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Max Wind-Cowie
Researcher
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Max Wind-Cowie is a Researcher, working on the Progressive Conservatism Project.
Max is a Researcher, working on the Progressive Conservatism Project. He has previously worked for a Conservative MP, undertaken policy and public affairs projects for the Charity Commission for England and Wales and worked in Mind's policy and campaigns team.
He holds a Bsc (econ) in International Relations from the University of Wales Aberystwyth.
- Authors
- Max Wind-Cowie
- Publication Date
- 2009-07-17
- Publication Type
- Pamphlet
Recapitalising the Poor makes proposals across Housing Benefits, pensions and money-lending to end the current cash-based, drip-feed welfare system and propose ways to give low-waged workers and families the assets to lift themselves out of dependency.
- Authors
- Jonty Olliff-Cooper, Max Wind-Cowie, Jamie Bartlett
- Publication Date
- 2009-09-22
- Publication Type
- Pamphlet
As part of Demos' Progressive Coservatism project, Leading from the Front argues that public sector reform must empower frontline staff to create empowered citizens and improved public service provision.
- Authors
- Max Wind-Cowie
- Publication Date
- 2010-02-09
- Publication Type
- Pamphlet
Inequality has not always been seen as a priority for conservatives. This pamphlet argues that in face of new evidence about the impact of ‘everyday inequalities’ – those inequalities we see around us that are transparently unfair or undeserved – conservatives should now look again at the issue of distribution in our society.
The Progressive Conservatism Project
Jonty Olliff-Cooper, Max Wind-Cowie, Andrea Djonovic, Georgia BrownDemos has launched a major new project to explore progressive conservative thinking and policy.
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Recapitalising the Poor
Max Wind-Cowie, Jonty Olliff-CooperThis project looks at ways of using conservative theory and ideology to deliver progressive aims in the context of poverty in the UK.
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On Your Side
Jonty Olliff-Cooper, Max Wind-CowieThe Progressive Conservatism Project will set out a new, radical agenda for how older people can be better supported by the state and each other in a time of shrinking budgets, by creating a new facilitator services to unscramble the complex web of state and charitable help already on offer.
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A very British foreign policy
Max Wind-Cowie, Jonathan BirdwellThis project aims to facilitate genuine public engagement in British foreign policy. Demos will ask a representative sample of British people, with advice and debate from internationally renowned experts and thinkers, to draw up a list of principles on which they feel that British foreign policy should be based.
MoreEvidence based conservatism
Max Wind-Cowie argues that progressive conservatism has its roots in solid evidence.
Cameron’s Hurt Locker
Max Wind-Cowie warns that David Cameron mustn't make the same mistakes as James.
Localism unites Tory campaign
Max Wind-Cowie argues a Conservative victory will come from a commitment to localism.
The state of responsibility
Max Wind-Cowie argues that Conservatives should care about inequality too.
License to skill
Max Wind-Cowie warns the Children, Schools and Families Bill doesn't do enough to drive up teaching standards.
David Cameron's social party
Max Wind-Cowie believes the Tories' new policies show they are radically progressive.
Sex, votes and forgiveness
Max Wind-Cowie comments on politicians battling for the pink vote.
Playing the Field
Max Wind-Cowie on Frank Field's commitment to a cause.
Cameron's outcomes
Max Wind-Cowie comments on David Cameron's speech to Demos.
Working families must never be left out in the cold
Max Wind-Cowie writes on marriage, schools and snow.
A Progressive Parliament
Max Wind-Cowie discusses the rising prevalence of progressive ideals amongst Conservative MPs.
Parents choosing school choice
Max Wind-Cowie discusses Tory education policy.
Education is a high-stakes game
Max Wind-Cowie argues that the importance of education means we must implement choice to ensure quality.
Childcare still matters
Max Wind-Cowie argues that childcare is about more than looking after children.
Poverty in the round
Max Wind-Cowie takes a progressive conservative look at poverty and social exclusion.
It’s not what you earn, it’s what you own
Max Wind-Cowie looks to Westminster's housing policies to recapitalise the poor.
Europe lets itself down (again)
Max Wind-Cowie takes a look at the EU's new appointments.
Victory policy
Max Wind-Cowie writes on the need for clear direction in Afghanistan.
At what cost?
Max Wind-Cowie writes that costs upfront mean large savings in the long run.
President Blair
Max Wind-Cowie thinks the Conservative party should support Tony Blair's bid for EU President.
Broken down or broken up?
Max Wind-Cowie thinks Brown must be more willing to debate the politics of big banks.
Why Jan Moir brings out the Mill in me
Max Wind-Cowie is heartened by the vocal response to Jan Moir's controversial column.
Who should do battle with the BNP?
Max Wind-Cowie would like to see Sayeeda Warsi put Nick Griffin in his place.
There are more taxing questions for the Guardian to ask
Max Wind-Cowie thinks the Left should give up bullying the Tax Payers Alliance.
Twelve tests for 2012
An incoming Conservative government will have to pass '12 tests in 2012' if it is to be judged truly progressive after two years in power.
Academise, academise!
Max Wind-Cowie thinks conference commitments will make positive changes in education.
Angela smashes
Max Wind-Cowie looks at what David Cameron might learn from Germany.
Why turkeys don’t vote for Christmas
Max Wind-Cowie responds to David Walker's blog about Leading from the Front.
Trust me, I'm a doctor
Max Wind-Cowie argues that giving public sector frontline staff more responsibility is a progressive Conservative vision.
State intervention: quality not quanitity
Max Wind-Cowie argues that state intervention is about quality, not quantity.
Sacred cows must be sacrificed
Max Wind-Cowie thinks it's about time that everyone embraced spending cuts
Give ‘em enough rope
Max Wind-Cowie supports the move to allow the BNP on Question Time.
A chance for reform
Max Wind-Cowie thinks the recession has opened the door for much-needed welfare reform....
Cameron’s encounter with ‘the black swan’
18/09/08 Max Wind-Cowie comments on a breakfast event with David Cameron at...
Progressive Conservatism gains traction
17/08/09 Max Wind-Cowie comments on a poll that places the Conservatives as...
Why a pub lunch can be the healthy option
12/08/09 Max Wind-Cowie thinks that serving school lunches in pubs might...
A suitable age
16/07/09 The news that the world's oldest mother has died is relevant for progressive...
Progressive conservatism can beat the BNP
10/06/09 The political classes are in a tizz. Buried in every broadsheet, somewhere...