News & Insight

29 September 2015

This Labour party conference fringe event, in partnership with Heathrow, explored the idea of the northern powerhouse, in particular whether it can reduce the north-south divide, and the political opportunities for Labour. We were joined by: Conor McGinn MP (opposition whip),...

29 September 2015

Following the launch of our cross-party report published with CentreForum and BrightBlue, The Generation Game, this panel explored how the government's spending choices will impact on older people and other vulnerable sections of society. We were joined by Debbie Abrahams MP (shadow...

28 September 2015

The last several months have been a period of deep introspection for Labour party members. We emerged from the election in May bruised and unsure about our future. Contrast then to now. However unexpected the direction of the leadership election may...

28 September 2015

I saw a Trident submarine surface once, a huge, slow black shape on a summer’s day in the Firth of Clyde. It was out of place amidst the sailing yachts and ferry boats, a hulking presence that seemed irrelevant compared...

28 September 2015

At this year's Fabian Question Time, we welcomed Ben Bradshaw MP (Exeter), Angela Rayner MP (Ashton-under-Lyne), Yvonne Roberts (chief leader-writer, The Observer) and Andrew Harrop (general secretary, the Fabian Society) to discuss unity under Corbyn, what the Party should do in opposition, and...

28 September 2015

Although we face at least another five years in opposition, Labour – if we are smart – can play an important role in shaping the security, defence and international policies of our country. Not least because the Tories are bitterly...