Adam Terry
@adamterryfgf.bsky.social
Deputy Director @futuregovforum.bsky.social
Politics and policy geek | Bearded north London music lover | Twin father and sometime trailing spouse
Politics and policy geek | Bearded north London music lover | Twin father and sometime trailing spouse
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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...
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.
labourlist.org
November 7, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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...
labourlist.org/2025/11/depa...
ICYMI, this week @futuregovforum.bsky.social published our latest report, the result of an in-depth investigation into how the centre of govt operates.
Today our director @yeowell.bsky.social writes for @labourlist.bsky.social on our key findings & recommendations: labourlist.org/2025/11/depa...
Today our director @yeowell.bsky.social writes for @labourlist.bsky.social on our key findings & recommendations: 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.
labourlist.org
November 7, 2025 at 9:18 AM
ICYMI, this week @futuregovforum.bsky.social published our latest report, the result of an in-depth investigation into how the centre of govt operates.
Today our director @yeowell.bsky.social writes for @labourlist.bsky.social on our key findings & recommendations: labourlist.org/2025/11/depa...
Today our director @yeowell.bsky.social writes for @labourlist.bsky.social on our key findings & recommendations: labourlist.org/2025/11/depa...
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This is exactly the kind of sober, radical rethink we need, focused on redistributing power so the government can, y'know, Do Things.
I've been involved in a small way, and am finishing a companion paper, on which more soon.
I've been involved in a small way, and am finishing a companion paper, on which more soon.
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-...
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 8:51 AM
This is exactly the kind of sober, radical rethink we need, focused on redistributing power so the government can, y'know, Do Things.
I've been involved in a small way, and am finishing a companion paper, on which more soon.
I've been involved in a small way, and am finishing a companion paper, on which more soon.
Incredibly proud of our new @futuregovforum.bsky.social report on how to reform the centre of govt.
'Transforming Downing St' is the culmination of a huge amount of team work and 100+ interviews with a range of experts throughout 2025
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/resource/in-...
'Transforming Downing St' is the culmination of a huge amount of team work and 100+ interviews with a range of experts throughout 2025
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 12:21 PM
Incredibly proud of our new @futuregovforum.bsky.social report on how to reform the centre of govt.
'Transforming Downing St' is the culmination of a huge amount of team work and 100+ interviews with a range of experts throughout 2025
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/resource/in-...
'Transforming Downing St' is the culmination of a huge amount of team work and 100+ interviews with a range of experts throughout 2025
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/resource/in-...
Reposted by Adam Terry
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-...
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
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-...
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-...
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Ahead of Budget, where do voters stand on tax and the dilemmas facing government?
Big new @persuasionuk.bsky.social report out today on this.
TL;DR as risky as breaching the manifesto is for Lab - failing on public services, cost of living and child poverty is *far riskier* for Lab.
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Big new @persuasionuk.bsky.social report out today on this.
TL;DR as risky as breaching the manifesto is for Lab - failing on public services, cost of living and child poverty is *far riskier* for Lab.
🧵
October 29, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Ahead of Budget, where do voters stand on tax and the dilemmas facing government?
Big new @persuasionuk.bsky.social report out today on this.
TL;DR as risky as breaching the manifesto is for Lab - failing on public services, cost of living and child poverty is *far riskier* for Lab.
🧵
Big new @persuasionuk.bsky.social report out today on this.
TL;DR as risky as breaching the manifesto is for Lab - failing on public services, cost of living and child poverty is *far riskier* for Lab.
🧵
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How Labour can attack deportation plans, by Phil Tinline
How Labour can attack deportation plans
I suggested an app called “Will the Tories/Reform deport you?”. Then someone actually made it
www.newstatesman.com
October 24, 2025 at 1:37 PM
How Labour can attack deportation plans, by Phil Tinline
“We don’t regulate just for the sake of it … Effective regulation should be something to be proud of.”
@futuregovforum.bsky.social Chief Economist @danrcorry.bsky.social writes for @civilserviceworld.bsky.social on how to think harder about regulation
www.civilserviceworld.com/news/article...
@futuregovforum.bsky.social Chief Economist @danrcorry.bsky.social writes for @civilserviceworld.bsky.social on how to think harder about regulation
www.civilserviceworld.com/news/article...
The UK needs regulation – but we can do it an awful lot better
Smart, pro-growth regulation is needed, says former No.10 Policy Unit head Dan Corry, who recently carried out a review of regulation at Defra
www.civilserviceworld.com
October 27, 2025 at 4:44 PM
“We don’t regulate just for the sake of it … Effective regulation should be something to be proud of.”
@futuregovforum.bsky.social Chief Economist @danrcorry.bsky.social writes for @civilserviceworld.bsky.social on how to think harder about regulation
www.civilserviceworld.com/news/article...
@futuregovforum.bsky.social Chief Economist @danrcorry.bsky.social writes for @civilserviceworld.bsky.social on how to think harder about regulation
www.civilserviceworld.com/news/article...
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"Let's not forget, when we remember the service and the sacrifice with this poppy, that the people who bled and died for our democracy and our freedom, weren't just my grandfather who looked like me & worshipped the same God, but people across Empire & Commonwealth, who were Muslim, Sikh & Hindu'
October 26, 2025 at 10:13 AM
"Let's not forget, when we remember the service and the sacrifice with this poppy, that the people who bled and died for our democracy and our freedom, weren't just my grandfather who looked like me & worshipped the same God, but people across Empire & Commonwealth, who were Muslim, Sikh & Hindu'
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"Unfortunately it's not in our strategic interests to say the racist part out loud" is quite the advice.
October 25, 2025 at 8:21 PM
"Unfortunately it's not in our strategic interests to say the racist part out loud" is quite the advice.
If you're not yet subscribed to @pollymackenzie.bsky.social's wonderful new 'How to run a country' Substack... well, then, for goodness' sake get on it.
This week: what if we were honest and optimistic about the fact the UK is getting older?
open.substack.com/pub/howtorun...
This week: what if we were honest and optimistic about the fact the UK is getting older?
open.substack.com/pub/howtorun...
We must love the country we are
How to make the most of an ageing society
open.substack.com
October 24, 2025 at 7:51 AM
If you're not yet subscribed to @pollymackenzie.bsky.social's wonderful new 'How to run a country' Substack... well, then, for goodness' sake get on it.
This week: what if we were honest and optimistic about the fact the UK is getting older?
open.substack.com/pub/howtorun...
This week: what if we were honest and optimistic about the fact the UK is getting older?
open.substack.com/pub/howtorun...
Great to see Ben meeting with my @futuregovforum.bsky.social colleagues @emilyagraham.bsky.social and @bethgardiner-smith.bsky.social to talk reform of the asylum system.
Ben wrote a great essay for our recent collection 'A vision for renewal': www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/resource/the...
Ben wrote a great essay for our recent collection 'A vision for renewal': www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/resource/the...
October 16, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Great to see Ben meeting with my @futuregovforum.bsky.social colleagues @emilyagraham.bsky.social and @bethgardiner-smith.bsky.social to talk reform of the asylum system.
Ben wrote a great essay for our recent collection 'A vision for renewal': www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/resource/the...
Ben wrote a great essay for our recent collection 'A vision for renewal': www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/resource/the...
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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 👋
A huge thank you to all those who participated, attended and partnered with us.
Until next year 👋
October 1, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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 👋
A huge thank you to all those who participated, attended and partnered with us.
Until next year 👋
Reposted by Adam Terry
Fairness matters: in every part of our system.
Good to meet Emily and Beth from the @futuregovforum.bsky.social today to talk about how we make asylum and immigration fair, transparent and humane.
Read more in The Future of Asylum: www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/wp-content/u...
Good to meet Emily and Beth from the @futuregovforum.bsky.social today to talk about how we make asylum and immigration fair, transparent and humane.
Read more in The Future of Asylum: www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/wp-content/u...
October 14, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Fairness matters: in every part of our system.
Good to meet Emily and Beth from the @futuregovforum.bsky.social today to talk about how we make asylum and immigration fair, transparent and humane.
Read more in The Future of Asylum: www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/wp-content/u...
Good to meet Emily and Beth from the @futuregovforum.bsky.social today to talk about how we make asylum and immigration fair, transparent and humane.
Read more in The Future of Asylum: www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/wp-content/u...
'The British public is far more sympathetic and generous than recent headlines might suggest'
ICYMI, @alfdubs.bsky.social wrote for @labourlist.bsky.social last week on the divide between Labour and Tories/Reform on asylum & the balance the govt needs to strike:
labourlist.org/2025/10/brit...
ICYMI, @alfdubs.bsky.social wrote for @labourlist.bsky.social last week on the divide between Labour and Tories/Reform on asylum & the balance the govt needs to strike:
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.
labourlist.org
October 13, 2025 at 2:50 PM
'The British public is far more sympathetic and generous than recent headlines might suggest'
ICYMI, @alfdubs.bsky.social wrote for @labourlist.bsky.social last week on the divide between Labour and Tories/Reform on asylum & the balance the govt needs to strike:
labourlist.org/2025/10/brit...
ICYMI, @alfdubs.bsky.social wrote for @labourlist.bsky.social last week on the divide between Labour and Tories/Reform on asylum & the balance the govt needs to strike:
labourlist.org/2025/10/brit...
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My hero is a farmer, not a duck. Which will only make sense if you read this new piece by me, the start of a new substack which I am bravely calling How To Run A Country.
howtorunacountry.substack.com/p/its-the-de...
howtorunacountry.substack.com/p/its-the-de...
It’s the despair that’s going to kill us
Time to cheer up
howtorunacountry.substack.com
October 10, 2025 at 9:05 AM
My hero is a farmer, not a duck. Which will only make sense if you read this new piece by me, the start of a new substack which I am bravely calling How To Run A Country.
howtorunacountry.substack.com/p/its-the-de...
howtorunacountry.substack.com/p/its-the-de...
'Every government has some kind of industrial policy'
@futuregovforum.bsky.social Chief Economist @danrcorry.bsky.social takes a look under the bonnet of this govt's Industrial Strategy to see what it tells us, and where there are Qs to be answered at the Budget
blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandp...
@futuregovforum.bsky.social Chief Economist @danrcorry.bsky.social takes a look under the bonnet of this govt's Industrial Strategy to see what it tells us, and where there are Qs to be answered at the Budget
blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandp...
Labour’s vision of industrial strategy | British Politics and Policy at LSE
Labour' industrial strategy tackles some of the big questions on the relationship between government interference and the market, but leaves others unadressed.
blogs.lse.ac.uk
October 10, 2025 at 12:24 PM
'Every government has some kind of industrial policy'
@futuregovforum.bsky.social Chief Economist @danrcorry.bsky.social takes a look under the bonnet of this govt's Industrial Strategy to see what it tells us, and where there are Qs to be answered at the Budget
blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandp...
@futuregovforum.bsky.social Chief Economist @danrcorry.bsky.social takes a look under the bonnet of this govt's Industrial Strategy to see what it tells us, and where there are Qs to be answered at the Budget
blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandp...
Just ahead of Labour Conference, the govt announced a major new initiative: the £5bn 'Pride in Place' programme, billed as 'a new way for government to work in partnership with communities and neighbourhoods'.
It's a really significant new programme: www.gov.uk/government/p...
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It's a really significant new programme: www.gov.uk/government/p...
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Pride in Place Strategy
The Pride in Place Strategy will help build stronger communities, create thriving places and empower local people.
www.gov.uk
October 9, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Just ahead of Labour Conference, the govt announced a major new initiative: the £5bn 'Pride in Place' programme, billed as 'a new way for government to work in partnership with communities and neighbourhoods'.
It's a really significant new programme: www.gov.uk/government/p...
[1/2]
It's a really significant new programme: www.gov.uk/government/p...
[1/2]
OUT TODAY: @futuregovforum.bsky.social Research Fellow Alex Bevan has written his first report for us:
'Impactful Devolution 03: A toolkit for regional growth and industrial strategy' looks at how to make sure place is central to the government's mission to raise growth and living standards
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'Impactful Devolution 03: A toolkit for regional growth and industrial strategy' looks at how to make sure place is central to the government's mission to raise growth and living standards
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September 24, 2025 at 2:55 PM
OUT TODAY: @futuregovforum.bsky.social Research Fellow Alex Bevan has written his first report for us:
'Impactful Devolution 03: A toolkit for regional growth and industrial strategy' looks at how to make sure place is central to the government's mission to raise growth and living standards
[1/5]
'Impactful Devolution 03: A toolkit for regional growth and industrial strategy' looks at how to make sure place is central to the government's mission to raise growth and living standards
[1/5]
Really timely piece from Akiko Hart, Director of @libertyhq.bsky.social, on the ECHR: context about what it does (and does not) do, options for reform at both UK and European level, and - most importantly of all - how progressives should talk about it
futuregovforum.substack.com/p/rewrite-th...
futuregovforum.substack.com/p/rewrite-th...
Rewrite the Story or Risk It All: Labour’s Test on Human Rights
Akiko Hart is the Director of Liberty.
futuregovforum.substack.com
September 17, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Really timely piece from Akiko Hart, Director of @libertyhq.bsky.social, on the ECHR: context about what it does (and does not) do, options for reform at both UK and European level, and - most importantly of all - how progressives should talk about it
futuregovforum.substack.com/p/rewrite-th...
futuregovforum.substack.com/p/rewrite-th...
This @civilserviceworld.bsky.social piece is a great primer on some of the major announcements in the recent Comprehensive Spending Review: on govt efficiency, the £3.25bn Transformation Fund and review of the HMT 'Green Book'
www.civilserviceworld.com/in-depth/art...
www.civilserviceworld.com/in-depth/art...
Spending Review 2025 recap: Here's everything you need to know
A deep dive into the Spending Review 2025 documents to fish out the details that matter to civil servants. Words by Tevye Markson, Jim Dunton, Suza...
www.civilserviceworld.com
August 12, 2025 at 10:28 AM
This @civilserviceworld.bsky.social piece is a great primer on some of the major announcements in the recent Comprehensive Spending Review: on govt efficiency, the £3.25bn Transformation Fund and review of the HMT 'Green Book'
www.civilserviceworld.com/in-depth/art...
www.civilserviceworld.com/in-depth/art...
Last month Jon Cunliffe's review of the water sector recommended a regulatory change-up, including scrapping Ofwat.
My colleague @danrcorry.bsky.social - who knows a thing or two about regulation - sets out some of the Qs this now poses for the govt: futuregovforum.substack.com/p/how-govern...
My colleague @danrcorry.bsky.social - who knows a thing or two about regulation - sets out some of the Qs this now poses for the govt: futuregovforum.substack.com/p/how-govern...
How government can make a splash reforming our water sector
By Dan Corry, Chief Economist, The Future Governance Forum
futuregovforum.substack.com
August 11, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Last month Jon Cunliffe's review of the water sector recommended a regulatory change-up, including scrapping Ofwat.
My colleague @danrcorry.bsky.social - who knows a thing or two about regulation - sets out some of the Qs this now poses for the govt: futuregovforum.substack.com/p/how-govern...
My colleague @danrcorry.bsky.social - who knows a thing or two about regulation - sets out some of the Qs this now poses for the govt: futuregovforum.substack.com/p/how-govern...
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Read a new article by FGF Chief Economist @danrcorry.bsky.social which analyses government plans to reform our water sector and big questions about what a new regulatory system should look like ⬇️⬇️⬇️
futuregovforum.substack.com/p/how-govern...
futuregovforum.substack.com/p/how-govern...
How government can make a splash reforming our water sector
By Dan Corry, Chief Economist, The Future Governance Forum
futuregovforum.substack.com
August 11, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Read a new article by FGF Chief Economist @danrcorry.bsky.social which analyses government plans to reform our water sector and big questions about what a new regulatory system should look like ⬇️⬇️⬇️
futuregovforum.substack.com/p/how-govern...
futuregovforum.substack.com/p/how-govern...
ICYMI, @futuregovforum.bsky.social had a fantastic blog last month from Emma de Closset at @ukcf.bsky.social reflecting on her move from civil service to civil society [1/3]
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/2025/07/16/o...
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/2025/07/16/o...
One leader’s reflections on moving from the civil service to civil society - Future Governance Forum
Six months ago, I left the civil service to take up a new role leading UK Community Foundations (UKCF). After many years spent in the centre of government – predominantly in No10 and the Cabinet Offic...
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk
August 6, 2025 at 10:28 AM
ICYMI, @futuregovforum.bsky.social had a fantastic blog last month from Emma de Closset at @ukcf.bsky.social reflecting on her move from civil service to civil society [1/3]
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/2025/07/16/o...
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/2025/07/16/o...
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On Times Radio @harrywallop.co.uk show - @philtinline.bsky.social explains FGF’s proposal to improve the asylum system by setting up Asylum Management Centres in France.
Listen from 1hr, 38mins 55 secs ⬇️
@emilyagraham.bsky.social @bethgardiner-smith.bsky.social
www.thetimes.com/radio/show/2...
Listen from 1hr, 38mins 55 secs ⬇️
@emilyagraham.bsky.social @bethgardiner-smith.bsky.social
www.thetimes.com/radio/show/2...
August 1, 2025 at 2:06 PM
On Times Radio @harrywallop.co.uk show - @philtinline.bsky.social explains FGF’s proposal to improve the asylum system by setting up Asylum Management Centres in France.
Listen from 1hr, 38mins 55 secs ⬇️
@emilyagraham.bsky.social @bethgardiner-smith.bsky.social
www.thetimes.com/radio/show/2...
Listen from 1hr, 38mins 55 secs ⬇️
@emilyagraham.bsky.social @bethgardiner-smith.bsky.social
www.thetimes.com/radio/show/2...