Catherine Day is Founder of the National Strategy Project, building a practical, independent way for the UK to think, decide and act together on its long-term future. In 2026, it will launch a first National Dialogue - a starting point for asking the country what future it wants, and building the means to achieve it - including on critical issues like cybersecurity and national resilience. Catherine spent 25 years at the centre of UK government, working in No.10, the Cabinet Office and FCDO, advising Prime Ministers on strategy, national security and reform. Her work focuses on how countries face reality, make choices and act with continuity.