Events
Fabian events run throughout the year and across the country from our flagship New Year and summer conferences, to policy roundtables, lectures and local Fabian Society meetings.
Fabian Society Annual General Meeting 2020
Our AGM is an opportunity for all members to have their say on the direction of the Fabian Society and ask about our work.
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The time is now: How does the climate crisis have it’s ‘Make Poverty History’ Moment?
With time running out our panel of Polly Billington (UK100) & Cllr Tom Hayes (Oxford City Council) will be discussing how the left continues to make the case that the climate crisis is a social justice issue and how does it achieve that defining moment that starts real change.
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Start Labour Connected in style at the Festival of Fabians.
Join speakers including Shadow Chancellor, Anneliese Dodds MP, Shadow Education Secretary Kate Green MP, and others from across the labour movement to discuss how to shape the radical policy agenda Labour needs to win.
FABIANS AT LABOUR CONNECTED 2020
We are pleased to be taking our traditional packed conference programme online by attending Labour's virtual equivalent Connected.
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The UK and China: perspectives from the left
We were pleased to host Lisa Nandy MP (Shadow Foreign Secretary), Paul Mason (Journalist and Author), Lee Cheuk-yan (General Secretary, Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions) & Reza Afshar (Executive Director, Independent Diplomat).
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Good jobs, modern working practices and the Covid-19 crisis
Watch our event with Seema Malhotra MP (Shadow Minister for Employment) Andy McDonald MP (Shadow Secretary of State fo Employment Rights) Josh Abey (Commission on Workers and Technology).
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Better Off: Recovery and Reform in the post-coronavirus economy – pamphlet launch
Rewatch the launch event for our recent joint pamphlet with The Association of British Insurers with contributors Anneliese Dodds MP (Shadow Chancellor), Will Hutton (Economist and Principal, Hertford College, University of Oxford) and Huw Evans (Director General, ABI).
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In Conversation with David Lammy MP
David Lammy MP spoke to Sara Hyde about his new role as shadow justice secretary and his new book.
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COVID-19 and human rights with Helena Kennedy QC
Young Fabians & Fabian Society joint event with Helena Kennedy QC
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New leader, new challenges – where should Labour go next?
Watch our full online event with Alex Sobel MP, Sonia Sodha and Owen Jones.
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Everyday Socialism with Rachel Reeves MP and Prof John Tomaney
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In conversation with Emily Thornberry MP
01 April 2020, 18:00 - 19:00
Our next online event is a special conversation with shadow foreign secretary Emily Thornberry MP.
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Everyday Socialism – with Rachel Reeves MP and guests
30 March 2020, 18:00 - 19:00
Join Rachel Reeves MP to discuss Everyday Socialism, her Fabian Society report on good jobs and prosperous communities.
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Poverty and social security: where next?
25 February 2020, 18:00 - 19:30
Join Margaret Greenwood MP & Stephen Timms MP to debate prospects for social security in the new parliament and hear findings from new Fabian research
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FEPS-Fabian New Year Conference 2020
18 January 2020, 09:30 - 17:30
Five weeks on from a disastrous general election defeat join us for the FEPS-Fabian New Year Conference 'What Next? The left in the 2020s'
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Fabian Society Annual General Meeting 2019
16 November 2019, 14:00 - 16:00
The Fabian Society annual general meeting took place in November.
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CANCELLED: People not Problems: Severe and Multiple Disadvantage report launch
29 October 2019, 18:30 - 20:00
Join us for the parliamentary launch of a joint report on tackling severe and multiple disadvantage.
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FABIAN FRINGE AT LABOUR PARTY CONFERENCE BRIGHTON 2019
22 September 2019, 12:30 - 24 September 2019, 20:00
The Fabian Society hosted a number of public and private fringe events from Sunday 23 to Tuesday 25 September.
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House of Lords Tea 2019: bringing the country together
09 July 2019, 14:00 - 17:00
Fabian Society members' annual tea in the House of Lords
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FEPS-Fabian Summer Conference 2019
29 June 2019, 10:00 - 17:00
The FEPS-Fabian Summer conference will focus on both domestic and international policy priorities for the next Labour government, examine the impact of the European elections, and will ask what comes next in the Brexit process.
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Gordon Brown speech on combatting the far right
25 June 2019, 08:30 - 10:00
Gordon Brown will deliver a major speech on combating fascism and the far right in 2019.
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Fabian John Smith memorial lecture by Tom Watson MP
13 May 2019, 19:30 - 21:00
To mark the 25th anniversary of the death of Labour leader John Smith, Tom Watson, Labour’s deputy leader will be delivering a lecture in his memory.
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Fabian Society Speech: Andy Burnham on Combatting Homelessness
08 May 2019, 09:30 - 11:30
A Fabian Society speech by the Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham on homelessness, rough sleeping and Greater Manchester’s approach to tackling this humanitarian crisis.
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FEPS-Fabian New Year Conference 2019: Brexit and Beyond
19 January 2019, 10:00 - 17:00
Taking place just two months before the UK is scheduled to leave the EU, the conference will focus on the next stages of the Brexit negotiations and what a Labour government can do to transform post-Brexit Britain.
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Fabian Society AGM 2018 - Manchester
17 November 2018, 12:00 - 17:00
Join us at the People's History Museum in Manchester for a half day conference and the annual general meeting.
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Fabian fringe at Labour party conference Liverpool 2018
23 September 2018, 10:00 - 25 September 2018, 23:00
The Fabian Society will host a number of public and private fringe events from Sunday 23 to Tuesday 25 September. As ever we will host our flagship conference events - Fabian Question Time and the Fabian Party on the last night of conference.
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Women At Work: Gendered Experience and the Changing World of Work
18 July 2018, 18:30 - 20:00
Discussing the challenges that face women in the world of work and what policies are required to address these and ensure greater gender equality in the workplace. Organised by the Changing Work Centre - a joint research initiative from Community and the Fabian Society.
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Local Fabian Societies Annual Houses of Parliament Tea
10 July 2018, 14:00
Featuring the debate 'Is Britain Becoming More Divided?' and afternoon tea in the Cholmondeley Room. Members of local Fabian Societies are invited to join us for the afternoon in the Houses of Parliament for a debate and afternoon tea to celebrate the achievements of local Fabians from the past year.
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Better off
This report examines key economic policy priorities for the left after the coronavirus shock and ensuing recession and explores how these policies should be designed to reshape the British economy in the long term.
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The self-employment justice gap
This report makes the case for an online dispute resolution (ODR) service for self-employed workers and explores the role such a service could provide. It shows that self-employed workers face challenges distinct from employees and argues for new sys...
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Public Service Futures
In this collection, contributors from across Europe and the UK offer an insight into how the 2020s can be a time of great possibility for public services, with huge potential for new technologies to meet our shared needs and strong public interest in...
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Let Us Face The Future Again
After a disastrous election result, Wes Streeting MP sets out a Labour programme which can win again and, in so doing, improve the lives of millions. In the spirit of the 1945 Labour manifesto, he suggests it is time for Labour to face the future aga...
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Path to power
As Labour members and supporters cast their votes for the person they most trust to meet the challenges ahead, we asked all three leadership contenders to set out their priorities for leading the party back to power. Here, Rebecca Long-Bailey, Lisa N...
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Framing the Future
A joint report from the Fabian Society and Bright Blue calls for a new pensions commission and presents plans for how it should work
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Where next?
A revolution in social security is needed after the general election including a 1-year emergency plan and a 10-year blueprint for reform, according to a new Fabian Society report published after 9 months of consultation.
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People not problems
People not Problems sets out the real-life challenges of those facing severe and multiple disadvantage and asks policymakers to respond.
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Everyday Socialism
Good jobs, responsible employers and prosperous communities are the foundation of a thriving economy. How can we ensure that they are available to everyone, no matter where they live?
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Beyond affordability
New Fabian Society research reveals that renters’ support for rent controls is motivated by more than just saving money, with the results suggesting private renters want rent regulation to tackle insecurity and unfair treatment.
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Progressive federalism
A new Fabian Society report argues progressive federalism is better than independence for Scotland.
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Capital gains
Capital Gains presents proposals to Sadiq Khan for his second term as London mayor.
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Spring 2020
This edition of the Fabian Review looks at Labour's new leader in a crisis-hit world featuring Tim Heppell, Anneliese Dodds MP and David Coats, plus a special on the state of the union with Ian Murray MP, Harriet Protheroe Davis and Sarah Creighton.
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Autumn 2019
This edition of the Fabian Review focuses on the battle for the souls of the Labour and Conservative parties with contributions from Zubaida Haque, Paul Mason, Rosie Duffield MP, Rosena Allin-Khan MP, and Daniel Johnson MSP, plus Kate Murray talks to...
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Summer 2019
This edition of the Fabian Review explores ideas on greening Labour with contributions from Ed Miliband MP, Sue Hayman MP, and Nadia Whittome plus Kate Murray talks to Yvette Cooper MP.
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Spring 2019
This edition of the Fabian Review asks if Labour will sink or swim after its biggest split in nearly 40 years with Dianne Hayter, Ben Bradshaw MP and Ann Pettifor plus Kate Murray talks to Richard Corbett MEP.
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Winter 2018
This edition of the Fabian Review focuses on new ideas to renew the centre-left with Matthew Laza, Liz Kendall MP and Daniel Sleat plus Kate Murray talks to Lisa Nandy MP.
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Autumn 2018
This edition of the Fabian Review focuses on what a radical Labour party in government could do to ensure its success with Angela Eagle, Faiza Shaheen and Paul Mason plus Emma Burnell talks to Jon Trickett.
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Summer 2018
This edition of the Fabian Review focuses on the future political landscape for Labour with Catherine West, Dave Ward and Thangam Debbonaire, plus Kate Murray talks to Andrew Adonis.
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Spring 2018
This edition of Fabian Review focuses on the impact of gentrification on our cities - and our political class - with Luke John Davies, Gloria de Piero and Loretta Lees.
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Winter 2017
This edition of Fabian Review focuses on how Labour needs to reshape the economy, with Michael Jacobs, Chi Onwurah MP, Caroline Flint MP, Andrew Cumbers and David Walker, plus Kate Murray interviews shadow equalities minister Dawn Butler MP.
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Autumn 2017
This edition of Fabian Review focuses on Labour's offer for social security, public services and workers with Ruth Patrick, Heather Wakefield and Jane Mansour, plus Kate Murray interviews David Lammy MP.
Also in this issue: Allen Simpson makes the...
Summer 2017
This edition of Fabian Review focuses on the task ahead for Labour with Lewis Baston, Jeremy Gilbert, Philip Collins and Olivia Bailey, plus Kate Murray interviews Emily Thornberry MP.
Also in this issue: Charles Lees assesses Martin Schulz and the ...
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