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“ It's not more education that children need, it's better character... ”

Characterising parenting

“ To deliver the best for looked after children, the state must be a confident parent... ”

In Loco Parentis

“ Educational disengagement starts in primary school... ”

Earliest Intervention

“ Power should remain local unless there is a compelling case for it to be centralised... ”

Resuscitating Democracy

“ Universities are becoming partners in learning and research rather than sole providers ”

The Edgeless University

“ It is important that young British Muslims are free to be radical and dissenting... ”

From Suspects to Citizens

“ Let's not pretend, as Sarkozy argues, that banning the burka will free women from 'imprisonment'... ”

Sarkozy's Choice

“ The government can no longer afford to be agnostic on how and where wealth is produced ”

Reinventing the Firm

“ The capabilities that make up our character are vital for social mobility ”

Building Character

“ Character is an essential ingredient of a good life and a good society ”

The Character Inquiry

“ MPs cannot represent their constituents because the whips are their masters, not us ”

Resuscitating Democracy

“ There are in Britain not one, but 'two nations': the powerful and powerless ”

The Power Gap

“ The lifeblood of liberalism still flows rich and deep through the heart of progressive politics... ”

A Liberal Britain

“ People are the principal agents of change in their lives... ”

Liberation Welfare

“ Social-ism should be defined as the ability for people to exert maximum control over their lives... ”

What next for Labour?

“ A culture of imagination will lead to a stronger and more resilient Britain ”

Wishful Thinking

“ People, as well as planning, will make Britain a more resilient nation. ”

Resilient people, not planning

“ Labour is a crusade or it is nothing. But where is the crusade leading? ”

Labour

“ Universities are just one source among many for ideas, knowledge and innovation ”

The Edgeless University

“ The cultural and creative sector reflects and generates the values that make up our society ”

Expressive Lives

“ For progressive conservatives, the problem is not too much ownership but that there's not enough... ”

Recapitalising the Poor

“ Powerlessness disfigures our nation and weakens our society ”

The Power Gap

“ We shape and strengthen our character throughout life, but the critical years are the early ones... ”

Building Character

“ Discussions about 'devolving' power approach the question from the wrong direction... ”

The Liberal Republic

“ Parents are the principal architects of a fairer society ”

Building Character

“ Serving your community should be woven into every stage of life ”

Service Nation

Human Rights
Care System
Assisted Dying
London
Patriotism
Work
Populism
Welfare

Forced marriage can be stopped once and for all

Demos is working on a project looking at how a cross-border strategy can tackle the practice of forced marriage in the UK.

The forthcoming report Ending Forced Marriage draws on success stories from South Asia, Egypt and Africa. Read Phillida's blog on forced marriage here.

Message on Care Stays Loud and Clear

Louise Bazalgette, author of In Loco Parentis, welcomes a new report showing the crucial difference a positive experience of the care system can make to young people's likelihood of committing a criminal offence.

Read Louise's analysis on the blog or download Demos' report on the care system.

The Commission on Assisted Dying reports

The Commission on Assisted Dying publishes its final report following a year of assessing over 1,300 pieces of evidence.

The report suggests a framework that could allow people with a terminal illness the choice to end their lives while protecting those who are vulnerable.

Download the report and read the blog.

Boris speaks to the London Policy Conference

The Centre for London at Demos this week hosted the first London Policy Conference.

Mayor of London Boris Johnson made a keynote speech to the Conference. Watch the video.

A Place for Pride

While British people are proud of their country, they don't see themselves as particularly 'patriotic'.

We asked why at the launch of A Place for Pride, which featured Lord Glasman and David Green of Civitas.

Watch the video. Read the report and the blog.

The other work problem

The British economy is short of jobs but also displays the symptoms of a long-standing ‘work problem’, which won't be solved by economic recovery.

A new report finds that only a small minority of employees say they are prepared to go the extra mile for their employer, while trust in senior management is generally very low.

Read the report and the blog.

Is populism the future of European politics?

With their focus on the ongoing Eurozone crisis, European political leaders risk ignoring a political crisis bubbling under the surface - the rising public support for populist movements.

Our latest report analyses the views of over 10,000 populist supporters across Europe.

Read the report and the blog.

How is your council coping?

Social care budget cuts are having a serious impact on disabled people. But some councils are protecting front line services better than others.

A new interactive map reveals for the first time which councils are most affected by the cuts and how well they are coping.

December 2011

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Demos is a think-tank focused on power and politics. Our unique approach challenges the traditional, 'ivory tower' model of policymaking by giving a voice to people and communities, and involving them closely in our research.

Demos is working on a project looking at how a cross-border strategy can tackle the practice of forced marriage in the UK.

The forthcoming report Ending Forced Marriage draws on success stories from South Asia, Egypt and Africa. Read Phillida's blog on forced marriage here.

Louise Bazalgette, author of In Loco Parentis, welcomes a new report showing the crucial difference a positive experience of the care system can make to young people's likelihood of committing a criminal offence.

Read Louise's analysis on the blog or download Demos' report on the care system.

The Commission on Assisted Dying publishes its final report following a year of assessing over 1,300 pieces of evidence.

The report suggests a framework that could allow people with a terminal illness the choice to end their lives while protecting those who are vulnerable.

Download the report and read the blog.

The Centre for London at Demos this week hosted the first London Policy Conference.

Mayor of London Boris Johnson made a keynote speech to the Conference. Watch the video.

While British people are proud of their country, they don't see themselves as particularly 'patriotic'.

We asked why at the launch of A Place for Pride, which featured Lord Glasman and David Green of Civitas.

Watch the video. Read the report and the blog.

The British economy is short of jobs but also displays the symptoms of a long-standing ‘work problem’, which won't be solved by economic recovery.

A new report finds that only a small minority of employees say they are prepared to go the extra mile for their employer, while trust in senior management is generally very low.

Read the report and the blog.

With their focus on the ongoing Eurozone crisis, European political leaders risk ignoring a political crisis bubbling under the surface - the rising public support for populist movements.

Our latest report analyses the views of over 10,000 populist supporters across Europe.

Read the report and the blog.

Social care budget cuts are having a serious impact on disabled people. But some councils are protecting front line services better than others.

A new interactive map reveals for the first time which councils are most affected by the cuts and how well they are coping.

View the map and read the pamphlet.

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