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UCL Policy Lab @uclpolicylab.bsky.social · 21h

The UCL Policy Lab was honoured to host Aghion, along with the @stoneeconucl.bsky.social, for a discussion on Rethinking Capitalism, which you can watch back here:

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Philippe Aghion: Rethinking capitalism

YouTube video by Stone Centre at UCL

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UCL Policy Lab @uclpolicylab.bsky.social · 21h

Congratulations to Philippe Aghion for winning the Nobel Prize for Economics, together with Joel Mokyr and Peter Howitt.

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Celebrating UCL Economics’ Former Colleague Philippe Aghion's Nobel Prize Win

The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel 2025 has been awarded to former UCL Economics colleague Philippe Aghion.

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UCL Policy Lab @uclpolicylab.bsky.social · 6d

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 · 8d

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 · 9d

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 · 9d

Economic Reset: The Future of Conservative Economics

With @moreincommonuk.bsky.social

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UCL Policy Lab @uclpolicylab.bsky.social · 9d

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 · 9d

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 · 9d

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 · 11d

💭 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 · 12d

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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UCL Policy Lab @uclpolicylab.bsky.social · 15d

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 · 15d

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 · 15d

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 · 16d

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 · 16d

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 · 17d

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.

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Marc Stears @mds49.bsky.social · 17d

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

UCL Policy Lab @uclpolicylab.bsky.social · 17d

🧵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 · 17d

📍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 · 17d

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 · 17d

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 · 17d

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 · 17d

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 · 17d

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 · 17d

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

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UCL Policy Lab @uclpolicylab.bsky.social · 17d

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

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