François Valentin

Senior Researcher

François Valentin is a Senior Researcher working on our Social Fabric and Future of Politics Programmes.

François holds a Masters Degree in Public Policy from Sciences Po Paris’ School of Public Affairs and a Bachelor in International Politics from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service. He is the Co-Founder of Uncommon Decency, a podcast on European affairs, and previously worked as a researcher in political risk for Eurasia Group.

Politico

Wonks love tech

Onward is mentioned by Politico as one of the recent think tanks that have researched more recently into the tech industry.

Manchester Evening News

Adam Hawksbee on the Spring Budget, the Northern Agenda

Manchester Evening News mentions Adam Hawksbee and his thoughts on the new devolution deals with Greater Manchester and the West Midlands after the March Budget.

Birmingham World

Birmingham politicians cautiously react to Spring Budget 2023 amid ‘Deeper Devolution Deal’

Birmingham World mentions Onward's analysis of the control of spending that local Mayors have on their funds, in relation to the changes in the March Budget.

Conservative Home

Think tank response to the Budget

Conservative Home mentions the comments made by Sebastian Payne, Onward's Director about the March Budget and it's effects on the country.

Ends Report

Former Environment Secretary to become natural England board member

The Ends Report mentions Dame Caroline Spleman who has been appointed to the Natural England Board, Dame Spelman is involved with Onward's work on 'Getting to Zero'.

Politico

Britain’s think tanks are getting into tech

Politico mentions Onward in an article about how the UK's think tanks are moving towards tech and science, it mentions Onward's former director Will Tanner moving into Number 10 as an advisor.

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