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Social Market Foundation @smfthinktank.bsky.social · 14h

After its worst-ever election defeat, the Conservative Party faces a choice: renewal or retreat.

At #CPC25, Rory Mosseveld (Next Gen Tories) urges Kemi Badenoch to define a clear vision built on fiscal discipline, planning reform & the dignity of work.

✍🏼➡️ www.smf.co.uk/commentary_p...

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Morgan Vine @morganvine.bsky.social · 2d

Thanks to @smfthinktank.bsky.social for inviting @independentage.bsky.social to be part of the panel discussion with on the role of pensions in ensuring all of us have enough money to live on in later life. Some really fantastic questions from the audience #CPC25

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Independent Age @independentage.bsky.social · 2d

Today, we were at the @smfthinktank.bsky.social Conservative Party Conference event discussing pensions adequacy.

@morganvine.bsky.social shared real stories from our Helpline and policy recommendations that could reduce poverty in later life.

Learn more: www.independentage.org/poverty-late...

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Rebecca Montacute @beckymontacute.bsky.social · 2d

Standing room only for the @smfthinktank.bsky.social first event at Conservative party conference, on a major policy issue which doesn't get enough attention - pensions.

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BHF Policy @bhfpolicy.bsky.social · 2d

📢This afternoon, our Health Analytics Lead, Tom Almond, will be joining @smfthinktank.bsky.social's panel at #CPC25 on how policymakers can address health inequalities across the country 📈

📍Today, 13:00-14:00, Chester Suite, The Midland Hotel (secure zone)

Social Market Foundation @smfthinktank.bsky.social · 5d

🚨NEW EVENT🚨

At #CPC25, we'll be talking about how to make sure everyone has a long, healthy life.

We'll be joined by Prof Arpana Verma, Tom Almond @thebhf.bsky.social & @drlukeevans.org.uk

Sponsored by Policy@Manchester

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Social Market Foundation @smfthinktank.bsky.social · 2d

Today, the Conservatives announced the 'first-job bonus' for young homebuyers...

But will it be enough to win the youth vote?

Join us today at #CPC25 at 6pm, to discuss with Blake Stephenson MP, Fred Lyman (Conservative Party) & Allie Jennings (Thinks Insights & Strategy)

Social Market Foundation @smfthinktank.bsky.social · 3d

We're excited to put on a range of events at #CPC25 tomorrow, and hope to see you there!

See our full events programme:
buff.ly/LZH7Wbz

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Social Market Foundation @smfthinktank.bsky.social · 5d

🚨NEW EVENT🚨

At #CPC25, we'll be discussing how the Conservatives can win the youth vote

With Blake Stephenson MP, Fred Lynam & Allie Jennings

Social Market Foundation @smfthinktank.bsky.social · 5d

🚨NEW EVENT🚨

At #CPC25, we'll be discussing how AI can improve the way we all work.

With Cllr Cem Kemahli, Michaela Neild (Google), Alice Campbell (@techuk.bsky.social) & Rachel Wolf (Public First)

Sponsored by @newsfromgoogle.bsky.social

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Jonathan Thomas @jtmigratory.bsky.social · 6d

When I wrote about the looming fight in the UK over Indefinite Leave to Remain - back in May for @smfthinktank.bsky.social - it was a niche topic.

Now it dominates party conference speeches and radio phone-ins.

Glad to have contributed to this v thoughtful and balanced piece.

Bloomberg Opinion @opinion.bloomberg.com · 6d

UK immigration policy is dancing to a Dutch tune after a University of Amsterdam paper made the question an economic issue

UK Immigration Policy Is Dancing to a Dutch Economic Tune

A University of Amsterdam research paper has made the question of migrants a financial issue.

bloom.bg

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Social Market Foundation @smfthinktank.bsky.social · 5d

SMF Research Director @beckymontacute.bsky.social Rebecca Montacute gave evidence at @ukcovid-inquiry.bsky.social, and reflected on what Government could do now to ensure young people who’s education suffered during the pandemic can have the opportunities they need to catch up.

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Social Market Foundation @smfthinktank.bsky.social · 5d

At #Lab25, Craig Leviton from Unite Students spoke about the difference good universities can make to outcomes for young people.

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Social Market Foundation @smfthinktank.bsky.social · 5d

🚨NEW EVENT🚨

At #CPC25, we'll be talking about how to make sure everyone has a long, healthy life.

We'll be joined by Prof Arpana Verma, Tom Almond @thebhf.bsky.social & @drlukeevans.org.uk

Sponsored by Policy@Manchester

Social Market Foundation @smfthinktank.bsky.social · 6d

🚨NEW EVENT🚨

We're looking forward to #CPC25, talking about how we can make sure we're all secure in retirement

We'll be joined by @morganvine.bsky.social, Glyn Bradley from IFoA, Stephen Edwards from Which? & Joe Dabrowski from Pensions UK

Sponsored by Institute and Faculty of Actuaries

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Rebecca Montacute @beckymontacute.bsky.social · 6d

Party conference programmes are built on the hard work of events teams behind the scenes.

Blown away seeing the amazing work of the @smfthinktank.bsky.social events team so far this conference season (some highlights from Labour conference below) - 2 conferences down, 1 to go!

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Social Market Foundation @smfthinktank.bsky.social · 6d

📻On @listentotimesradio.bsky.social, @beckymontacute.bsky.social spoke about whether Gov't is doing enough to help young people.

Social Market Foundation @smfthinktank.bsky.social · 7d

At #Lab25, @gordonmckeemp.bsky.social explained his thoughts on the Gov'ts ambitions for AI in the UK

Social Market Foundation @smfthinktank.bsky.social · 7d

At #Lab25, Dame Clare Moriarty @claremoriarty.bsky.social, CEO of Citizens Advice, outlined why Gov't isnt always incentivised to take long-term action to stop health inequalities.

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Social Market Foundation @smfthinktank.bsky.social · 7d

Our Research Director @beckymontacute.bsky.social is giving evidence at the COVID inquiry this afternoon, covering her research on educational inequalities during the pandemic.

Watch it live here this afternoon buff.ly/NoHP0wf

UK Covid-19 Inquiry Live Stream

Warning: Occasional strong language may form part of evidence.Evidence may contain details about illness, medical treatment and death which some people may f...

www.youtube.com

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Social Market Foundation @smfthinktank.bsky.social · 7d

Brilliant to finish our packed schedule of conference events with @andrewwesternmp.bsky.social & @joshsimonsmp.bsky.social at our reception, co-hosted with @techuk.bsky.social

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Social Market Foundation @smfthinktank.bsky.social · 7d

At #Lab25 Baroness Twycross outlined the Government's latest thinking on the feasibility of gambling taxes.

Social Market Foundation @smfthinktank.bsky.social · 8d

At #Lab25, Alexandra Miles from IFoA explained the outcomes of their recent report about the shame people feel from pension inadequacy.

Social Market Foundation @smfthinktank.bsky.social · 9d

Our final day of events at Labour Party conference includes:

🤖 How can AI deliver productivity for all, sponsored by Google
🗣️ @matt-forde.bsky.social Matt Forde in Conversation with Rachel Reeves MP, sponsored by Nationwide Building Society

View our full events schedule:
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Social Market Foundation @smfthinktank.bsky.social · 9d

'I think this Government could be more radical'

At #Lab25, on @listentotimesradio.bsky.social, @theobertram.bsky.social highlighted social care and Council Tax as two areas the Gov't could make big progress on, within economic constraints.

Social Market Foundation @smfthinktank.bsky.social · 9d

We have a packed itinerary today, covering:

🚑 Tackling health inequality, kindly sponsored by Policy@Manchester
🎲 Gambling reform

View our full schedule:
buff.ly/MPlwEMi

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