“More money is one thing, but it needs to be spent well.” The government should be bold in how it raises and spends money for defence, argues Josh Arnold-Foster. fabians.org.uk/arms-length/

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🗣️ 'The government should implement rent regulation, tailored to Britain’s housing market and designed to address the clear affordability pressure affecting renters.' Read the latest from @thefabians.bsky.social on why rent controls are both urgent and necessary 👇

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"Many countries similar to the UK have implemented various forms of rent controls, to provide renters with stability and security" The rental market is failing renters - Labour should intervene to regulate rents, writes @cllrmarcus.bsky.social fabians.org.uk/priced-out/

"Many countries similar to the UK have implemented various forms of rent controls, to provide renters with stability and security" The rental market is failing renters - Labour should intervene to regulate rents, writes @cllrmarcus.bsky.social fabians.org.uk/priced-out/

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Burnham is reportedly planning a major overhaul of our broken council tax & business rates systems. But what could that look like? In his latest for @thefabians.bsky.social our own Joe Wright analyses his options, including Burnham's favoured #LandValueTax. fabians.org.uk/taxing-times...

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The Fabian Society strongly welcomes @andyburnham.bsky.social's prioritisation of social care in England Research Manager @bencooper1995.bsky.social has responded to the PM's speech 👇 🧵

"Solidarity across communities has the potential to heal divisions" The working-class solidarity exemplified by the Grunwick strike is necessary today, writes @dawnbutlerbrent.bsky.social fabians.org.uk/trailblazers/

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“We shouldn’t do this because we think it will benefit progressives, we should do it because it’s right for democracy. I think it’s right for democracy that we have an electoral system which reflects the fragmentation in the world today, and gives everyone in the country a voice."

"To unlock real, transformative change for people’s lives, a fundamental rewiring of our tax system is required" A land value tax could help reform Britain's broken economy - but tackling inequality will require a broader overhaul, argues Joe Wright fabians.org.uk/taxing-times...

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“Today, many workers view taxation and regulation not as protections but as obstacles to survival.” Through successful redistributive policies, Brazil's president Lula may have created a rod for his own back, argues Andreza Aruska fabians.org.uk/new-age/

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"Without enough working-class politicians, policies risk being calibrated to median or elite experiences" The left often fixates on politicans' working-class origins - but where they end up may matter more, writes @vladimirbortun.bsky.social fabians.org.uk/class-act/

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“This crisis is not merely a matter of broadcast prestige. It is an existential threat to our democratic infrastructure” To preserve high-quality journalism, the government should introduce a democracy dividend, argues @linds6y.bsky.social fabians.org.uk/public-inter...

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"If we want different outcomes, we need to structure services differently" Lasting improvements in maternity care depend on treating implementation as a long-term process, argues @evenor.bsky.social fabians.org.uk/implementati...

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A new chapter has begun 🌹 Congratulations to @andyburnham.bsky.social on becoming Prime Minister! 📸 Andy at the Fabian Society Reception during Labour Party Conference 2024 in Liverpool.

Statement from General Secretary @joedromey.bsky.social on Andy Burnham's appointment as Prime Minister.

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Congratulations to @andyburnham.bsky.social on becoming the new leader of the Labour Party 🌹

"Co-operatives across the economy have long suffered from a lack of business development support" Farming co-operatives are key to food security and a fairer and more sustainable agricultural sector, writes @jimmcmahon.co.uk fabians.org.uk/fertile-grou...

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"If we really want to understand class, then we must draw on multiple intellectual traditions." Britain's political divides are often framed as culture wars, but class remains the key to understanding them, argues @jemgilbert.bsky.social fabians.org.uk/worlds-apart/

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“For the working class, financial demands often make a career in politics seem unfeasible.” Labour must rebuild politics from the ground up if it is to develop the working class MPs of the future, argues @margaretmullanemp.bsky.social fabians.org.uk/new-party-ol...

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"Today’s elite may see itself as more meritocratic and down-to-earth, but do its claims of progressive social change stand up?" Class privilege continues to shape who reaches the top, write @samfriedman.bsky.social & @aaronreeves.bsky.social fabians.org.uk/common-people/

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How can we fix the teacher retention crisis? 👨‍🏫 Teaching offers the opportunity to change lives, but recently we've seen a growing number of teachers leave the state sector. In our new report, @joedromey.bsky.social & @cllrmarcus.bsky.social set out how we can tackle the teacher retention crisis.

"In an era of complex security challenges and professional armed forces, the reliance on 16-year-old recruits is an anachronism we can ill afford" Recruiting under-16s into the armed forces is costly, inefficient and outdated, writes Jim Patrick Wyke fabians.org.uk/minor-majors/

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"Labour must offer a new social-democratic promise to the under 40s" Labour must set out a hopeful vision to overcome its current woes, writes @jowusunepaul.bsky.social fabians.org.uk/new-deal/

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"The public wants lions: politicians who sound like ordinary people, not trained communicators" The British public want authenticity from Labour, argues Stella Tsantekidou. fabians.org.uk/dodgers-vs-g...

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🚨 NEW REPORT - Accountability Gap: How Robust Accountability Can Unlock Devolution's Promise Supported by @apsenews.bsky.social, this report by @cllrmarcus.bsky.social says we should go further and faster with “Manchesterism 2.0” to boost growth 🧵

How do we make sure children get off to the best start? Ahead of Bridget Phillipson’s speech at the Ruskin College Great Education Debate, General Secretary @joedromey.bsky.social makes the case for universal access to childcare.

It was fantastic to have the Chair of the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee, @florenceeshalomi.bsky.social join us for the Fabian Society Housing Summit! Florence gave a keynote speech on the government's progress on housing, and what the incoming Prime Minister needs to tackle

Thanks to @martinmccluskey.bsky.social, Minister for Energy Consumers for joining us at the Fabian Society Housing Summit today! Martin joined us to discuss housing quality, and energy efficiency in our homes.

We were so pleased to welcome Minister of State for Local Government and Homelessness, @allymcgovern.bsky.social MP to the Fabian Society Housing Summit today! Alison joined us to discuss the government’s strategy to prevent homelessness.

My article in the Summer 2026 @thefabians.bsky.social Review. I set out some of the barriers which hold back working class people from becoming MPs, and outline how Labour can empower more working-class people on a path to Parliament. 👇