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This Budget is a bargain: shared pain today for a better country tomorrow.

But that only holds if the country knows what it gets in return.

Read @danrcorry.bsky.social's latest for Public Finance on why govt must tell a clearer story on its reform agenda >>
www.publicfinance.co.uk/opinion/2025...
November 27, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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NEW: FGF proposes a 3 step plan to end use of asylum hotels by mid-2026, saving govt up to £5 billion.

The report brings together ideas from @nestauk.bsky.social, @labourtogether.bsky.social, @refugeecouncil.bsky.social & housing expert Kate Wareing.

www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/resource/res...
November 25, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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If Starmer reshapes No.10 to work for him – as past PMs have done – he can have the power to hand he needs to deliver his programme.

If he is bold, he can build the first truly effective Downing Street in years, bring about change and restore trust.
November 4, 2025 at 8:32 AM
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Our report sets out how the PM can build on these steps.

It recommends:
🧭 A new Downing Street department built around four core functions, including a new strategy group
🦸 A flexible recruitment model to bring in top talent
👤 An emphasis on cultural change as well as structures and process
November 4, 2025 at 8:32 AM
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Watch @pollyneate.bsky.social speak just before the first meeting of the Social Insights Panel ⏬⏬⏬

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October 29, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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Huge congratulations to @pollyneate.bsky.social for being recommended as a cross-bench peer by the House of Lords Appointments Commission 👏👏👏

Polly who is a former CEO of Shelter & Women’s Aid, will be leading FGF’s Social Insights Panel

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October 23, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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This Party Conference season, through 1️⃣1️⃣ fringes and 3️⃣ receptions, we've put practical delivery at the heart of the political debate.

A huge thank you to all those who participated, attended and partnered with us.

Until next year 👋
October 1, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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Examples of how change can be delivered effectively have been made by:
* Helen MacNamara - about decisions taken by Ministers & civil servants to deliver the London 2012 Olympics
* @joshsimonsmp.bsky.social - about the changes the government has introduced since 2024 including Test, Learn & Grow
September 30, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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* Helen MacNamara - FGF Chair and former Deputy Cabinet Secretary

* Cllr Tom Hunt - Leader of Sheffield City Council

* Lara Sampson - Partner, @publicdigital.bsky.social

www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/party-confer...
September 30, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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Our 11th #Lab25 fringe event, ‘How can we deliver change that works, and turn policy into delivery’, chaired by @benterrett.bsky.social CEO & Founder, Public Digital, with 4 expert panellists:

* @joshsimonsmp.bsky.social - Parliamentary Secretary, Cabinet Office
September 30, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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Our #Lab25 panel discussion has begun:

Ben Plowden, Chief Exec. of the Campaign for Better Transport explained how the GLA Act defines the legal duties on the Mayor of London & councils on transport and said there are many ways other regions can learn from the success of Transport for London
September 30, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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* Cllr Tom Hunt - Leader of Sheffield City Council
* Lara Sampson - Partner, @publicdigital.bsky.social
* @benterrett.bsky.social - CEO and Founder, Public Digital (Chair)

www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/party-confer...
September 30, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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How can we deliver change that works & turn policy into delivery? Join our #Lab25 event at 5.30pm, with 5 expert speakers:
* @joshsimonsmp.bsky.social Parliamentary Secretary, Cabinet Office
* Helen MacNamara, FGF Chair & fmr Deputy Cabinet Secretary
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/party-confer...
September 30, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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This important #Lab25 transport event is chaired by @danrcorry.bsky.social - FGF's Chief Economist. We hope to see you there.
September 30, 2025 at 10:43 AM
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How can transport systems power regional growth?

Join FGF's #Lab25 event (4pm) with:
* Ken Skates MS, Cabinet Secretary for Transport Welsh Govt
* Steve Montgomery, First Rail Managing Director
** Ben Plowden, Chief Exec, Campaign for Better Transport
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/party-confer...
September 30, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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Our panel answered a range of questions from the audience, including tackling the fears of young people about safety to the difference community partnerships can make to crime levels
September 30, 2025 at 8:57 AM
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* Claire Moody - Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner
* Barrie Millet - Director of Assurance and Corporate Security, Mitie
* Sara Hyde - Chair of the Fabian Society, Labour Councillor and criminal justice expert (Chair)

www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/party-confer...
September 30, 2025 at 8:16 AM
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It's standing room only (again!) at our packed FGF #Lab25 meeting on 'Test, Learn and Grow' - which has heard from our six panelists
September 29, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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It's standing room only (again!) at our packed FGF #Lab25 meeting on 'Test, Learn and Grow' - which has heard all six panelists
September 29, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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Sarah Gillinson - Chief Executive, Innovation Unit
Haf Ramzen - Programme Manager, Changing Futures
Darra Singh - Strategy Partner, Newton Europe (Chair)

www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/party-confer...
September 29, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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We’ve started our 3rd #Lab25 fringe event: ‘Test, Learn & Grow - What do the Trailblazers tell us about public service reform?’ features six panellists:
Georgia Gould MP - Minister of State, Dept for Education
@Oliver Coppard, Mayor of South Yorkshire
Cllr Tom Hunt - Leader of Sheffield City Council
September 29, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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@yeowell.bsky.social explained why security must be central to what governments do to protect citizens and how the defence industry can generate economic growth for people

@paulmason.bsky.social set out why he believes the conflicts of the future will be won in our science labs and universities
September 29, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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It’s standing room only (again!) at our FGF #Lab25 fringe meeting: 'How the defence industrial strategy can generate jobs and growth across the country'

We're hearing panellist’s insights into future defence needs & it’s impact on jobs and growth
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/party-confer...
September 29, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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* @estwebber.bsky.social - Senior Foreign and Defence Correspondent, Politico

* Adam Forgiel-Jenkins - Managing Director, Government Relations, BAE Systems

* @yeowell.bsky.social - FGF Executive Director

www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/party-confer...
September 29, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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Our 2nd #Lab25 fringe meeting today is: ‘How the defence industrial strategy can generate jobs & growth across the country’ with:
* Paul Mason - Aneurin Bevan Ass. Fellow in Defence & Resilience, Council on Geostrategy
* Kevin Bonavia MP for Stevanage
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/party-confer...
September 29, 2025 at 12:33 PM