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.
FEPS-FABIAN NEW YEAR CONFERENCE 2022
Our first fully hybrid new year conference will look at the shared challenges facing the UK and countries across Europe.
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Fabian Northern Conference
Our second Northern Conference in Leeds and online saw us welcome Rachel Reeves MP, Tracy Brabin and speakers from across the left.
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Prescription For Fairness – Health inequalities launch event
Prescription For Fairness - Health inequalities launch event in partnership with ABPI & Lloyds Pharmacy
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Fabian Society at Labour Party Conference 2021
The Fabian Society are hosting a number of public and private fringe events from Sunday 26 to Tuesday 28 September.
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In Conversation with Jon Cruddas MP
Jon Cruddas MP (Dagenham and Rainham) joined Emma Burnell to talk about his new book, UBI & automation and the future of the Labour Party.
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Jess Phillips MP in conversation with Jacqui Smith
Our latest In Conversation event saw Jess Phillips MP (Shadow Minister for Domestic Violence and Safeguarding) speak candidly with former Home Secretary, Jacqui Smith about violence against women & girls, being a politician and her plans for the future.
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HEARTS AND MINDS: WINNING THE WORKING-CLASS VOTE
Watch the launch of Hearts and Minds: Winning the Working-Class Vote with John Healey MP, Emma Hardy MP, Dan Jarvis MP, Tracy Brabin MP and Paddy Lillis from pamphlet sponsor Usdaw.
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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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Festival of Fabians
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
Watch the full online event again.
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PAST EVENTS
Talking Green: how you can win the argument
18 February 2022, 09:00 - 09:45
Member-only event series where you hear directly from the report authors and take an in-depth look at our policy work.
Continue readingNew Year Conference 2022 (online free ticket) - Cole, Crosland and Webb members
15 January 2022, 09:30 - 17:30
Continue readingFabian Society Labour Party Conference Reception in partnership with Google
27 September 2021, 20:00 - 22:00
Continue readingWales in the UK and Welsh Fabians AGM
01 July 2021, 19:00 - 20:30
The Fabian Society is planning to expand its activity in Wales from 2021 onwards. This follows Welsh Labour’s excellent performance in the 2021 Senedd elections, the re-election of the Welsh Labour government, and the continuing development of Welsh self-government.
Continue readingFEPS -Fabian New Year Conference - new members
16 January 2021, 09:30 - 17 January 2021, 17:56
Continue readingFEPS-Fabian Society New Year Conference - complementary
07 January 2021, 12:00 - 14 January 2021, 12:00
Continue readingThe time is now: How does the climate crisis have it's 'Make Poverty History' Moment?
20 September 2020, 13:00 - 14:00
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.
Continue readingIn 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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A mature approach
Fabian Society research suggests 2 million older voters who did not support Labour in 2019 would consider doing so now.
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New Arrivals
The UK’s response to the Ukraine refugee crisis was shockingly slow and inadequate. In this pamphlet, Thom Brooks sets out a new immigration plan for Labour.
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Bridging the divide
Fabian Society research calls for a broadband discount that will cut the cost of the internet to £15 per month or less for millions of people
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In the shadows
Following the 2022 spring statement, Fabian Society research finds the balance between tax free allowances and social security is unjust, with people on middle and high incomes now able to receive more financial support than those without work
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Talking green
Our latest briefing looks at people’s reactions to the key words politicians and campaigners use when discussing climate change.
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More to do
This Fabian Society report explores unequal experiences of Labour party membership and presents members' views on improving representation and inclusion in the party
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Home front
Our new collection puts forward a new vision for social housing which leaves no one behind. With an introduction by shadow housing minister Mike Amesbury MP and contributions from Florence Eshalomi MP, Paul Dennett, Rachel Blake, Geeta Nanda and more...
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Prescription for fairness
As we look to recover from the greatest public health crisis in a century, the need to tackle health inequalities has become even more critical and clear. This timely collection explores practical solutions for a future government committed to addres...
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The road ahead
In this pamphlet, Labour leader Keir Starmer MP sets out his vision of a fairer, more secure and prosperous Britain, built on Labour values. He proposes 10 principles for a new contract between Labour and the British people, which together make up an...
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Winning 150
Labour must look beyond the Red Wall and its comfort zones to win the next election, finds Fabian Society research director Luke Raikes.
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Fair to all
Fabian Society research finds strong public backing for improved help when people who lose their job.
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Security for everyone
This report examines the future of non-means-tested benefits for working-age adults and children.
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Prizing the Public Pound
In this pamphlet, John Tizard and David Walker make the case for fundamental reform of the way spending decisions are made and checked. They argue that Labour should recover and celebrate its strong tradition of innovation in the mechanics of effecti...
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Counter Culture
In this pamphlet, Kirsty McNeill and Roger Harding argue that we all have a role to play in denying the culture wars peddlers the fight they want. Instead of letting people distract or divide us, we should build a new solidarity strategy, with a posi...
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Early years commission
A new report from the Early Years Commission, jointly run by the Centre for Social Justice and the Fabian Society, puts forward a number of recommendations to transform the lives of our youngest children.
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Spring 2022
This edition of the Fabian Review looks at the cost of living crisis and how Labour creates a stronger economy, featuring Torsten Bell, Shreya Nanda, Aveek Bhattacharya, Jake Shepherd, Claire Walker, Zoë Billingham, Daniel Johnson MSP, Jeevun Sandher...
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Winter 2021
This edition of the Fabian Review considers why women need a Labour government, featuring Harriet Harman MP, Rosie Campbell, Kudsia Batool, Kelly Grehan, Catrin Hughes and Amreen Qureshi. Plus, an interview with Tracy Brabin, mayor of West Yorkshire,...
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Autumn 2021
This edition of the Fabian Review looks at Labour and the ‘new normal’, with Andrew Roe-Crines, Tracey Warren, Jill Rutter and more. Plus, Keir Starmer MP answers our questions.
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Spring 2021
This edition of the Fabian Review looks at a modern relationship between Labour and the unions, featuring Angela Rayner MP, Christopher Massey, Gloria Mills, Kate Dearden, Shelly Asquith and more. Plus, Scottish Labour’s new leader Anas Sarwar talks ...
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Winter 2020
This edition of the Fabian Review looks at obstacles and opportunities for the left in a post-Trump world, featuring Thom Brooks and Amy Dacey. Are we living in rogue state Britain? Luke Cooper and Sonia Adesara investigate. Plus, shadow education se...
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Autumn 2020
This edition of the Fabian Review has a message from the Labour leader, Keir Starmer MP, on fighting for a better future. Faiza Shaheen, Fahmida Rahman and Meredith Whitten put forward their demands for combatting structural inequality. Plus, Vanesha...
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Summer 2020
This edition of the Fabian Review looks at Britain's handling of the coronavirus crisis, featuring Glen O'Hara, Lisa Nandy MP, Lynne Segal and Jo Littler, plus Kate Murray interviews Liam Byrne MP.
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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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Winter 2019
This edition of the Fabian Review features post-election analysis from Andy Price, Eloise Todd, Paula Surridge, Shaista Aziz, Florence Eshalomi MP, Wes Streeting MP, Lara McNeill, Miatta Fahnbulleh, and Frances Ryan.
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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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