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Nathan Yeowell
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Exec Director of futuregovernanceforum.co.uk

Welsh Labour cllr for Panteg, torfaen.gov.uk

Chair of gwentpensionfund.co.uk
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What can No 10 learn from My Little Pony?

A lot, it turns out - you need Applejacks, Raritys, Fluttershys, Rainbow Dashes & Twilight Sparkles as well as Pinkie Pies...

Great blog by @pollymackenzie.bsky.social on @futuregovforum.bsky.social substack:

futuregovforum.substack.com/p/friendship...
Friendship is magic.
Lessons for No10 from the My Little Ponyverse
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November 20, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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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.
labourlist.org
November 18, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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Really proud of the whole team at @futuregovforum.bsky.social for being highly commended as 'One To Watch' at the inaugural @smartthinking.bsky.social awards last night. A real achievement less than two years after we launched.

And congrats to @britishprogress.org who took home the award!
November 13, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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The FGF team have their fingers crossed for tonight’s Smart Thinking awards 🤞

We’re up for two awards:
🏆 One to Watch
🏆 Best Convenor

Thanks to @smartthinking.bsky.social for bringing the think tank community together. Hope to see many of you there!
smartthinking.org.uk/awards-home/
Awards home - Smart Thinking
Applications close in...
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November 12, 2025 at 10:57 AM
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Plummeting levels of public trust and a government operating model that is not fit for purpose are not unique problems of a Labour government. But it is a Labour government that needs to fix them. Me in today's @labourlist.bsky.social

labourlist.org/2025/11/depa...
'A Department for the Prime Minister could renew delivery – and trust – in politics' - LabourList
A 'department for the Prime Minister' could help ensure delivery on the PM's agenda - rebuilding trust in politics argues Nathan Yeowell of Future Governance Forum.
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November 7, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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After recent changes to the No.10 operation, @futuregovforum.bsky.social has published 'Transforming Downing Street' – our new report calling for a standalone Downing Street department set up to drive the PM’s priorities.

Read it here:
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/resource/in-...
November 4, 2025 at 11:04 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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OUT NOW – In Power 01: Transforming Downing Street

New FGF report urges the Prime Minister to create a dedicated ‘Downing Street’ department equipped to drive his agenda.

Full report ⬇️
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/resource/in-...
In Power 01: Transforming Downing Street
In Power 01: Transforming Downing Street is the culmination of an in-depth investigation by FGF into the centre of government.
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk
November 4, 2025 at 8:32 AM
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Alex Bevan writes about the Chancellor’s regional investment summit & FGF’s Regional Growth report that called for:
* Renewal Investment Tracker to show where growth-friendly investment is spent
* Regional business development banks in England to back SMEs
futuregovforum.substack.com/p/no-stone-u...
No Stone Unturned: the hunt for regional growth
By Alex Bevan, FGF Research Fellow.
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October 31, 2025 at 10:46 AM
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Watch @pollyneate.bsky.social speak just before the first meeting of the Social Insights Panel ⏬⏬⏬

www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/the-social-i...
October 29, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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In its first phase the Social Insights Panel will work to tackle 3 major issues:
* Violence against women & girls
* Transitions to adulthood
* Integrated family support

It's supported by the Henry Smith Foundation & run in partnership with Better Way
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/the-social-i...
The Social Insights Panel
The Social Insights Panel
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk
October 28, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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Today we’ve launched the Social Insights Panel, a group of civil society leaders led by @pollyneate.bsky.social FGF Policy Associate & former Shelter CEO, who will use their expertise to feed into the government’s public service reform plans.

www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/the-social-i...
The Social Insights Panel
The Social Insights Panel
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October 28, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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Tonight, Heywood Fellow and snr official Lucy Smith delivers the 2025 @blavatnikschool.bsky.social Heywood lecture

Her lecture launches the National Strategy Playbook – designed to make govt fit to tackle the generational challenges we face across political cycles:
www.bsg.ox.ac.uk/events/heywo...
The Heywood lecture: Challenges, choices and reimagined big bets
Join Lucy Smith, Heywood Fellow 2024-25, for this year's Heywood lecture in which she explores what reforms are needed for the UK to practise long-term national strategy-making: to confront the bigges...
www.bsg.ox.ac.uk
October 27, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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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

lordsappointments.independent.gov.uk/wp-content/u...
October 23, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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@alfdubs.bsky.social kindly wrote the foreword to FGF’s ‘Future of Asylum – a vision for renewal’ essay collection which includes contributions from charities, housing associations & MPs that consider how the government can reform the asylum system 🔽
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/resource/the...
The Future of Asylum - A vision for renewal - Future Governance Forum
A vision for renewal considers how the government can reform and renew the asylum system.
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk
October 10, 2025 at 8:37 AM
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Don’t miss @alfdubs.bsky.social article on @labourlist.bsky.social that explains why leaving the ECHR would undermine 'Britain’s long-standing tradition of providing sanctuary to those in desperate need.’

Read it here 🔽
labourlist.org/2025/10/brit...
'Britain’s proud legacy is at risk but Labour’s leadership can save it' - LabourList
Lord Alf Dubs argues that Britain’s proud history of providing sanctuary should not be squandered.
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October 10, 2025 at 8:34 AM
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For the govt's national renewal strategy to succeed, change must be felt by 2mn people living in 1315 neighbourhoods in the bottom 10% of deprivation & social infrastructure measures

Read how govt can turn Pride in Place from an idea into a strategy
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/resource/mis...
Mission Critical 04: Building a new relationship between people and the state - Future Governance Forum
Mission Critical 04: Building a new relationship between people and the state, proposes a framework for delivering a new relationship between people and the state to enable the delivery of the nationa...
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October 9, 2025 at 7:36 AM
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At #Lab25 conference it was clear ministers are committed to investment at local level via the £5bn Pride in Place plan, but its delivery will be critical.

Read a new report by FGF & @localtrust.org.uk which has our recommendations for government 🔽

www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/resource/mis...
Mission Critical 04: Building a new relationship between people and the state - Future Governance Forum
Mission Critical 04: Building a new relationship between people and the state, proposes a framework for delivering a new relationship between people and the state to enable the delivery of the nationa...
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk
October 9, 2025 at 7:31 AM
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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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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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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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* 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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FGF’s #Lab25 ‘The Government’s Safer Streets Mission- From ambition to action’, 9-10am event features:
* Kate Green - Deputy Mayor of Greater Manchester, Safer & Stronger Communities lead
* Lib Peck - Director, Mayor of London's Violence Reduction Unit
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/party-confer...
FGF at Party Conferences 2025 | Full programme
Join us at this year’s Labour and Liberal Democrat Party Conferences.
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk
September 30, 2025 at 8:15 AM