In 2009, Young Fabian members took part in four policy forums - for information on these, and the Fast Forward pamphlet, please click here

In March 2009 we launched four new policy forums to examine ideas and proposals for a fourth Labour term of government.

After more than 11 years in power, people rightly expect Labour to have the answers to their concerns and to be relevant in turbulent economic times. Our policy forums will provide a unique perspective and offer constructive suggestions to help Labour meet those expectations.

The policy forums were made up of Young Fabians and held meetings and seminars with MPs, Ministers and others. Each of the forums has now concluded and the reports from thoses meetings have gone into our phamphlet Fast Forward: The Next Generation of Progressive Politics. Download your copy now...

The four policy forums were:

• International & Security chaired by Brian Duggan
• Public Realm chaired by Conor McGinn
• Democracy & Communities chaired by Councillor Matt Cooke
• Economy & Prosperity chaired by Nirmalee Wanduragala

If you are not a member but are interested in the work of the policy forums why not join us!

This year’s forums follow 2008’s very successful policy commissions, which feed into the Labour’s manifesto process. Download the full paper, which was submitted into the manifesto process, here:

Young Fabians Labour Party Manifesto Policy Commission Submission