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Marc Stears @mds49.bsky.social · 11h

Wonderful and thoroughly deserved news! Congratulations @hahrie.bsky.social

Hahrie Han @hahrie.bsky.social · 13h

Totally, completely flabbergasted. #MacFellow

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Johns Hopkins political scientist Hahrie Han receives MacArthur genius grant

Han, who studies political organizing and collective action and who has led the university's SNF Agora Institute since 2019, among 22 individuals to receive coveted MacArthur Foundation recognition

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UCL Policy Lab @uclpolicylab.bsky.social · 16h

Thank you to everyone who joined us in Manchester for this year's Conservative Conference, for excellent, packed-out conversations - from the future of conservatism and public service reform, to how we can rebuild social cohesion.

A panel event with seven panellists, speaking to a packed out room on the topic of social cohesion

A panel of six panellists, speaking on the future of economics to a packed out room

A queue to attend a UCL Policy Lab event at the Conservative Party Conference 2025

A full room for a panel event on the future of universities at the Conservative Party Conference 2025

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Power to Change @powertochange.org.uk · 17h

Not long left to get your tickets for #Locality25 Convention. Workshops include delivering the government’s ‘Neighbourhood Health Service’; building belonging in times of division; and community ownership across the world.

🎟️Tickets: https://locality.org.uk/events/locality-convention/tickets

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Marc Stears @mds49.bsky.social · 1d

The “in time” is doing a lot of work there!

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Marc Stears @mds49.bsky.social · 1d

The announcement said it was just for migration control. Is it intended to be for services too?

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UCL Policy Lab @uclpolicylab.bsky.social · 3d

Join us at the Conservative Party conference in Manchester.

Firs up on Monday ➡️ Conservative Thinking at the Crossroads: Where Next for the Right?

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Nuffield Trust @nuffieldtrust.org.uk · 3d

The new 10 Year Health Plan for England promises to shift more care from hospitals into the community, but history shows how hard this ambition is to deliver.

Our research explores lessons from Denmark and Ireland, two countries pursuing bold reforms to rebalance care.

From hospital to community: International lessons on moving care closer to home

The new 10 Year Health Plan for England promises to shift more care from hospitals into the community, but history shows how hard this ambition is to deliver. This new report looks to Denmark and…

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Matthew McGregor @mcgregor.bsky.social · 5d

Standing with my Jewish neighbours in the rain close to Heaton Park Shul. Antisemitism has been on the rise. When I go to Mass, there’s no security on the door. My kids don’t have drills to prepare for a possible attack. We can’t defeat hate with more hate, only with love, togetherness and action.

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 5d

Congratulations to Dame Sarah Mullally DBE on her historic appointment as the Archbishop of Canterbury.

As Bishop of London for the past seven years, she has shown remarkable leadership and dedication to our city - I know she’ll continue this vital work in her new role.

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Marc Stears @mds49.bsky.social · 6d

Is community Labour’s new big idea? Our @uclpolicylab.bsky.social reflections from Labour Party conference here: www.ucl.ac.uk/policy-lab/n...

Standing up for the places and communities that we love

We reflect on lessons from the UCL Policy Lab programme and conversations at Labour Party Conference 2025.

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We're Right Here @right-here.org · 8d

We're really pleased to be a part of an important new initiative: A Nation of Neighbours.

As @pollycurtis.bsky.social and @mds49.bsky.social write, "We need to flip the script. Enable the communities that are already leading to shape the national agenda — not the other way around."

Demos @demos-uk.bsky.social · 10d

🧵A Nation of Neighbours | New coalition of the willing 🤝

Across Britain, communities are quietly leading change – from food banks to youth centres, from local enterprises to new models of care. This energy and creativity is powering a story of national renewal rooted in neighbourhoods.

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UCL Policy Lab @uclpolicylab.bsky.social · 8d

We were joined by leaders from across Britain for a celebration of what brings us together.

In partnership with @citizensuk.org @moreincommonuk.bsky.social and @belongnetwork.bsky.social. Thank you to all those who came along.

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Marc Stears @mds49.bsky.social · 10d

Another stunning morning in Liverpool and more fringe panels ahead …. If you are here come join us to talk about the future of the NHS at 9.15am downstairs in the ACC.

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UCL Policy Lab @uclpolicylab.bsky.social · 11d

People powered reform: how can we put civil society at the heart of public service reform?

In partnership with @demos-uk.bsky.social. Featuring @georgiagould.bsky.social and @anooshc.bsky.social.

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UCL Policy Lab @uclpolicylab.bsky.social · 11d

Changing culture conflicts: where next for the culture wars and EDI?

In partnership with @moreincommonuk.bsky.social and @ox.ac.uk.

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UCL Policy Lab @uclpolicylab.bsky.social · 11d

Rebalancing the economy: how can Britain foster growth and opportunity across the country?

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David Klemperer @dmk1793.bsky.social · 10d

I was delighted to contribute to this excellent @uclpolicylab.bsky.social & @powertochange.org.uk essay collection on “Labour and the communitarian tradition”, alongside @ewallis.bsky.social, @mds49.bsky.social, @caitprowle.bsky.social, @kirstymcneill.bsky.social & @andyburnham.bsky.social

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Marc Stears @mds49.bsky.social · 10d

Beautiful morning in Liverpool as we start the @uclpolicylab.bsky.social programme at the Labour Party conference. Opening this morning with a conversation with the Attorney General on the rule of law.

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UCL Policy Lab @uclpolicylab.bsky.social · 10d

📍Join us as 12:00 for our first event Richard Hermer KC, Attorney General in conversation with @mds49.bsky.social.

Sherwood Arena Room, ACC.

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Marc Stears @mds49.bsky.social · 11d

Super proud of this brilliant programme of panels. Do join us if you’re in Liverpool.

UCL Policy Lab @uclpolicylab.bsky.social · 11d

🧵Following on from the Lib Dem and Reform conferences, we're now off to Labour. Join us in Liverpool for our packed programme. First up, Richard Hermer in conversation with @mds49.bsky.social on the rule of law and its role in building a secure and prosperous Britain.

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UCL Policy Lab @uclpolicylab.bsky.social · 11d

🧵Following on from the Lib Dem and Reform conferences, we're now off to Labour. Join us in Liverpool for our packed programme. First up, Richard Hermer in conversation with @mds49.bsky.social on the rule of law and its role in building a secure and prosperous Britain.

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 15d

I’ve said it once, I’ll say it again.

Ignore the haters, London is the 🐐

Graphic with the headline “London is the greatest city in the world” set against a bright view of the River Thames with the Shard, Tower Bridge and the city skyline.

The text celebrates what makes London special: regularly voted the number one city in the world, incredible diversity with over 300 languages spoken, world-class transport, world leader in finance tech and life sciences, best museums and galleries many free to visit, world-leading nightlife, food sport and music for every taste, host to the world’s best sporting events, home to seven Premier League clubs, globally-ranked universities, a city where you can be yourself and love who you love, and a place for everyone.

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bethgardiner-smith.bsky.social @bethgardiner-smith.bsky.social · 22d

📖 👇 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.

The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 22d

In a new essay from FGF's forthcoming collection, ‘The Future of #Asylum: A vision for renewal’, Liberty’s Akiko Hart calls time on fantasy politics - leaving the #ECHR won’t stop the boats

Read in full ⏬⏬ ⏬
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Rewrite the Story or Risk It All: Labour’s Test on Human Rights

Akiko Hart is the Director of Liberty.

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Hetan Shah @hetanshah.bsky.social · 26d

Between 2019/20 & 2023/24, the local authority costs of supporting children in residential care nearly doubled to £3.1 billion but with only a rise of 10% of numbers. Our new @nao.org.uk report on a very important issue
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Cost of children's homes doubles but care can be poor

Huge sums spent on children's residential care in England do not represent value for money, says spending watchdog.

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Sarah O'Connor @sarahoconnorft.ft.com · 27d

A reminder of what Mandelson said to the FT's questions about Epstein in February this year

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