Centre for a Better Britain

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The Centre for a Better Britain (CFABB), formerly known as Resolute 1850, is a British political think tank founded in 2025.[1][2] Its earlier name was a reference to HMS Resolute, from which timber was used to make the US President's Resolute Desk.[1][2]

According to the Financial Times, the organisation is planning "Trump-style" changes to British government.[3] The Times has described the scale of its ambitions as having "echoes of Project 2025", the political initiative behind the second Trump presidency.[1]

The CFABB was founded by Jonathan Brown, the former chief operating officer of Reform UK.[4] According to DeSmog, it is backed by the British investors Mark Thompson and David Lilley.[5]

It is associated with the British academic James Orr, a leading figure in the British national conservative movement, who chairs its advisory board.[6][7][8] The YouTuber Archie Manners has been hired to provide communications and social media advice.[2]

The CFABB is based in Millbank Tower, a building that houses the headquarters of multiple political organisations, including Reform UK.[1]

According to The Times, the CFABB has also incorporated operations in the United States and Canada.[1] Its founder Jonathon Brown has stated that the CFABB is seeking to raise £25m to further its objectives.[9]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Pogrund, Gabriel (21 June 2025). "The Nigel Farage backers chasing Maga millions and a Jenrick pact". The Times. Archived from the original on 22 June 2025. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
  2. ^ a b c Rogers, Alexandra (3 June 2025). "Reform-linked thinktank hires comedian in policy and PR push". Sky News. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
  3. ^ Gross, Anna (6 September 2025). "Reform UK think-tank plans Trump-style constitutional changes". Financial Times. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
  4. ^ Scotson, Tom (15 August 2025). "Reform-Linked Think Tank Criticises 'Unfair' Right Wing Attacks On Civil Service". Politics Home. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
  5. ^ Barnett, Adam; Bright, Sam; Bright, Adam Barnett and Sam (11 April 2025). "New Reform Think Tank 'Resolute 1850' Run by Mining Magnates". DeSmog. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
  6. ^ "James Orr: 'This New Nation That's Emerging Is Really No Nation At All'". Politics Home. 4 September 2025. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
  7. ^ "Nigel Farage appoints right-wing anti-abortion theologian as Reform senior adviser". The Independent. 19 October 2025. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
  8. ^ Snowdon, Peter; McElvoy, Anne (19 September 2024). "Meet JD Vance's English philosopher king". Politico. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
  9. ^ Lownie, Rob. "Reform UK looks to Trump as it prepares for power". UnHerd. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
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