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It is important that young British Muslims are free to be radical and dissenting
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MPs cannot represent their constituents because the whips are their masters, not us
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The government can no longer afford to be agnostic on how and where wealth is produced
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Parents are the principal architects of a fairer society
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The capabilties that make up our character are vital for social mobility
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People, as well as planning, will make Britain a more resilient nation.
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Universities are just one source among many for ideas, knowledge and innovation
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For progressive conservatives, the problem is not too much ownership but that there's not enough...
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Educational disengagement starts in primary school...
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Discussions about 'devolving' power approach the question from the wrong direction...
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Serving your community should be woven into every stage of life
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Power should remain local unless there is a compelling case for it to be centralised...
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There are in Britain not one, but 'two nations': the powerful and powerless
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Character is an essential ingredient of a good life and a good society
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A culture of imagination will lead to a stronger and more resilient Britain
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Let's not pretend, as Sarkozy argues, that banning the burka will free women from 'imprisonment'...
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Powerlessness disfigures our nation and weakens our society
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The lifeblood of liberalism still flows rich and deep through the heart of progressive politics
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People are the principal agents of change in their lives
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Labour is a crusade or it is nothing. But where is the crusade leading?
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Universities are becoming partners in learning and research rather than sole providers
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To deliver the best for looked after children, the state must be a confident parent
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We shape and strengthen our character throughout life, but the critical years are the early ones
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It's not more education that children need, it's better character...
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The cultural and creative sector reflects and generates the values that make up our society
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Social-ism should be defined as the ability for people to exert maximum control over their lives...
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School exclusion fails children
Government statistics released on Thursday showed that 6,550 children were permanently excluded from school in 2008/9. This is down on the previous year, but Sonia Sodha says that is still "6,550 too many".
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Labour's Future
Finding the heart of the Labour movement is the first mission for Labour following electoral defeat.
A new collection published by Open Left brings together major voices on the left including David Lammy, James Purnell, Stuart White and Allegra Stratton to discuss where and when renewal will happen.
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A roadmap for economic innovation
Britain faces an unprecedented 'triple challenge', comprised of economic, environmental and social threats.
Demos' latest report looks at how venture capital can encourage a green and innovative economy.
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"A liberal Britain: that is the goal"
Demos hosted a major keynote speech from Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg.
He set out a vision of a liberal Britain, building on The Liberal Moment, a pamphlet written for Demos last year.
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The state as a good parent
A poor experience of the care system takes a toll on the public purse as well as a child's emotional wellbeing.
Download In Loco Parentis, Demos' new report on the care system, read the blog and listen to the launch.
From sink estate to social ideal
Big supermarkets aren't the enemy of a Big Society. Civic Streets found the presence of high street brands was a "game changer" in regenerating disadvantaged neighbourhoods and transforming how people felt about where they lived.
Download the report and watch our short film about Balsall Heath.
An Anatomy of Youth
There will be 9 per cent fewer teenagers in 2017 than there are today, so it's even more important that their voices get heard.
If you missed the launch party, you can still download the report, watch the video, take a look at the Demos blog and find 0ut what young people have to say about the world they're inheriting.
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