Nathan Yeowell
@yeowell.bsky.social
Exec Director of futuregovernanceforum.co.uk
Welsh Labour cllr for Panteg, torfaen.gov.uk
Chair of gwentpensionfund.co.uk
Welsh Labour cllr for Panteg, torfaen.gov.uk
Chair of gwentpensionfund.co.uk
Read why Andy Burnham needs to make Downing Street work for him - and quickly
FGF’s @adamterryfgf.bsky.social sets out what the nerve centre of the PM's Office should look & feel like, from our 'In Power 01: Transforming Downing Street' report proposals🔽
futuregovforum.substack.com/p/andy-burnh...
FGF’s @adamterryfgf.bsky.social sets out what the nerve centre of the PM's Office should look & feel like, from our 'In Power 01: Transforming Downing Street' report proposals🔽
futuregovforum.substack.com/p/andy-burnh...
Andy Burnham needs to make Downing Street work for him - and quickly
By Adam Terry, FGF Deputy Director
futuregovforum.substack.com
July 14, 2026 at 12:47 PM
Read why Andy Burnham needs to make Downing Street work for him - and quickly
FGF’s @adamterryfgf.bsky.social sets out what the nerve centre of the PM's Office should look & feel like, from our 'In Power 01: Transforming Downing Street' report proposals🔽
futuregovforum.substack.com/p/andy-burnh...
FGF’s @adamterryfgf.bsky.social sets out what the nerve centre of the PM's Office should look & feel like, from our 'In Power 01: Transforming Downing Street' report proposals🔽
futuregovforum.substack.com/p/andy-burnh...
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With MPs due to debate the govt's new asylum bill today, one key question facing them will be how to tackle small boat arrivals.
FGF’s new report suggests closer cooperation with Europe is the best way forward.
Check out the full report here 👇
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/resource/ret...
FGF’s new report suggests closer cooperation with Europe is the best way forward.
Check out the full report here 👇
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/resource/ret...
Rethinking Migration 01 - Future Governance Forum
Cutting the number of small boat crossings is crucial to restoring public trust in government. The next Prime Minister will have three years to achieve a significant reduction in irregular Channel cro...
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk
July 13, 2026 at 1:45 PM
With MPs due to debate the govt's new asylum bill today, one key question facing them will be how to tackle small boat arrivals.
FGF’s new report suggests closer cooperation with Europe is the best way forward.
Check out the full report here 👇
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/resource/ret...
FGF’s new report suggests closer cooperation with Europe is the best way forward.
Check out the full report here 👇
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/resource/ret...
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Great that Andy Burnham's team - inc. new CoS James Purnell - are thinking now about what they'd do in govt & how they'd go about it, that includes a restructure of No10
As Sienna notes that's exactly what we called for in our Transforming Downing Street report
www.politicshome.com/news/article...
As Sienna notes that's exactly what we called for in our Transforming Downing Street report
www.politicshome.com/news/article...
Burnham's No 10 Expected To Undergo Restructuring Under Chief Of Staff James Purnell
The Prime Minister’s No 10 office in Downing Street is expected to undergo a significant restructuring under Andy Burnham and his chief of staff Ja...
www.politicshome.com
July 10, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Great that Andy Burnham's team - inc. new CoS James Purnell - are thinking now about what they'd do in govt & how they'd go about it, that includes a restructure of No10
As Sienna notes that's exactly what we called for in our Transforming Downing Street report
www.politicshome.com/news/article...
As Sienna notes that's exactly what we called for in our Transforming Downing Street report
www.politicshome.com/news/article...
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Patrick Maguire writes about Andy Burnham's theory of power: that more must be done to break the grip of the unaccountable state
It's great the new PM is the thinking about power like this: that's exactly what FGF's Phil Tinline argued in his paper 'Power Failure’
www.thetimes.com/comment/colu...
It's great the new PM is the thinking about power like this: that's exactly what FGF's Phil Tinline argued in his paper 'Power Failure’
www.thetimes.com/comment/colu...
July 10, 2026 at 12:50 PM
Patrick Maguire writes about Andy Burnham's theory of power: that more must be done to break the grip of the unaccountable state
It's great the new PM is the thinking about power like this: that's exactly what FGF's Phil Tinline argued in his paper 'Power Failure’
www.thetimes.com/comment/colu...
It's great the new PM is the thinking about power like this: that's exactly what FGF's Phil Tinline argued in his paper 'Power Failure’
www.thetimes.com/comment/colu...
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Read @yeowell.bsky.social's MJ article on how the country finally looks set to have a Prime Minister in Andy Burnham for whom a passion for place and a commitment to #devolution are political fundamentals 🔽🔽🔽
www.themj.co.uk/devolution-b...
www.themj.co.uk/devolution-b...
Devolution: How Burnham can convert ambition into more practical, sustainable action
Manchesterism is coming to London. In Andy Burnham, the country finally looks set to have a Prime Minister for whom a passion for place and a commitment to devolution...
www.themj.co.uk
July 9, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Read @yeowell.bsky.social's MJ article on how the country finally looks set to have a Prime Minister in Andy Burnham for whom a passion for place and a commitment to #devolution are political fundamentals 🔽🔽🔽
www.themj.co.uk/devolution-b...
www.themj.co.uk/devolution-b...
This week, FGF launched State and Nation.
This is a new home for all things FGF, where you'll find our latest thinking on how to transform the state to renew the nation, alongside updates on our research & events.
Subscribe today, and join the convo on how we build a progressive, modern Britain.
This is a new home for all things FGF, where you'll find our latest thinking on how to transform the state to renew the nation, alongside updates on our research & events.
Subscribe today, and join the convo on how we build a progressive, modern Britain.
July 9, 2026 at 2:52 PM
This week, FGF launched State and Nation.
This is a new home for all things FGF, where you'll find our latest thinking on how to transform the state to renew the nation, alongside updates on our research & events.
Subscribe today, and join the convo on how we build a progressive, modern Britain.
This is a new home for all things FGF, where you'll find our latest thinking on how to transform the state to renew the nation, alongside updates on our research & events.
Subscribe today, and join the convo on how we build a progressive, modern Britain.
The new PM will need a clear plan to transform the state itself if they want to renew the nation.
In my latest article, I set out seven key principles which the next leader of the Labour Party should consider in order to achieve this.
(Link in comments)
In my latest article, I set out seven key principles which the next leader of the Labour Party should consider in order to achieve this.
(Link in comments)
July 9, 2026 at 10:30 AM
The new PM will need a clear plan to transform the state itself if they want to renew the nation.
In my latest article, I set out seven key principles which the next leader of the Labour Party should consider in order to achieve this.
(Link in comments)
In my latest article, I set out seven key principles which the next leader of the Labour Party should consider in order to achieve this.
(Link in comments)
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🚨Published today 🚨
Today FGF publishes a new report setting out how the new PM can win back public trust and deliver on one of voters’ top priorities by creating an asylum system that is fair, controlled and workable.
Full report in comments.
Today FGF publishes a new report setting out how the new PM can win back public trust and deliver on one of voters’ top priorities by creating an asylum system that is fair, controlled and workable.
Full report in comments.
Rethinking Migration 01 - Future Governance Forum
Cutting the number of small boat crossings is crucial to restoring public trust in government. The next Prime Minister will have three years to achieve a significant reduction in irregular Channel cro...
futuregovernanceforum.co.uk
July 7, 2026 at 9:13 AM
🚨Published today 🚨
Today FGF publishes a new report setting out how the new PM can win back public trust and deliver on one of voters’ top priorities by creating an asylum system that is fair, controlled and workable.
Full report in comments.
Today FGF publishes a new report setting out how the new PM can win back public trust and deliver on one of voters’ top priorities by creating an asylum system that is fair, controlled and workable.
Full report in comments.
What do you think @andyburnham.bsky.social should do in his first 100 days?
I’ve explained why Andy could establish a Department of the Prime Minister, in @georgeeaton.bsky.social's @arguablymag.bsky.social
www.arguably.uk/p/20-ideas-f...
I’ve explained why Andy could establish a Department of the Prime Minister, in @georgeeaton.bsky.social's @arguablymag.bsky.social
www.arguably.uk/p/20-ideas-f...
20 ideas for Andy Burnham’s 100 days
Policy experts on how the next Prime Minister can turn the UK around
www.arguably.uk
July 6, 2026 at 3:18 PM
What do you think @andyburnham.bsky.social should do in his first 100 days?
I’ve explained why Andy could establish a Department of the Prime Minister, in @georgeeaton.bsky.social's @arguablymag.bsky.social
www.arguably.uk/p/20-ideas-f...
I’ve explained why Andy could establish a Department of the Prime Minister, in @georgeeaton.bsky.social's @arguablymag.bsky.social
www.arguably.uk/p/20-ideas-f...
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Female-only founding teams get 2% of venture capital while ethnically diverse founders are half as likely to secure funding as their white counterparts
Our report with HSBC Innovation Bank will explore how improving #accesstofinance for underinvested founders can deliver innovation, jobs & growth
Our report with HSBC Innovation Bank will explore how improving #accesstofinance for underinvested founders can deliver innovation, jobs & growth
July 6, 2026 at 12:50 PM
Female-only founding teams get 2% of venture capital while ethnically diverse founders are half as likely to secure funding as their white counterparts
Our report with HSBC Innovation Bank will explore how improving #accesstofinance for underinvested founders can deliver innovation, jobs & growth
Our report with HSBC Innovation Bank will explore how improving #accesstofinance for underinvested founders can deliver innovation, jobs & growth
Reposted by Nathan Yeowell
Today’s HSBC Innovation Banking report highlights the strength of the innovation economy in the UK.
In the first half of 2026, the UK attracted more venture capital than France, Germany, Sweden and Switzerland combined.
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dealroom.co/reports/uk-h...
In the first half of 2026, the UK attracted more venture capital than France, Germany, Sweden and Switzerland combined.
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dealroom.co/reports/uk-h...
UK Innovation Update - H1 2026 | Dealroom.co
An update of innovation and venture capital in the UK in H1 2026 - in collaboration with HSBC Innovation Banking.
dealroom.co
July 6, 2026 at 12:47 PM
Today’s HSBC Innovation Banking report highlights the strength of the innovation economy in the UK.
In the first half of 2026, the UK attracted more venture capital than France, Germany, Sweden and Switzerland combined.
1/3
dealroom.co/reports/uk-h...
In the first half of 2026, the UK attracted more venture capital than France, Germany, Sweden and Switzerland combined.
1/3
dealroom.co/reports/uk-h...
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How can Andy Burnham reform the British state in his first hundred days?
Our brilliant FGF Researcher, @brunodent.bsky.social answers that question and more here! ⏬️ ⏬️ ⏬️
thisishopeworks.substack.com/p/how-whiteh...
Our brilliant FGF Researcher, @brunodent.bsky.social answers that question and more here! ⏬️ ⏬️ ⏬️
thisishopeworks.substack.com/p/how-whiteh...
How Whitehall can learn to love Manchesterism
Bruno Dent, Future Governance Forum, lays out how Burnham can reform the British state in his first hundred days, from No.10 to the Treasury.
thisishopeworks.substack.com
July 2, 2026 at 4:09 PM
How can Andy Burnham reform the British state in his first hundred days?
Our brilliant FGF Researcher, @brunodent.bsky.social answers that question and more here! ⏬️ ⏬️ ⏬️
thisishopeworks.substack.com/p/how-whiteh...
Our brilliant FGF Researcher, @brunodent.bsky.social answers that question and more here! ⏬️ ⏬️ ⏬️
thisishopeworks.substack.com/p/how-whiteh...
Read my tale of two Mondays, two cities, two politicians and two speeches, where I analyse @andyburnham.bsky.social's first address to the nation about how he wants to transform the state, and Keir's resignation speech on 22 June.
futuregovforum.substack.com/p/a-tale-of-...
futuregovforum.substack.com/p/a-tale-of-...
A tale of two speeches
By Nathan Yeowell, FGF Executive Director
futuregovforum.substack.com
June 30, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Read my tale of two Mondays, two cities, two politicians and two speeches, where I analyse @andyburnham.bsky.social's first address to the nation about how he wants to transform the state, and Keir's resignation speech on 22 June.
futuregovforum.substack.com/p/a-tale-of-...
futuregovforum.substack.com/p/a-tale-of-...
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A month ago @plaidcymru.bsky.social won power with a historic victory.
But the challenge they now face is around how to govern.
In this week's blog, FGF's @alexbevan1.bsky.social has outlined the three tricky trade offs Plaid Cymru Ministers now face.
futuregovforum.substack.com/p/going-it-a...
But the challenge they now face is around how to govern.
In this week's blog, FGF's @alexbevan1.bsky.social has outlined the three tricky trade offs Plaid Cymru Ministers now face.
futuregovforum.substack.com/p/going-it-a...
June 16, 2026 at 4:11 PM
A month ago @plaidcymru.bsky.social won power with a historic victory.
But the challenge they now face is around how to govern.
In this week's blog, FGF's @alexbevan1.bsky.social has outlined the three tricky trade offs Plaid Cymru Ministers now face.
futuregovforum.substack.com/p/going-it-a...
But the challenge they now face is around how to govern.
In this week's blog, FGF's @alexbevan1.bsky.social has outlined the three tricky trade offs Plaid Cymru Ministers now face.
futuregovforum.substack.com/p/going-it-a...
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👏Great piece by Sir Philip Rutnam on why renationalising Britain's trains is not necessarily a silver bullet.
Setting Great British Railways up for long-term success starts with a clearly defined and well articulated purpose.
www.civilserviceworld.com/news/article...
Setting Great British Railways up for long-term success starts with a clearly defined and well articulated purpose.
www.civilserviceworld.com/news/article...
Establishing Great British Railways is a good start – but it’s no silver bullet
If GBR is really to succeed it will need to tell a strong and simple story about how these changes will improve its customers’ experience, and then...
www.civilserviceworld.com
June 16, 2026 at 10:54 AM
👏Great piece by Sir Philip Rutnam on why renationalising Britain's trains is not necessarily a silver bullet.
Setting Great British Railways up for long-term success starts with a clearly defined and well articulated purpose.
www.civilserviceworld.com/news/article...
Setting Great British Railways up for long-term success starts with a clearly defined and well articulated purpose.
www.civilserviceworld.com/news/article...
Healey’s resignation will lead to more questions about the future of govt.
But it also demands an answer to a larger question: how progressives should define, build and sustain a modern British nation.
My lecture on Monday set out how we do this👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=35yH...
But it also demands an answer to a larger question: how progressives should define, build and sustain a modern British nation.
My lecture on Monday set out how we do this👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=35yH...
The Inaugural Addison Lecture - 'Nation-building from the rubble'
YouTube video by The Future Governance Forum (FGF)
www.youtube.com
June 11, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Healey’s resignation will lead to more questions about the future of govt.
But it also demands an answer to a larger question: how progressives should define, build and sustain a modern British nation.
My lecture on Monday set out how we do this👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=35yH...
But it also demands an answer to a larger question: how progressives should define, build and sustain a modern British nation.
My lecture on Monday set out how we do this👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=35yH...
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Today, I delivered the inaugural Addison Lecture where I set out what progressive leaders can do to meet the challenge of the populist right in Britain.
I believe it starts with a simple idea: nationhood
Today, I delivered the inaugural Addison Lecture where I set out what progressive leaders can do to meet the challenge of the populist right in Britain.
I believe it starts with a simple idea: nationhood
June 8, 2026 at 2:18 PM
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Today, I delivered the inaugural Addison Lecture where I set out what progressive leaders can do to meet the challenge of the populist right in Britain.
I believe it starts with a simple idea: nationhood
Today, I delivered the inaugural Addison Lecture where I set out what progressive leaders can do to meet the challenge of the populist right in Britain.
I believe it starts with a simple idea: nationhood
Pleased this report is out now.
When GBR is up and running it will be the third largest public employer in the UK!
It's vital we set this new arm of the state up in the right way so it can serve generations to come.
When GBR is up and running it will be the third largest public employer in the UK!
It's vital we set this new arm of the state up in the right way so it can serve generations to come.
June 1, 2026 at 11:59 AM
Pleased this report is out now.
When GBR is up and running it will be the third largest public employer in the UK!
It's vital we set this new arm of the state up in the right way so it can serve generations to come.
When GBR is up and running it will be the third largest public employer in the UK!
It's vital we set this new arm of the state up in the right way so it can serve generations to come.
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📉 Do the UK’s fiscal rules need to change? 📉
Today we’re publishing our evidence to the Lords Economic Committee, which sets out several ways to improve the current approach.
Check out Chief Economist Dan Corry’s blog for more: 👇
futuregovforum.substack.com/p/do-the-uks...
Today we’re publishing our evidence to the Lords Economic Committee, which sets out several ways to improve the current approach.
Check out Chief Economist Dan Corry’s blog for more: 👇
futuregovforum.substack.com/p/do-the-uks...
May 6, 2026 at 10:01 AM
📉 Do the UK’s fiscal rules need to change? 📉
Today we’re publishing our evidence to the Lords Economic Committee, which sets out several ways to improve the current approach.
Check out Chief Economist Dan Corry’s blog for more: 👇
futuregovforum.substack.com/p/do-the-uks...
Today we’re publishing our evidence to the Lords Economic Committee, which sets out several ways to improve the current approach.
Check out Chief Economist Dan Corry’s blog for more: 👇
futuregovforum.substack.com/p/do-the-uks...
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When the government nationalises the railway next year, it will become the second biggest public employer after the NHS.🎉
✅So, how can we make sure Great British Railways (GBR) is set up for success?
Read Isabella's blog to find out: 👇
futuregovforum.substack.com/p/whats-happ...
✅So, how can we make sure Great British Railways (GBR) is set up for success?
Read Isabella's blog to find out: 👇
futuregovforum.substack.com/p/whats-happ...
April 29, 2026 at 9:42 AM
When the government nationalises the railway next year, it will become the second biggest public employer after the NHS.🎉
✅So, how can we make sure Great British Railways (GBR) is set up for success?
Read Isabella's blog to find out: 👇
futuregovforum.substack.com/p/whats-happ...
✅So, how can we make sure Great British Railways (GBR) is set up for success?
Read Isabella's blog to find out: 👇
futuregovforum.substack.com/p/whats-happ...
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Over the weekend FGF’s Beth Gardiner-Smith was in Barcelona for the #GlobalProgressiveMobilisation conference.
What was so striking, she says, was the confidence with which SD and liberal values were promoted – and how different this feels from much of the debate in the UK.
shorturl.at/2Ix8v
What was so striking, she says, was the confidence with which SD and liberal values were promoted – and how different this feels from much of the debate in the UK.
shorturl.at/2Ix8v
A migration crisis – or a crisis of progressive imagination?
By Beth Gardiner-Smith, Senior Policy Associate at FGF
substack.com
April 22, 2026 at 9:26 AM
Over the weekend FGF’s Beth Gardiner-Smith was in Barcelona for the #GlobalProgressiveMobilisation conference.
What was so striking, she says, was the confidence with which SD and liberal values were promoted – and how different this feels from much of the debate in the UK.
shorturl.at/2Ix8v
What was so striking, she says, was the confidence with which SD and liberal values were promoted – and how different this feels from much of the debate in the UK.
shorturl.at/2Ix8v
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📆 The one year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s gender ruling must serve as an opportunity for a course correction at the #EHRC.
Here’s how they can do it:
substack.com/home/post/p-...
Here’s how they can do it:
substack.com/home/post/p-...
A year on from the Supreme Court gender ruling, here’s how the EHRC rebuilds trust
By Hamida Ali, FGF’s Head of Learning and Partnerships
substack.com
April 16, 2026 at 9:39 AM
📆 The one year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s gender ruling must serve as an opportunity for a course correction at the #EHRC.
Here’s how they can do it:
substack.com/home/post/p-...
Here’s how they can do it:
substack.com/home/post/p-...
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Hannah Gregory, Global Director, Knowledge and Sponsorship at Pathways International, explores how a new model of Named Community Sponsorship could re-shape the #asylum system in the UK.
Read Hannah’s guest blog for FGF 🔽
futuregovforum.substack.com/p/from-white...
Read Hannah’s guest blog for FGF 🔽
futuregovforum.substack.com/p/from-white...
From Whitehall to the high street: why named community sponsorship could transform how the UK welcomes refugees
The government has committed to named community sponsorship. Designed well, it could it could devolve real decision-making over migration from Whitehall to local communities
futuregovforum.substack.com
April 2, 2026 at 7:05 AM
Hannah Gregory, Global Director, Knowledge and Sponsorship at Pathways International, explores how a new model of Named Community Sponsorship could re-shape the #asylum system in the UK.
Read Hannah’s guest blog for FGF 🔽
futuregovforum.substack.com/p/from-white...
Read Hannah’s guest blog for FGF 🔽
futuregovforum.substack.com/p/from-white...
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After years of crisis the UK needs a radical change of direction.
Our new Three Year Strategy aims to put FGF at the forefront of designing and sustaining a new vision for Britain - and will help our work transforming the state to renew the nation 🔽🔽🔽
futuregovforum.substack.com/p/transformi...
Our new Three Year Strategy aims to put FGF at the forefront of designing and sustaining a new vision for Britain - and will help our work transforming the state to renew the nation 🔽🔽🔽
futuregovforum.substack.com/p/transformi...
April 1, 2026 at 9:33 AM
After years of crisis the UK needs a radical change of direction.
Our new Three Year Strategy aims to put FGF at the forefront of designing and sustaining a new vision for Britain - and will help our work transforming the state to renew the nation 🔽🔽🔽
futuregovforum.substack.com/p/transformi...
Our new Three Year Strategy aims to put FGF at the forefront of designing and sustaining a new vision for Britain - and will help our work transforming the state to renew the nation 🔽🔽🔽
futuregovforum.substack.com/p/transformi...