@bethgardiner-smith.bsky.social
This is absolutely right from @sundersays.bsky.social . And the Home Office’s own internal research contradicts it!
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October 23, 2025 at 11:11 AM
This is absolutely right from @sundersays.bsky.social . And the Home Office’s own internal research contradicts it!
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Great to meet with you @bengoldsborough.bsky.social.
📚 Read Ben’s brilliant essay on defending liberal democracy for populism in our new @futuregovforum.bsky.social
collection here www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/wp-content/u...
📚 Read Ben’s brilliant essay on defending liberal democracy for populism in our new @futuregovforum.bsky.social
collection here www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/wp-content/u...
October 15, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Great to meet with you @bengoldsborough.bsky.social.
📚 Read Ben’s brilliant essay on defending liberal democracy for populism in our new @futuregovforum.bsky.social
collection here www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/wp-content/u...
📚 Read Ben’s brilliant essay on defending liberal democracy for populism in our new @futuregovforum.bsky.social
collection here www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/wp-content/u...
Thinking of all the friends and neighbours observing Yom Kippur today. We will always stand with you against hate and racism.
October 2, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Thinking of all the friends and neighbours observing Yom Kippur today. We will always stand with you against hate and racism.
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Kicking off our @futuregovforum.bsky.social event, ‘Labour, Populism & the Future of Asylum’, to a packed room at #Lab25
September 28, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Kicking off our @futuregovforum.bsky.social event, ‘Labour, Populism & the Future of Asylum’, to a packed room at #Lab25
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The future of asylum. I am one of the contributors to this wide-ranging @futuregovforum.bsky.social collection published today
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/resource/the...
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/resource/the...
The Future of Asylum - A vision for renewal - Future Governance Forum
The Future of Asylum - A vision for renewal considers how the government can reform and renew the asylum system.
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk
September 26, 2025 at 11:31 AM
The future of asylum. I am one of the contributors to this wide-ranging @futuregovforum.bsky.social collection published today
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/resource/the...
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/resource/the...
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NEW: 'The Future of Asylum - A vision for renewal’ essay collection published today offers bold ideas for reform & renewal of #asylum
Tackling the big questions from ‘contribution’ & community cohesion to asylum hotels & international reform.
Read ⏬
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/resource/the...
Tackling the big questions from ‘contribution’ & community cohesion to asylum hotels & international reform.
Read ⏬
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/resource/the...
The Future of Asylum - A vision for renewal - Future Governance Forum
The Future of Asylum - A vision for renewal considers how the government can reform and renew the asylum system.
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk
September 26, 2025 at 8:17 AM
NEW: 'The Future of Asylum - A vision for renewal’ essay collection published today offers bold ideas for reform & renewal of #asylum
Tackling the big questions from ‘contribution’ & community cohesion to asylum hotels & international reform.
Read ⏬
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/resource/the...
Tackling the big questions from ‘contribution’ & community cohesion to asylum hotels & international reform.
Read ⏬
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/resource/the...
Reform UK and others will say this is a drop in the ocean. But this really is groundbreaking.
As someone who's spent recent years campaigning for safe processing from France to disrupt dangerous journeys, and saw Brexit take away the last 'safe route' for families. This is a major step forward.
As someone who's spent recent years campaigning for safe processing from France to disrupt dangerous journeys, and saw Brexit take away the last 'safe route' for families. This is a major step forward.
The first people have now arrived in the UK under the new route allowing asylum seekers to apply for transfer from France
A family of three, including a small child, have arrived, while four people have been removed under the UK-France treaty, which aims to reduce demand for small boat crossings
A family of three, including a small child, have arrived, while four people have been removed under the UK-France treaty, which aims to reduce demand for small boat crossings
September 24, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Reform UK and others will say this is a drop in the ocean. But this really is groundbreaking.
As someone who's spent recent years campaigning for safe processing from France to disrupt dangerous journeys, and saw Brexit take away the last 'safe route' for families. This is a major step forward.
As someone who's spent recent years campaigning for safe processing from France to disrupt dangerous journeys, and saw Brexit take away the last 'safe route' for families. This is a major step forward.
For those off to #Lab25 this weekend - make sure you check out the FGF hub in the ACC.
⭐ 3-4pm Sunday 28th, Labour, Populism & the Future of Asylum.
We'll be talking what's working (and not) with Labour's approach to asylum. And how centre-left governments should respond to the threat of populism.
⭐ 3-4pm Sunday 28th, Labour, Populism & the Future of Asylum.
We'll be talking what's working (and not) with Labour's approach to asylum. And how centre-left governments should respond to the threat of populism.
This week we'll be at #Lab25, hosting 12 events featuring:
➡️ Ministers Liz Kendall, James Murray, Josh Simons, Kirsty McNeill & Lucy Rigby
➡️ Mayors Brabin, Ward, Coppard & Godwin
➡️ Fmr ministers/officials James Purnell & Helen MacNamara
Full agenda 👇
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/party-confer...
➡️ Ministers Liz Kendall, James Murray, Josh Simons, Kirsty McNeill & Lucy Rigby
➡️ Mayors Brabin, Ward, Coppard & Godwin
➡️ Fmr ministers/officials James Purnell & Helen MacNamara
Full agenda 👇
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/party-confer...
September 23, 2025 at 5:12 PM
For those off to #Lab25 this weekend - make sure you check out the FGF hub in the ACC.
⭐ 3-4pm Sunday 28th, Labour, Populism & the Future of Asylum.
We'll be talking what's working (and not) with Labour's approach to asylum. And how centre-left governments should respond to the threat of populism.
⭐ 3-4pm Sunday 28th, Labour, Populism & the Future of Asylum.
We'll be talking what's working (and not) with Labour's approach to asylum. And how centre-left governments should respond to the threat of populism.
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NEW: FGF's @bethgardiner-smith.bsky.social & @emilyagraham.bsky.social argue the UK must lead international efforts to renew refugee protection
In an essay published today, they propose three reforms, including #asylum processing along migration routes ⏬
futuregovforum.substack.com/p/the-refuge...
In an essay published today, they propose three reforms, including #asylum processing along migration routes ⏬
futuregovforum.substack.com/p/the-refuge...
The Refugee Convention 75 years on: the case for renewal
By Beth Gardiner-Smith, FGF Senior Policy Associate and Emily Graham, FGF Policy Associate.
futuregovforum.substack.com
September 22, 2025 at 11:56 AM
NEW: FGF's @bethgardiner-smith.bsky.social & @emilyagraham.bsky.social argue the UK must lead international efforts to renew refugee protection
In an essay published today, they propose three reforms, including #asylum processing along migration routes ⏬
futuregovforum.substack.com/p/the-refuge...
In an essay published today, they propose three reforms, including #asylum processing along migration routes ⏬
futuregovforum.substack.com/p/the-refuge...
📣 📣 New today
The UK should lead a coalition to reform the implementation of the Refugee Convention and deliver a system that's fairer, safe and more controlled.
A thread 🧵
futuregovforum.substack.com/p/the-refuge...
The UK should lead a coalition to reform the implementation of the Refugee Convention and deliver a system that's fairer, safe and more controlled.
A thread 🧵
futuregovforum.substack.com/p/the-refuge...
The Refugee Convention 75 years on: the case for renewal
By Beth Gardiner-Smith, FGF Senior Policy Associate and Emily Graham, FGF Policy Associate.
futuregovforum.substack.com
September 22, 2025 at 1:52 PM
📣 📣 New today
The UK should lead a coalition to reform the implementation of the Refugee Convention and deliver a system that's fairer, safe and more controlled.
A thread 🧵
futuregovforum.substack.com/p/the-refuge...
The UK should lead a coalition to reform the implementation of the Refugee Convention and deliver a system that's fairer, safe and more controlled.
A thread 🧵
futuregovforum.substack.com/p/the-refuge...
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Bold 'control and compassion' approach can reduce small boat numbers.
'“The new Home Secretary needs to seize the initiative on small boats with a real-world plan that is bold enough to have an impact but founded on hard evidence of what works'.
www.britishfuture.org/bold-control...
'“The new Home Secretary needs to seize the initiative on small boats with a real-world plan that is bold enough to have an impact but founded on hard evidence of what works'.
www.britishfuture.org/bold-control...
Bold 'control & compassion' approach can reduce small boat numbers - new report - British Future
New evidence shows how a 'routes & returns' approach could combine control and compassion to reduce small boat asylum crossings.
www.britishfuture.org
September 17, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Bold 'control and compassion' approach can reduce small boat numbers.
'“The new Home Secretary needs to seize the initiative on small boats with a real-world plan that is bold enough to have an impact but founded on hard evidence of what works'.
www.britishfuture.org/bold-control...
'“The new Home Secretary needs to seize the initiative on small boats with a real-world plan that is bold enough to have an impact but founded on hard evidence of what works'.
www.britishfuture.org/bold-control...
📖 👇 First of a series of essays we have coming up tackling the big questions on the 'Future of Asylum' and how Progressives should respond.
@akikohart.bsky.social on the ECHR argues we need fewer lofty appeals and history lessons, and more practical appeals to how it benefits each of us.
@akikohart.bsky.social on the ECHR argues we need fewer lofty appeals and history lessons, and more practical appeals to how it benefits each of us.
In a new essay from FGF's forthcoming collection, ‘The Future of #Asylum: A vision for renewal’, Liberty’s Akiko Hart calls time on fantasy politics - leaving the #ECHR won’t stop the boats
Read in full ⏬⏬ ⏬
futuregovforum.substack.com/p/rewrite-th...
Read in full ⏬⏬ ⏬
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 16, 2025 at 4:02 PM
📖 👇 First of a series of essays we have coming up tackling the big questions on the 'Future of Asylum' and how Progressives should respond.
@akikohart.bsky.social on the ECHR argues we need fewer lofty appeals and history lessons, and more practical appeals to how it benefits each of us.
@akikohart.bsky.social on the ECHR argues we need fewer lofty appeals and history lessons, and more practical appeals to how it benefits each of us.
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New UK-France deal on asylum is groundbreaking - moves towards both *deterring* small boat crossings & *diverting* ppl onto safer routes.
My colleagues @bethgardiner-smith.bsky.social and @emilyagraham.bsky.social have written for @labourlist.bsky.social this morning: labourlist.org/2025/07/keir...
My colleagues @bethgardiner-smith.bsky.social and @emilyagraham.bsky.social have written for @labourlist.bsky.social this morning: labourlist.org/2025/07/keir...
Ex-Cooper aide: 'Keir's ground-breaking deal with France suggests his migration approach could be bearing fruit' - LabourList
On entering No.10 last year, the Prime Minister pledged to reset the government’s approach on tackling people smuggling. This ground-breaking deal with France suggests this approach could finally be b...
labourlist.org
July 11, 2025 at 8:26 AM
New UK-France deal on asylum is groundbreaking - moves towards both *deterring* small boat crossings & *diverting* ppl onto safer routes.
My colleagues @bethgardiner-smith.bsky.social and @emilyagraham.bsky.social have written for @labourlist.bsky.social this morning: labourlist.org/2025/07/keir...
My colleagues @bethgardiner-smith.bsky.social and @emilyagraham.bsky.social have written for @labourlist.bsky.social this morning: labourlist.org/2025/07/keir...
The UK-France migration deal combines pragmatism with progressive principles.
This new alliance might just have provided the answer to social democrats seeking a response to the populist right.
Our piece for @labourlist.bsky.social @emilyagraham.bsky.social
labourlist.org/2025/07/keir...
This new alliance might just have provided the answer to social democrats seeking a response to the populist right.
Our piece for @labourlist.bsky.social @emilyagraham.bsky.social
labourlist.org/2025/07/keir...
Ex-Cooper aide: 'Keir's ground-breaking deal with France suggests his migration approach could be bearing fruit' - LabourList
On entering No.10 last year, the Prime Minister pledged to reset the government’s approach on tackling people smuggling. This ground-breaking deal with France suggests this approach could finally be b...
labourlist.org
July 11, 2025 at 10:04 AM
The UK-France migration deal combines pragmatism with progressive principles.
This new alliance might just have provided the answer to social democrats seeking a response to the populist right.
Our piece for @labourlist.bsky.social @emilyagraham.bsky.social
labourlist.org/2025/07/keir...
This new alliance might just have provided the answer to social democrats seeking a response to the populist right.
Our piece for @labourlist.bsky.social @emilyagraham.bsky.social
labourlist.org/2025/07/keir...
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Read coverage of the report in today's Daily Mirror 🗞️⬇️
✍️ @daveburke12.bsky.social
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
✍️ @daveburke12.bsky.social
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Radical asylum change could send small boat crossings plummeting, report claims
A former advisor to Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has called on the UK and French governments to copy measures Joe Biden brought in to tackle dangerous migration
www.mirror.co.uk
May 15, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Read coverage of the report in today's Daily Mirror 🗞️⬇️
✍️ @daveburke12.bsky.social
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
✍️ @daveburke12.bsky.social
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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Could UK + France + neighbours cooperate on an orderly, workable + humane plan to stop boats crossing Channel? Beth Gardiner-Smith & Emily Graham for Future Governance Forum set out how UK/France cooperation on processing claims + returns could work
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/resource/asy...
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/resource/asy...
Asylum Management Centres: A new approach to tackle small boat crossings - Future Governance Forum
A realistic path to reduce dangerous small boat crossings and restore control at the border - while upholding international law.
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk
May 15, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Could UK + France + neighbours cooperate on an orderly, workable + humane plan to stop boats crossing Channel? Beth Gardiner-Smith & Emily Graham for Future Governance Forum set out how UK/France cooperation on processing claims + returns could work
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/resource/asy...
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/resource/asy...
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📣 OUT NOW – Asylum Management Centres: A new approach to tackle small boat crossings
FGF report proposes new asylum centres in France to reduce boat arrivals.
✍️ Beth Gardiner-Smith, Snr Associate & fmr Yvette Cooper advisor & Emily Graham, Associate
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/resource/asy...
FGF report proposes new asylum centres in France to reduce boat arrivals.
✍️ Beth Gardiner-Smith, Snr Associate & fmr Yvette Cooper advisor & Emily Graham, Associate
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/resource/asy...
May 15, 2025 at 7:51 AM
📣 OUT NOW – Asylum Management Centres: A new approach to tackle small boat crossings
FGF report proposes new asylum centres in France to reduce boat arrivals.
✍️ Beth Gardiner-Smith, Snr Associate & fmr Yvette Cooper advisor & Emily Graham, Associate
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/resource/asy...
FGF report proposes new asylum centres in France to reduce boat arrivals.
✍️ Beth Gardiner-Smith, Snr Associate & fmr Yvette Cooper advisor & Emily Graham, Associate
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/resource/asy...
📌 Our new report on a solution to the Channel is out today.
If you haven’t read it yet (?!) here’s a helpful thread from Emily with the main ideas.. @futuregovforum.bsky.social
If you haven’t read it yet (?!) here’s a helpful thread from Emily with the main ideas.. @futuregovforum.bsky.social
👉 Published today: new proposal to open access to UK asylum system from France to reduce people crossing the Channel by small boat
So what are we proposing - and most importantly - why do we think this will work? 🧵
So what are we proposing - and most importantly - why do we think this will work? 🧵
📣 OUT NOW – Asylum Management Centres: A new approach to tackle small boat crossings
FGF report proposes new asylum centres in France to reduce boat arrivals.
✍️ Beth Gardiner-Smith, Snr Associate & fmr Yvette Cooper advisor & Emily Graham, Associate
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/resource/asy...
FGF report proposes new asylum centres in France to reduce boat arrivals.
✍️ Beth Gardiner-Smith, Snr Associate & fmr Yvette Cooper advisor & Emily Graham, Associate
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/resource/asy...
May 15, 2025 at 1:08 PM
📌 Our new report on a solution to the Channel is out today.
If you haven’t read it yet (?!) here’s a helpful thread from Emily with the main ideas.. @futuregovforum.bsky.social
If you haven’t read it yet (?!) here’s a helpful thread from Emily with the main ideas.. @futuregovforum.bsky.social