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PoliticsHome @politicshome.bsky.social · 5d

If the Prime Minister's apprenticeships plan is to work, it must reform the failed levy brought in by George Osborne, writes @thefabians.bsky.social General Secretary @joedromey.bsky.social

If the PM’s apprenticeships plan is to work, it must reform the failed levy

The George Osborne era apprenticeship levy has failed to deliver for the communities it was supposed to support.

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Fabian Society @thefabians.bsky.social · 5d

“Since the levy was introduced, the number of apprenticeship starts has fallen by a third.”

If the PM’s apprenticeship plan is to work, it must reform the failed levy argues @joedromey.bsky.social for @politicshome.bsky.social.

www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...

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Joe Dromey @joedromey.bsky.social · 6d

If you want to partner with us next year, get in touch.

And if you are passionate about ideas, and if you share our commitment to building a more equal society, join us!

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Joe Dromey @joedromey.bsky.social · 6d

Thanks to our hosts @thebluecoat.bsky.social and to all our partners.

Thanks to all the members who joined.

Most of all, thanks to our fab team for their hard work; Rory, Brad, Kath, Ben, Iggy, Sasjkia, Miles, Luke, Phil, Sara and Sonia 🙌

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Joe Dromey @joedromey.bsky.social · 6d

The Festival of Ideas was the biggest and boldest Labour Party Programme we’ve ever had at @thefabians.bsky.social

✅42 events across 4 days
✅Over 2,000 attendees
✅Over 50 Ministers & MPs
✅Exploring the big issues of our time

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Central London Forward @clfnews.bsky.social · 7d

At Labour Conference, CLF co-hosted a panel with @fabiansociety.bsky.social on London’s inequality.

Despite being the UK’s economic engine, London has the highest poverty levels. We need fair funding, better jobs, and more devolution.

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Fabian Society @thefabians.bsky.social · 8d

Read @joedromey.bsky.social's reaction to Starmer's speech here 👇

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Joe Dromey @joedromey.bsky.social · 8d

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Fabian Society @thefabians.bsky.social · 9d

“Unless we are able to support people into life long learning, we are writing people off”

@joedromey.bsky.social underlines the importance of skills in driving growth at our Every Age, Every Stage session.

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Fabian Society @thefabians.bsky.social · 10d

Kicking off the Festival of Ideas today with Berlin Barometer and Bright Ideas!

Join us at the @thebluecoat.bsky.social for fresh ideas and bold thinking from the left.

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Fabian Society @thefabians.bsky.social · 10d

"We need regional one-stop shops to give consumers advice on how to reduce their energy bills."

@mike-reader.bsky.social opens our Solar Energy UK session on delivering renewable energy for the UK.

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Fabian Society @thefabians.bsky.social · 16d

The UK has a proud record on overseas aid.

But in recent years we've seen cuts in the development budget, and a fracturing on the political consensus around aid.

In 'Promising Development', we explore the future of aid in an uncertain world.

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Fabian Education Policy Group @edufabians.bsky.social · 18d

Delighted to be welcoming Baroness Mary Bousted as guest speaker at our online FEPG meeting Monday 29th September 7.00-9.00pm. Members will receive the zoom link. Anyone else wishing to join see the contact emails below.
@brianhudson.bsky.social @debouthwaite.bsky.social @joedromey.bsky.social

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Fabian Society @thefabians.bsky.social · 23d

🚨NEW REPORT🚨

How do we improve health at work?

In ‘Nye’s Lost Legacy’ @sasjkia.bsky.social makes the case for the introduction of a national occupational health service

Here’s what you need to know 🧵

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Fabian Society @thefabians.bsky.social · 23d

Great to see coverage of @sasjkia.bsky.social’s report, ‘Nye Bevan’s lost legacy’ in both the @financialtimes.com and @theguardian.com

www.theguardian.com/money/2025/s...

www.ft.com/content/868f...

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Joe Dromey @joedromey.bsky.social · 24d

Really ugly scenes on the train home from central London this eve. I fear the same is being repeated across the city.

Something dark and divisive has been unleashed. We need to find a way to take the temperature down and come back together.

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Fabian Society @thefabians.bsky.social · 27d

Congratulations to @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social and @lucympowell.bsky.social who will both be standing to be Deputy Leader of the Labour Party.

While the Fabian Society does not nominate or endorse candidates, we look forward to supporting debate and discussion around this important contest.

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Joe Dromey @joedromey.bsky.social · 29d

Angela Rayner is an inspiration to so many in the movement, and she will be a hard act to follow.

As the election for her successor kicks off, what might we be looking for in the next Deputy Leader?

My piece for @labourlist.bsky.social

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Fabian Society: 'Let’s all do what we can to ensure the process is constructive and comradely' - LabourList

Fabian Society General Secretary calls for a constructive process and outcome in the Labour Deputy Leadership contest.

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Fabian Society @thefabians.bsky.social · Sep 7

Great to see @eloisesacares.bsky.social's latest report, ‘Ill-Prepared’, featured in the Mirror.

www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

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Joe Dromey @joedromey.bsky.social · Sep 5

Angela Rayner has played a crucial role in Labour's journey from a devastating defeat, to a historic victory.

She has driven the agenda on housing and workers' rights, two of the most important and popular parts of Labour's programme.

She can be proud of all she has achieved.

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Ben Cooper @bencooper1995.bsky.social · Aug 20

I'm in the Times arguing why there should be a lifetime cap on tax-free gifts.

Income gained through luck or crafty financial planning shouldn't always be tax-free.

If we believe in equality of opportunity, a cap is necessary.

www.thetimes.com/business-mon...

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Ben Cooper @bencooper1995.bsky.social · Aug 25

"The country risks serious political consequences from successive generations being locked out of the benefits of homeownership in a country perceived to be failing them"

I'm in @labourlist.bsky.social on why Labour must help 1st time buyers onto the property ladder

labourlist.org/2025/08/home...

'Young people are locked out of homeownership – bold action is needed' - LabourList

The government must urgently tackle the barriers that are preventing the expectation of homeownership from becoming a reality.

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Joe Dromey @joedromey.bsky.social · Aug 20

“If you believe that success should depend on hard work and that Britain should be a country of equality of opportunity, a cap on lifetime tax-free gifts is essential.”

My excellent colleague @bencooper1995.bsky.social making the case for reform of inheritance tax.

www.thetimes.com/business-mon...

Should there be a cap on inheritance tax-free gifts?

The chancellor is said to be considering limiting the amount you can give away before you die. We hear both sides of the argument

www.thetimes.com

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Joe Dromey @joedromey.bsky.social · Aug 15

Read the report here: fabians.org.uk/publication/...

And coverage in FE Week here: www.feweek.co.uk/labour-think...

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Joe Dromey @joedromey.bsky.social · Aug 15

ICYMI - this week @sasjkia.bsky.social and I released new @thefabians.bsky.social research supported by @cipd.bsky.social and Youth Futures Foundation, setting out how we can reform the apprenticeship levy in order to unleash growth and unlock opportunity 1/2

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