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UCL Policy Lab @uclpolicylab.bsky.social · 14h

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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Sunder Katwala (sundersays) @sundersays.bsky.social · 2d

About to hear what David Davis, Esther McVey and Penny Mordaunt think is the future of the right, with Luke Tryl and Marc Stears for @moreincommonuk.bsky.social & @uclpolicylab.bsky.social

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

A new future for universities: how can we ensure universities support British success and build local pride?

With @moreincommonuk.bsky.social

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

Economic Reset: The Future of Conservative Economics

With @moreincommonuk.bsky.social

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

This Place Matters: Social Cohesion for a New Age

With @moreincommonuk.bsky.social @citizensuk.org and @webelonguk.bsky.social

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

How can we put civil society at the heart of public service reform?

With @demos-uk.bsky.social @lbfew.bsky.social

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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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Power to Change @powertochange.org.uk · 5d

💭 We're reflecting on a busy #LabourConference 2025, where the power of community, and the importance of growth that everyone can see and feel, were central themes.

Here are our 5 key highlights: #Lab25

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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.

www.ucl.ac.uk

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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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We're Right Here @right-here.org · 9d

We’re thrilled to launch a new essay collection with @uclpolicylab.bsky.social & @powertochange.org.uk, that calls on Labour to re-embrace communitarianism: politics with communities at its heart.

Read the full collection of thought-provoking essays: www.ucl.ac.uk/policy-lab/s...

Yellow graphic with the title: Britain Renewed: Labour and the Communitarian Tradition.

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David Klemperer @dmk1793.bsky.social · 9d

Pleased to see @sundersays.bsky.social highlight the new @uclpolicylab.bsky.social essay collection on Labour and communitarianism in his response to the anonymous screed being circulated of late amongst Labour MPs

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Dan Tomlinson MP @dantomlinson.bsky.social · 9d

Very much enjoyed participating in this event hosted by @uclpolicylab.bsky.social at #Lab25 conference yesterday.

Lots of interesting and thoughtful ideas from both panel and audience alike on how we can spread opportunity across the country - this govt is committed to making this happen!

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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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Demos @demos-uk.bsky.social · 10d

Today, we launch A Nation of Neighbours: Rebuilding Britain from the Ground Up, a report by Demos and the @uclpolicylab.bsky.social, supported by @lbfew.bsky.social demos.co.uk/research/a-n...

A Nation of Neighbours: Rebuilding Britain from the Ground Up

Demos is Britain’s leading cross-party think-tank. We produce original research, publish innovative thinkers and host thought-provoking events.

demos.co.uk

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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 · 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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Josh Westerling @joshwesterling.bsky.social · 10d

On way to Liverpool and looking forward to kicking off conference with this great panel to launch a new essay collection exploring communitarianism and social democracy, with lots of fresh voices to the debate.

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

Next up Beyond Blue Labour: does communitarianism present a roadmap for renewing Britain with @powertochange.org.uk and We're Right Here.

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

And our final event in Liverpool.

What do we think of the speech? Expert analysis of the Prime Minister’s speech

In partnership with @moreincommonuk.bsky.social.

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

Building support for Net Zero: how can we ensure local support for a national mission?

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

Immigration and the fair economy: does the Immigration White Paper undermine the government's ambition to tackle poverty?

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

What the Public Thinks: what's next for UK aid?

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

A new future for universities: how can universities help support national renewal and local pride?

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

A special Guardian Podcast Live with @andyburnham.bsky.social. Hosted by @pippacrerar.bsky.social and @kiranstacey.bsky.social.

In partnership with @moreincommonuk.bsky.social.

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

A better future for the NHS: can the NHS become a source of innovation and opportunity for Britain?

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