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Liam Byrne MP delivers Beveridge Lecture

We hosted the second Beveridge lecture with Liam Byrne MP, shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.

The speech focused on universal provision and disability benefits, with our report Destination Unknown praised by the shadow Secretary.

 

Read the speech and the blog. Find out more about our work.

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Ideas from a new generation of Conservative MPs

From banking reform to delivering the Big Society, Iron Ladies brings together new intake female Conservative MPs to write about the issues central to their political mission.

 

Download the collection and read about it on the blog.

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Is populism the future of European politics?

We launched the latest in our series of country-specific reports on the growth of parties on the far-right in Copenhagen.

This is part of a major project analysing the views of over 10,000 populist party supporters throughout Europe.

 

Download Populism in Europe: Denmark or find out more about the series.

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Ten ideas for the new mayor

The Centre for London has come up with ten ideas for the capital's new boss.

Giving the mayor responsibility for JobCentre Plus and London's policing, an Oyster Card for the roads and fewer tax loopholes for wealthy foreigners are all on the agenda. 

 

Read the Centre for London's 10 ideas for the mayor.

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How to end forced marriage

Ending Forced Marriage suggests that a change in the law will not be enough to end the practice. 

Instead there must be a community-based prevention approach, with government and charities joining forces to tackle it.

Read the report.

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Striking a balance between privacy and security online

#Intelligence outlines the ethical principles which should govern the security authorities' monitoring of social media.

The pamphlet, co-authored by Sir David Omand, recommends a dual-route approach - distinguishing between use of public data and more invasive surveillance.

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Putting a cross on the ballot

 

Religiosity is often thought of as inherently conservative.

But new analysis by Demos reveals that religious people are more likely to support equality, be welcoming of immigrants and self-identify as left-wing.

 

Read the report and the blog.

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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.

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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.

 

View the map and read the pamphlet.

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