Blog
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Growthmanship in the Twenty-First Century
Both Labour and the Tories are giving high priority to increasing the growth rate. But does past experience suggest this is a sensible strategy?
- Elections & Campaigning
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After Neoliberalism: Economic Theory and Policy in the Polycrisis
Economic policy should be seen as a process of institutional design.
- Progressive Politics
- Environment & Climate Change
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Unlocking the Pensions Debate: The Origins and Future of the ‘Triple Lock’
The triple lock isn't perfect; but, alongside other policies, it has boosted pensioner incomes and helped make the broader UK pension system more sustainable.
- Health, Education & Welfare
- Equality
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Labour, the Unions and Proportional Representation
The campaign to change the opinion of the British trade union movement.
- Constitution
- Work & Trade Unions
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Lessons from the Covid-19 Inquiry for the Civil Service
Compelling evidence that the working relationship between ministers and civil servants has become dysfunctional.
- Civil Service & Bureaucracy
- Covid-19
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Why the Civil Service is Failing – and What to do About it
The working relationship between ministers and civil servants has become dysfunctional.
- Civil Service & Bureaucracy
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US Republicans and the New Fusionism
The content and character of US Republicanism has changed.
- Elections & Campaigning
- Populism
- USA
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The Fundamentals of Public Ownership: Learning from UK Historical Experience and Recent Scottish Policy
Public ownership is best understood in terms of fundamentals.
- Scotland
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Should the Prime Minister Sit in the House of Lords?
There is nothing to prevent a prime minister from sitting in the House of Lords, and it could offer several concrete advantages.
- Constitution
- Parliament
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The Road to Victory Runs Through Scotland? Prospects for Labour in the Post-Sturgeon Era
Is it time for an new era for Scottish Labour?
- Scotland
- Labour Party