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Emily Graham @emilyagraham.bsky.social · 1d

In @labourlist.bsky.social today, @alfdubs.bsky.social warns that Britain’s legacy is at risk

But argues that Labour's leadership can save it if they rally behind Starmer’s message at conference & shift the narrative on asylum away from far-right's divisive rhetoric

labourlist.org/2025/10/brit...

'Britain’s proud legacy is at risk but Labour’s leadership can save it' - LabourList

Lord Alf Dubs argues that Britain’s proud history of providing sanctuary should not be squandered.

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 1d

@alfdubs.bsky.social kindly wrote the foreword to FGF’s ‘Future of Asylum – a vision for renewal’ essay collection which includes contributions from charities, housing associations & MPs that consider how the government can reform the asylum system 🔽
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/resource/the...

The Future of Asylum - A vision for renewal - Future Governance Forum

A vision for renewal considers how the government can reform and renew the asylum system.

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 1d

Don’t miss @alfdubs.bsky.social article on @labourlist.bsky.social that explains why leaving the ECHR would undermine 'Britain’s long-standing tradition of providing sanctuary to those in desperate need.’

Read it here 🔽
labourlist.org/2025/10/brit...

'Britain’s proud legacy is at risk but Labour’s leadership can save it' - LabourList

Lord Alf Dubs argues that Britain’s proud history of providing sanctuary should not be squandered.

labourlist.org

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Local Trust @localtrust.org.uk · 1d

Making neighbourhood renewal real - what will it take from the govt?
We're pleased to have supported @futuregovforum.bsky.social's report 'Mission Critical 04'.
Drawing on insights from Big Local, it explores how government can work in partnership with communities to deliver national renewal.
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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 2d

At #Lab25 conference it was clear ministers are committed to investment at local level via the £5bn Pride in Place plan, but its delivery will be critical.

Read a new report by FGF & @localtrust.org.uk which has our recommendations for government 🔽

www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/resource/mis...

Mission Critical 04: Building a new relationship between people and the state - Future Governance Forum

Mission Critical 04: Building a new relationship between people and the state, proposes a framework for delivering a new relationship between people and the state to enable the delivery of the nationa...

www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 1d

Read @gracewyld.bsky.social and Ollie Smith's article in the Local Government Chronicle about why it’s ‘Time to change the relationship between people and the state’ and the launch of a new FGF and @localtrust.org.uk report 🔽

www.lgcplus.com/politics/lgc...

Time to change relationship between people and state

The government’s mission playbook should be taken to a neighbourhood level, write Grace Wyld, head of policy and research, and Ollie Smith, policy

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 1d

Read @gracewyld.bsky.social and Ollie Smith's article in the Local Government Chronicle about why it’s ‘Time to change the relationship between people and the state’ and the launch of a new FGF and @localtrust.org.uk report 🔽

www.lgcplus.com/politics/lgc...

Time to change relationship between people and state

The government’s mission playbook should be taken to a neighbourhood level, write Grace Wyld, head of policy and research, and Ollie Smith, policy

www.lgcplus.com

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 2d

For the govt's national renewal strategy to succeed, change must be felt by 2mn people living in 1315 neighbourhoods in the bottom 10% of deprivation & social infrastructure measures

Read how govt can turn Pride in Place from an idea into a strategy
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/resource/mis...

Mission Critical 04: Building a new relationship between people and the state - Future Governance Forum

Mission Critical 04: Building a new relationship between people and the state, proposes a framework for delivering a new relationship between people and the state to enable the delivery of the nationa...

www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 2d

At #Lab25 conference it was clear ministers are committed to investment at local level via the £5bn Pride in Place plan, but its delivery will be critical.

Read a new report by FGF & @localtrust.org.uk which has our recommendations for government 🔽

www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/resource/mis...

Mission Critical 04: Building a new relationship between people and the state - Future Governance Forum

Mission Critical 04: Building a new relationship between people and the state, proposes a framework for delivering a new relationship between people and the state to enable the delivery of the nationa...

www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 9d

@hamidaali.bsky.social @yeowell.bsky.social @joederrett.bsky.social @adamterryfgf.bsky.social @gracewyld.bsky.social @shuab.bsky.social @alexbevan1.bsky.social @emilyagraham.bsky.social @bethgardiner-smith.bsky.social

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 9d

We’re grateful to all our partners this year, including @publicdigital.bsky.social, @goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social, Vanguard, Edelman, Mitie, Equinix, Plenary Group, Newton, @Council on Geostrategy, @growthandreform.bsky.social, TikTok and LGA Lib Dems.

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 9d

This Party Conference season, through 1️⃣1️⃣ fringes and 3️⃣ receptions, we've put practical delivery at the heart of the political debate.

A huge thank you to all those who participated, attended and partnered with us.

Until next year 👋

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 10d

Our 11th #Lab25 fringe event, ‘How can we deliver change that works, and turn policy into delivery’, chaired by @benterrett.bsky.social CEO & Founder, Public Digital, with 4 expert panellists:

* @joshsimonsmp.bsky.social - Parliamentary Secretary, Cabinet Office

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 10d

* Helen MacNamara - FGF Chair and former Deputy Cabinet Secretary

* Cllr Tom Hunt - Leader of Sheffield City Council

* Lara Sampson - Partner, @publicdigital.bsky.social

www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/party-confer...

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 10d

Examples of how change can be delivered effectively have been made by:
* Helen MacNamara - about decisions taken by Ministers & civil servants to deliver the London 2012 Olympics
* @joshsimonsmp.bsky.social - about the changes the government has introduced since 2024 including Test, Learn & Grow

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 10d

Examples of how change can be delivered effectively have been made by:
* Helen MacNamara - about decisions taken by Ministers & civil servants to deliver the London 2012 Olympics
* @joshsimonsmp.bsky.social - about the changes the government has introduced since 2024 including Test, Learn & Grow

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 10d

* Helen MacNamara - FGF Chair and former Deputy Cabinet Secretary

* Cllr Tom Hunt - Leader of Sheffield City Council

* Lara Sampson - Partner, @publicdigital.bsky.social

www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/party-confer...

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 10d

Our 11th #Lab25 fringe event, ‘How can we deliver change that works, and turn policy into delivery’, chaired by @benterrett.bsky.social CEO & Founder, Public Digital, with 4 expert panellists:

* @joshsimonsmp.bsky.social - Parliamentary Secretary, Cabinet Office

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 10d

* Cllr Tom Hunt - Leader of Sheffield City Council
* Lara Sampson - Partner, @publicdigital.bsky.social
* @benterrett.bsky.social - CEO and Founder, Public Digital (Chair)

www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/party-confer...

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 10d

How can we deliver change that works & turn policy into delivery? Join our #Lab25 event at 5.30pm, with 5 expert speakers:
* @joshsimonsmp.bsky.social Parliamentary Secretary, Cabinet Office
* Helen MacNamara, FGF Chair & fmr Deputy Cabinet Secretary
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/party-confer...

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 10d

Our #Lab25 panel discussion has begun:

Ben Plowden, Chief Exec. of the Campaign for Better Transport explained how the GLA Act defines the legal duties on the Mayor of London & councils on transport and said there are many ways other regions can learn from the success of Transport for London

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 10d

How can transport systems power regional growth?

Join FGF's #Lab25 event (4pm) with:
* Ken Skates MS, Cabinet Secretary for Transport Welsh Govt
* Steve Montgomery, First Rail Managing Director
** Ben Plowden, Chief Exec, Campaign for Better Transport
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/party-confer...

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 10d

* Cllr Tom Hunt - Leader of Sheffield City Council
* Lara Sampson - Partner, @publicdigital.bsky.social
* @benterrett.bsky.social - CEO and Founder, Public Digital (Chair)

www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/party-confer...

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 10d

How can we deliver change that works & turn policy into delivery? Join our #Lab25 event at 5.30pm, with 5 expert speakers:
* @joshsimonsmp.bsky.social Parliamentary Secretary, Cabinet Office
* Helen MacNamara, FGF Chair & fmr Deputy Cabinet Secretary
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/party-confer...

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 10d

This important #Lab25 transport event is chaired by @danrcorry.bsky.social - FGF's Chief Economist. We hope to see you there.

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