The Fabian Society has played a centre role for more than a century in the development of political ideas and public policy on the left of centre. Analysing the key challenges facing the UK and the rest of the industrialised world in a changing society and global economy the society's programme aims to explore the political ideas and the policy reforms which will define progressive politics in the new century.

The society is unique among think tanks in being a democratically-constituted membership organisation. It is affiliated to the Labour Party but is editorially and organisationally independent. Through its publications, seminars and conferences, the society provides an arena for open minded public debate.

All Labour Prime Ministers have been members of the Fabian Society, while the Young Fabians have been influential in creating debate and as an arena for young people with an interest in politics in both influence and learn from influential political figures.

For more information on The Fabian Society go to www.fabians.org.uk