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Bringing extraordinary ideas and everyday experience together to tackle the challenges facing us all.
The education system is failing too many working-class pupils, but we can turn it around.

Jonathan Slater, Former Perm Sect at the Department for Education on BBC Radio 4 Today, discussing a new report from the UCL Policy Lab on how we can improve standards for poorer pupils.
October 27, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Thank you to everyone who joined us in Manchester for this year's Conservative Conference, for excellent, packed-out conversations - from the future of conservatism and public service reform, to how we can rebuild social cohesion.
October 8, 2025 at 1:55 PM
A new future for universities: how can we ensure universities support British success and build local pride?

With @moreincommonuk.bsky.social
October 5, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Economic Reset: The Future of Conservative Economics

With @moreincommonuk.bsky.social
October 5, 2025 at 3:57 PM
This Place Matters: Social Cohesion for a New Age

With @moreincommonuk.bsky.social @citizensuk.org and @webelonguk.bsky.social
October 5, 2025 at 3:57 PM
How can we put civil society at the heart of public service reform?

With @demos-uk.bsky.social @lbfew.bsky.social
October 5, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Join us at the Conservative Party conference in Manchester.

Firs up on Monday ➡️ Conservative Thinking at the Crossroads: Where Next for the Right?
October 5, 2025 at 3:57 PM
We were joined by leaders from across Britain for a celebration of what brings us together.

In partnership with @citizensuk.org @moreincommonuk.bsky.social and @belongnetwork.bsky.social. Thank you to all those who came along.
September 30, 2025 at 8:16 AM
📍Join us as 12:00 for our first event Richard Hermer KC, Attorney General in conversation with @mds49.bsky.social.

Sherwood Arena Room, ACC.
September 28, 2025 at 7:27 AM
And our final event in Liverpool.

What do we think of the speech? Expert analysis of the Prime Minister’s speech

In partnership with @moreincommonuk.bsky.social.
September 27, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Building support for Net Zero: how can we ensure local support for a national mission?
September 27, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Immigration and the fair economy: does the Immigration White Paper undermine the government's ambition to tackle poverty?
September 27, 2025 at 12:41 PM
What the Public Thinks: what's next for UK aid?
September 27, 2025 at 12:41 PM
A new future for universities: how can universities help support national renewal and local pride?
September 27, 2025 at 12:41 PM
A special Guardian Podcast Live with @andyburnham.bsky.social. Hosted by @pippacrerar.bsky.social and @kiranstacey.bsky.social.

In partnership with @moreincommonuk.bsky.social.
September 27, 2025 at 12:41 PM
A better future for the NHS: can the NHS become a source of innovation and opportunity for Britain?
September 27, 2025 at 12:41 PM
People powered reform: how can we put civil society at the heart of public service reform?

In partnership with @demos-uk.bsky.social. Featuring @georgiagould.bsky.social and @anooshc.bsky.social.
September 27, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Changing culture conflicts: where next for the culture wars and EDI?

In partnership with @moreincommonuk.bsky.social and @ox.ac.uk.
September 27, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Rebalancing the economy: how can Britain foster growth and opportunity across the country?
September 27, 2025 at 12:41 PM
A new age of work: how labour can seize the agenda on dignity at work?

In partnership with @timewise.bsky.social.
September 27, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Next up Beyond Blue Labour: does communitarianism present a roadmap for renewing Britain with @powertochange.org.uk and We're Right Here.
September 27, 2025 at 12:41 PM
🧵Following on from the Lib Dem and Reform conferences, we're now off to Labour. Join us in Liverpool for our packed programme. First up, Richard Hermer in conversation with @mds49.bsky.social on the rule of law and its role in building a secure and prosperous Britain.
September 27, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Today the government announced major new electoral reforms. They are designed to tackle crucial challenges for our democracy. @mds49.bsky.social on the public appetite for change.
July 17, 2025 at 2:14 PM
How can we make developments in AI work for working people?

Great to see the Prime Minister out the government’s plan at UCL today, alongside inspiring scientists, medics, entrepreneurs and community leaders.
January 13, 2025 at 12:57 PM
We were delighted to host Pat McFadden MP at @uclofficial.bsky.social East today as he set out the governments plan to reform the state.

At UCL Policy Lab we’re proud to be partnering with researchers, community leaders, civil society and govt to help drive a new era in public service reform.
December 9, 2024 at 4:30 PM