Report

Rethinking migration 01

Think tank: Future Governance Forum

Author(s): Beth Gardiner-Smith; Emily Graham

July 7, 2026

This report from UK think tank the Future Governance Forum makes the case for a new progressive deal with Europe.

The Rethinking Migration 01 report is written by Senior Policy Associate and former Yvette Cooper advisor, Beth Gardiner-Smith and Policy Associate, Emily Graham.

The report sets out fresh ideas for fixing our broken asylum system at home, and asks what role a UK government could play in reshaping the international system amid a rapidly shifting global order. This report draws on research collaboration with the Migration Policy Institute (MPI) and many of the recommendations have been co-developed.

The collaboration benefited from contributions by a range of experts, practitioners and policymakers in the UK and Europe.