 'End the slum landlord subsidy' - LabourList

Andy Burnham has promised greater public control over the essentials. That must mean taking control of housing back from slum landlords.

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Trades Union Congress @tuc.org.uk · 26/08/2026

Reminder that Dolly Parton's 9 to 5 is a film about three women taking over an office and introducing free childcare, paid vacation, and flexible hours, resulting in a 20% increase in productivity.

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Fabian Society @thefabians.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

We're delighted to introduce the new Fabian Society Co-Chairs - Dr @soniaadesara.bsky.social and Dame @anneliesedoddsmp.bsky.social!

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Ben Cooper @bencooper1995.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Great to speak to the BBC about why we should support building on golf courses. This is a win-win for affordable housing and for access to nature in our communities. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Luke Raikes @lukeraikes.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

With new employment rights and NICs changes, enforcing employment *status* is more critical than ever Today, we set out how to tackle “bogus” self-employment - ensuring workers have the employment rights they are entitled to And how to reform status more broadly

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Fabian Society @thefabians.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

The Festival of Ideas returns in 2026 for the Fabian Society’s biggest and boldest Labour Party Conference programme yet. 🧵

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Luke Raikes @lukeraikes.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

“Der König des Nordens” - wonder what that means… Spoke to @zeit.de about what lessons @andyburnham.bsky.social is drawing from Germany Including devolution and equivalent living conditions - “growth felt in every postcode” - which draws on the German Basic Law www.zeit.de/2026/31/andy...

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Andy Burnham: Der Labour-Rebell, der nun ganz Großbritannien regieren soll

Zweimal versuchte Andy Burnham erfolglos, Labour-Chef zu werden. Nun wird er Großbritanniens neuer Premier. Er will das Land umbauen – nach deutschem Vorbild.

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Fabian Society @thefabians.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Statement from General Secretary @joedromey.bsky.social on Andy Burnham's appointment as Prime Minister.

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Ben Cooper @bencooper1995.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Burnham is looking at reviving Help to Buy, according to the Sunday Times. Last week, we published how to do this. Our deposit loan scheme: 🏘️ Helps 136,000 households over 5 years own a home 💷 Cuts mortgage costs by £100s a month 🏡 Supports the building of 11,000 extra homes a year

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Ben Cooper @bencooper1995.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Important article by @andrewlewinmp.bsky.social on how Labour can expand opportunity and help young families. Great to see Andrew talk about my idea for a baby & toddler top-up to Universal Credit to tackle high rates of early years poverty. labourlist.org/2026/07/the-...

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'Labour must offer the politics of opportunity and aspiration' - LabourList

Labour should redouble our efforts to put the issues affecting younger people and young adults at the centre of our politics.

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Fabian Society @thefabians.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

🚨 NEW REPORT - Accountability Gap: How Robust Accountability Can Unlock Devolution's Promise Supported by @apsenews.bsky.social, this report by @cllrmarcus.bsky.social says we should go further and faster with “Manchesterism 2.0” to boost growth 🧵

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Fabian Society @thefabians.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

🚨 New Report - On The Ladder: Helping Those Without Generational Wealth Become Homeowners Homeownership remains a fundamental ambition for people in Britain. It has long been a route to lower housing costs, greater financial security, increased wealth, and higher wellbeing. 🧵

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Dawn Butler MP @dawnbutlerbrent.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

If anyone ever asks why trade unions matter, look to Grunwick. Fifty years on, the courage of the Grunwick women reminds us that trade unions are the aspirational vehicle of the working class. I explore their legacy in @thefabians.bsky.social

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Ben Cooper @bencooper1995.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Quick Wins sets out reforms to deliver an extra 87,000 new homes a year by the end of the parliament. These are measures that are no- or low-cost, and don't require new legislation. They would increase housebuilding to its highest in 50 years. fabians.org.uk/publication/...

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Quick Wins | Fabian Society

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Fabian Society @thefabians.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

🚨 New Report - Quick Wins: Building Homes in the Communities That Need Them 🧵

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Fabian Society @thefabians.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

How do we raise living standards? 💸 Today, the energy price cap goes up, adding further pressure to the cost of living. Improving living standards will be the central priority for the next Prime Minister, and ultimately, the issue that decides the next election.

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Joe Dromey @joedromey.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Good to speak to BBC News about the Labour Leadership and @andyburnham.bsky.social’s pitch to the party and the country.

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Fabian Society @thefabians.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

A statement from General Secretary, @joedromey.bsky.social on the Prime Minister's resignation.

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Ben Cooper @bencooper1995.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

People are deeply sceptical things can get better or that new policies could change anything This is a problem for the gov A focus on policy + doing the right thing isn’t enough Read my @labourlist.bsky.social column on why policy without politics is impossible labourlist.org/2026/06/no-p...

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Ben Cooper column: 'You can't have policy without politics' - LabourList

Policy cannot be divorced from politics. People want to know who Labour stands for, and is against. The government should tell them often.

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Joe Dromey @joedromey.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

🌹Labour Party Conference is coming soon! @thefabians.bsky.social will be delivering an exciting programme of receptions, panels and roundtables, exploring the big issues of our time. This conference will be hugely consequential. If you want to talk to us about an event, get in touch!

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Luke Raikes @lukeraikes.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Well there's clearly a lot of policy discussion going on (!) But amongst it all, I've set out why Labour must build a more visible and accountable state, for @labourlist.bsky.social And yes it was an excuse bang on about buses - but not for long, I promise! labourlist.org/2026/05/visi...

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'Labour is building a visible, accountable and confident state' - LabourList

Behind the scenes the government is reforming the state so that where it treads, it does so confidently, visibly and accountably.

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Ben Cooper @bencooper1995.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Millions of people are failed by a broken social care system. A National Care Service is the solution The government needs to get on with delivering affordable, personalised care - rather than wait for political consensus My thoughts in the Guardian 👇 www.theguardian.com/business/202...

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Joe Dromey @joedromey.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Labour needs to move beyond incrementalism, and set out a bold offer for the second half of the Parliament. Building the National Care Service must be core to this. Preview of @thefabians.bsky.social report from @guardianheather.bsky.social in @theguardian.com. www.theguardian.com/business/202...

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Whatever happens with the leadership, Labour must tackle the issue of social care head-on | Heather Stewart

The challenge of how to look after an ageing population has been ducked by politicians for too long

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Sasjkia Otto @sasjkia.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

AI has developed at a pace few could foresee. My latest @left-foot-forward.bsky.social op ed argues govt must plan for uncertainty: this means a public conversation about support needed, who is responsible, and how to deliver leftfootforward.org/2026/05/the-... #work #skills #AI #automation #tech

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The government must act now to ensure the AI transition benefits everybody

The UK must urgently reform its tax, social security and skills systems to keep up with a rapidly changing labour market

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Luke Raikes @lukeraikes.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

And there it is...the devolution bill is an Act. Hard to comprehend how big a deal this is for devolution. It is huge step forward, and something many of us have been working toward for some time - not least the minister! @miattafahnbulleh.bsky.social www.gov.uk/government/n...

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English Devolution Bill receives Royal Assent

Act follows on from the English Devolution White Paper, which set out government agenda for devolution.

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Lucy Rigby MP @lucyrigby.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

There’s no route to a more prosperous 🇬🇧, to improved public services & to national renewal that doesn’t involve harnessing the power of technology. And the values that shape that mission matter deeply. A pleasure to speak at the @thefabians.bsky.social @brightblueuk.bsky.social Tech Summit today!

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Antonia Bance MP @antoniabance.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Proper trade unionist, Mick.

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Joe Dromey @joedromey.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

🌹Labour Party Conference is coming! @thefabians.bsky.social will be brining The Festival of Ideas back to Liverpool to explore the big issues of our time. We've got a wonderful venue, a great team who deliver impactful events. If you're looking to organise an event at conference, get in touch.

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Fabian Society @thefabians.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

“Getting AI right could make public services more human” Civil Servants can build better services through AI - if they are given the keys to so, argues @sasjkia.bsky.social for @civilserviceworld.bsky.social 👇 civilserviceworld.com/professions/...

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FDA Union @fdaunion.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

"Civil servants are not ‘blockers’, standing in the way of progress. Given the right conditions, they are ‘builders’, ready and willing to innovate to improve public services." @sasjkia.bsky.social on the findings of our research into AI in the service: www.civilserviceworld.com/professions/...

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Civil servants can build better services through AI – if they are given the keys to do so

To realise the full potential of AI, change must be done with workers, not to them

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Sasjkia Otto @sasjkia.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

A pleasure to by invited by Civil Service World to pen an op-ed on my recent @thefabians.bsky.social report Adopt, Innovate Transform: How civil servants can help deliver a smarter state using AI. www.civilserviceworld.com/professions/...

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Civil servants can build better services through AI – if they are given the keys to do so

To realise the full potential of AI, change must be done with workers, not to them

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Torsten Bell @torstenbell.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

The real headline: crypto crook (who pleaded guilty to breaking US money laundering rules) plans to try and buy UK politics www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/202...

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Fabian Society @thefabians.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

“We want a closer relationship with the EU. We want deeper integration. We want to work with, not against, our EU partners” @chriswardmp.bsky.social sets out how the government is building a new partnership with the EU in @labourlist.bsky.social labourlist.org/2026/03/labo...

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'Labour is rebuilding our relationship with Europe while restoring Britain' - LabourList

This new partnership with the EU will keep our promises and help repair the unnecessary self-harm of the deals negotiated in the last decade.

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Fabian Society @thefabians.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

“The next Scottish government should commit to a genuinely ambitious housing target that delivers the enough homes to meet need” @kathsangster.bsky.social & @bencooper1995.bsky.social explain how we can ensure homes are built across Scotland in @scotsman.com www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...

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Fabian Society @thefabians.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

🎙️COMING UP: Fabian Thinking: Book Club Our next guest is journalist and author Morgan Jones! We will hear from Morgan about her book ‘No Second Chances: Inside the story of the campaign for a second EU referendum’ 🗓️ Tuesday 31 March ⏰ 18.00 📺 Streamed LIVE into your home wherever you are!

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Ben Cooper @bencooper1995.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Scotland is experiencing the worst housebuilding slump since the Second World War. The next Scottish government needs to get Scotland building again. My report for @scottishfabians.bsky.social and @thefabians.bsky.social Housing Centre sets out how. 👇

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Sasjkia Otto @sasjkia.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Look forward to this online event TONIGHT! Join us on Zoom to discuss how to win over the UK’s largest swing voter group - women! lnkd.in/eGYFv8sr

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FDA Union @fdaunion.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Co-author of Adopt, Innovate, Transform @sasjkia.bsky.social outlines the report’s main 5 asks of government to help encourage successful AI adoption:

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Fabian Society @thefabians.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

📢 New Report - Adopt, Innovate, Transform by Senior Researcher @sasjkia.bsky.social, supported by @fdaunion.bsky.social 🧵

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Fabian Society @thefabians.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

A decade after the referendum, there is a growing recognition of the costs of Brexit. Our upcoming report - trailed in the Guardian - will explore how we can rebuild our relationship with the EU.

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Marcus Johns @cllrmarcus.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Labour's spring statement showed progress but Gorton & Denton proved people still feel the pinch and popular policies haven't cut through. I argue policy & narrative must work together, relentless delivery backing up a story proudly told at every turn 👇 leftfootforward.org/2026/03/fabi...

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Fabian’s column: Labour is delivering on the economy: Now it must sell

Improving material living standards isn’t enough. Selling Labour’s economic agenda is politically imperative too.

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Lewis Goodall @lewisgoodall.com · 04/03/2026

The whole dancing in Westminster thing another example of the snark filled rage-bait which powers social media. Yeah it’s a silly and maybe ill-timed. It’s also meaningless and doesn’t really say anything about MPs, Parliament or anything else. Anyone worked up about it should calm down.

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Miatta Fahnbulleh @miattafahnbulleh.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

⭐️ Kicking off National Apprenticeship Week by highlighting the life‑changing opportunities apprenticeships open up for people starting or growing their careers. If you’re in Peckham, it’s a great moment to explore local and national apprenticeship opportunities. naw.appawards.co.uk

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National Apprenticeship Week 2026, 9 - 15 February 2026

National Apprenticeship Week 2026: 9 – 15 FEBRUARY 2026. A week-long celebration that brings together businesses and apprentices across the country to shine a light on the positive impact that…

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LabourList @labourlist.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

💬 "All working people deserve a future built on stability and peace – not fear and chaos. That’s the future the UK trade union movement will keep fighting for – in 2026 and beyond." 🔴 Read Paul Nowak's column for LabourList here👇 labourlist.org/2026/01/paul...

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Paul Nowak Column: 'solidarity doesn’t stop at the border. It never has' - LabourList

From Venezuela to Ukraine, global instability is rising. TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak on why peace, international law and stronger EU ties matter for working people and jobs in Britain.

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Lewis Goodall @lewisgoodall.com · 18/01/2026

I’m old enough to remember when many of the voices saying very little tonight told us very loudly that Obama and Biden were anti-British.

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Torsten Bell @torstenbell.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

The Employment Rights Bill has passed. This is about good work for the many not the few: - Exploitative zero hours contracts banned - Sick pay extended to low earners - Notice of shifts - Family leave strengthened Change promised. Change delivered.

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