Politics in Britain today seems bereft of ideas. Both the Conservative and Labour parties seem to believe that politics is about technocratic pragmatism, “doing what ...more
In the past one would expect to find progressive views on homosexuality would be a predictor of progressive attitudes in other areas, like immigration. But ...more
In her Mais lecture, the Shadow Chancellor diagnosed the UK’s problems of economic stagnation, persistent inequality and the instability that geopolitical shocks and climate change ...more
The constant flux of Government asylum policy makes work very difficult for local authorities. Melissa Weihmayer argues that the Government should instead treat councils as ...more
Nearly 100 years after they gained the right to vote in the UK, women still don't enjoy equal political power with men, argues Helen Pankhurst. Equal ...more
British higher education may be world-leading, but it’s also facing a funding crisis. To stave off catastrophe, the whole sector must embrace the lifelong learning ...more
Despite progress in gender equality, the pay gap continues to be a major challenge. Policymakers are yet to understand the nuances and intricate mechanics of ...more
Following the cuts to National Insurance contributions in the Budget, Jeremy Hunt hinted at the idea that the Conservative Party’s long-term goal is to abolish ...more
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