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@bethgardiner-smith.bsky.social · 4w ago

What should a new PM do about the Channel? We've published our next report on this topic today arguing the govt should prioritise expanding the deal with France to other EU countries starting w a 6-month 'circuit breaker' to dramatically change the incentives of getting into a boat. Here's why...

The Future Governance Forum (FGF)@futuregovforum.bsky.social · 4w ago

🚨Published today 🚨 Today FGF publishes a new report setting out how the new PM can win back public trust and deliver on one of voters’ top priorities by creating an asylum system that is fair, controlled and workable. Full report in comments.

@bethgardiner-smith.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Wrote about what its like to be surrounded by people not having a crisis of confidence in progressive ideas for a weekend. We need more imagination and more confidence in our values to shape the future - and that's especially true on migration.

The Future Governance Forum (FGF)@futuregovforum.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Over the weekend FGF’s Beth Gardiner-Smith was in Barcelona for the #GlobalProgressiveMobilisation conference. What was so striking, she says, was the confidence with which SD and liberal values were promoted – and how different this feels from much of the debate in the UK. shorturl.at/2Ix8v

Adam Terry@adamterryfgf.bsky.social · 9mo ago

After the Home Secretary's statement on asylum yesterday - largely focused on addressing 'pull factors' for those making the dangerous Channel crossing by small boat - my colleague @bethgardiner-smith.bsky.social has written a piece for @labourlist.bsky.social labourlist.org/2025/11/asyl... [1/5]

'From signals to system change: we need practical reforms that could cut asylum backlogs and end hotel use' - LabourList

The Home secretary sent a big signal on the future of asylum laws in the UK. But here are more practical steps she could take says Beth Gardiner-Smith.

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

NEW @labourlist.bsky.social article by FGF’s @bethgardiner-smith.bsky.social on the Home Secretary’s asylum reforms Beth sets out 3 steps to cut the asylum backlog, enable asylum seekers to contribute by working & save up to £5bn (some cld be invested in housing etc) labourlist.org/2025/11/asyl...

'From signals to system change: we need practical reforms that could cut asylum backlogs and end hotel use' - LabourList

The Home secretary sent a big signal on the future of asylum laws in the UK. But here are more practical steps she could take says Beth Gardiner-Smith.

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@bethgardiner-smith.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Great to meet with you @bengoldsborough.bsky.social. 📚 Read Ben’s brilliant essay on defending liberal democracy for populism in our new @futuregovforum.bsky.social collection here www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/wp-content/u...

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Ben Goldsborough MP@bengoldsborough.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Fairness matters: in every part of our system. Good to meet Emily and Beth from the @futuregovforum.bsky.social today to talk about how we make asylum and immigration fair, transparent and humane. Read more in The Future of Asylum: www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/wp-content/u...

Emily Graham@emilyagraham.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Kicking off our @futuregovforum.bsky.social event, ‘Labour, Populism & the Future of Asylum’, to a packed room at #Lab25

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

We’re looking forward to our third FGF #Lab25 event at 3pm: ‘Labour, populism and the future of asylum’ with: * Rachel Sylvester - Political Editor of The Observer (Chair) * Enver Soloman - Chief Executive Refugee Council * Nick Lowles - Founder & Chief Executive Hope Not Hate

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

NEW: 'The Future of Asylum - A vision for renewal’ essay collection published today offers bold ideas for reform & renewal of #asylum Tackling the big questions from ‘contribution’ & community cohesion to asylum hotels & international reform. Read ⏬ www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/resource/the...

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

The Future of Asylum - A vision for renewal considers how the government can reform and renew the asylum system.

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@bethgardiner-smith.bsky.social · 11mo ago

Reform UK and others will say this is a drop in the ocean. But this really is groundbreaking. As someone who's spent recent years campaigning for safe processing from France to disrupt dangerous journeys, and saw Brexit take away the last 'safe route' for families. This is a major step forward.

Lizzie Dearden@lizziedearden.bsky.social · 11mo ago

The first people have now arrived in the UK under the new route allowing asylum seekers to apply for transfer from France A family of three, including a small child, have arrived, while four people have been removed under the UK-France treaty, which aims to reduce demand for small boat crossings

@bethgardiner-smith.bsky.social · 11mo ago

For those off to #Lab25 this weekend - make sure you check out the FGF hub in the ACC. ⭐ 3-4pm Sunday 28th, Labour, Populism & the Future of Asylum. We'll be talking what's working (and not) with Labour's approach to asylum. And how centre-left governments should respond to the threat of populism.

The Future Governance Forum (FGF)@futuregovforum.bsky.social · 11mo ago

This week we'll be at #Lab25, hosting 12 events featuring: ➡️ Ministers Liz Kendall, James Murray, Josh Simons, Kirsty McNeill & Lucy Rigby ➡️ Mayors Brabin, Ward, Coppard & Godwin ➡️ Fmr ministers/officials James Purnell & Helen MacNamara Full agenda 👇 www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/party-confer...

The Future Governance Forum (FGF)@futuregovforum.bsky.social · 11mo ago

NEW: FGF's @bethgardiner-smith.bsky.social & @emilyagraham.bsky.social argue the UK must lead international efforts to renew refugee protection In an essay published today, they propose three reforms, including #asylum processing along migration routes ⏬ futuregovforum.substack.com/p/the-refuge...

The Refugee Convention 75 years on: the case for renewal

By Beth Gardiner-Smith, FGF Senior Policy Associate and Emily Graham, FGF Policy Associate.

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Sunder Katwala (sundersays)@sundersays.bsky.social · 11mo ago

Bold 'control and compassion' approach can reduce small boat numbers. '“The new Home Secretary needs to seize the initiative on small boats with a real-world plan that is bold enough to have an impact but founded on hard evidence of what works'. www.britishfuture.org/bold-control...

Bold 'control & compassion' approach can reduce small boat numbers - new report - British Future

New evidence shows how a 'routes & returns' approach could combine control and compassion to reduce small boat asylum crossings.

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@bethgardiner-smith.bsky.social · 11mo ago

📖 👇 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 · 11mo ago

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 ⏬⏬ ⏬ futuregovforum.substack.com/p/rewrite-th...

Adam Terry@adamterryfgf.bsky.social · last yr.

New UK-France deal on asylum is groundbreaking - moves towards both *deterring* small boat crossings & *diverting* ppl onto safer routes. My colleagues @bethgardiner-smith.bsky.social and @emilyagraham.bsky.social have written for @labourlist.bsky.social this morning: labourlist.org/2025/07/keir...

Ex-Cooper aide: 'Keir's ground-breaking deal with France suggests his migration approach could be bearing fruit' - LabourList

On entering No.10 last year, the Prime Minister pledged to reset the government’s approach on tackling people smuggling. This ground-breaking deal with France suggests this approach could finally be b...

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@bethgardiner-smith.bsky.social · last yr.

The UK-France migration deal combines pragmatism with progressive principles. This new alliance might just have provided the answer to social democrats seeking a response to the populist right. Our piece for @labourlist.bsky.social @emilyagraham.bsky.social labourlist.org/2025/07/keir...

Ex-Cooper aide: 'Keir's ground-breaking deal with France suggests his migration approach could be bearing fruit' - LabourList

On entering No.10 last year, the Prime Minister pledged to reset the government’s approach on tackling people smuggling. This ground-breaking deal with France suggests this approach could finally be b...

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Sunder Katwala (sundersays)@sundersays.bsky.social · last yr.

Could UK + France + neighbours cooperate on an orderly, workable + humane plan to stop boats crossing Channel? Beth Gardiner-Smith & Emily Graham for Future Governance Forum set out how UK/France cooperation on processing claims + returns could work www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/resource/asy...

Asylum Management Centres: A new approach to tackle small boat crossings - Future Governance Forum

A realistic path to reduce dangerous small boat crossings and restore control at the border - while upholding international law.

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