Demos Staff overview
Max Wind-Cowie
Head of the Progressive Conservatism Project
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- 020 7367 6311
- max.wind-cowie@demos.co.uk
Max Wind-Cowie is Head of the Progressive Conservatism Project at Demos. His specialist areas include wealth and assets, the 'Big Society' and inequality.
Max is Head of the Progressive Conservatism Project at Demos. 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.
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- 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.
- Authors
- Max Wind-Cowie
- Publication Date
- 2010-06-07
- Publication Type
- Pamphlet
This report looks at how two sink estates transformed their areas from the ground up, and what the 'Big Society, Big Citizens' agenda can learn from these experiences.
- Authors
- Dan Leighton, Max Wind-Cowie
- Publication Date
- 2011-02-10
- Publication Type
- Pamphlet
Open Economics is the first step to rebalancing the power of economic expertise in public life. It considers reforms that work towards consensus and public engagement in economic debate.
- Authors
- Max Wind-Cowie
- Publication Date
- 2011-03-09
- Publication Type
- Pamphlet
This pamphlet informs the task of welfare reform, demonstrating how people can be better protected from financial shocks at a reduced cost to the state.
- Authors
- Max Wind-Cowie
- Publication Date
- 2011-09-30
- Publication Type
- Collections
A collection of essays that explores some of central questions around the Conservative party’s race agenda.
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- Max Wind-Cowie, Tom Gregory
- Publication Date
- 2011-11-18
- Publication Type
- Pamphlet
New research argues for a revised approach to our relationship with patriotism
- Authors
- Max Wind-Cowie, Beatrice Karol Burks
- Publication Date
- 2011-12-16
- Publication Type
- Collections
A collection of essays reflecting on the Open Society and the threats it faces.
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.
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Party Conferences 2010
Claire Coulier, Julia Margo, Max Wind-Cowie, Philip CollinsDemos will hold some great events at the three major party conferences this autumn. Find out who's involved, what we'll be discussing and how you can be part of it.
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Next Time it's Personal
Max Wind-CowieThe Progressive Conservatism Project is undertaking new research into how Britain can reform unemployment benefits in order to spread the cost more fairly between individuals, employers and the state.
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Patriotism and Pride
Max Wind-CowieThis project will focus on 'practical patriotism', investigating the things that make people feel proud and give them a sense of belonging.
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Are We There Yet?
Max Wind-CowieThis project will investigate the Conservative Party's relationship to issues of race and identity.
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Demos Collections
Max Wind-Cowie, Beatrice Karol BurksThe Demos collection series brings together thought leaders and experts to write on the big questions facing society.
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Ending Forced Marriage
Max Wind-Cowie, Phillida CheethamThis project aims to identify an effective cross-border approach to tackling forced marriage in Britain.
MoreThe soap box and the soap opera
Max Wind-Cowie criticises the melodrama surrounding Chris Huhne's charges.
Labour: the new Lib Dems?
Max Wind-Cowie reacts to Ed Miliband's performance in today's PMQs.
The ECHR must be saved from itself
Max Wind-Cowie warns that public commitment to human rights risks being eroded by the ECHR.
The future's bright
Max Wind-Cowie finds reasons to be cheerful in British Future's new state of the nation report.
What Abbottgate tells us about race in Britain
Max Wind-Cowie argues that the politics of group-interest won't end racism.
A British education?
Max Wind-Cowie responds to a new report which urges a cautious approach to patriotism in schools.
Patriotism takes off
Max Wind-Cowie commends recent developments in the debate on patriotism.
A question of loyalty
Max Wind-Cowie says it's anti-Semitic to question the loyalty of British Jews.
What is C21st patriotism?
Max Wind-Cowie says that volunteering and social action, not the flag or the Crown, inspire pride in Britain.
Getting the answers Right
Max Wind-Cowie says that Ed Miliband showed a conservative streak during Labour Party Conference.
A loveless marriage
Max Wind-Cowie on the relationship breakdown between the Coalition partners.
Palace Intrigue
Max Wind-Cowie rebuts the accusation that "the Tories are vacating the territory of progress".
The future of open data
Max Wind-Cowie introduces our work on big data and public services.
Two Cheers for James Purnell
Max Wind-Cowie warns that Purnell's welfare proposals could easily end up providing cushy career breaks funded by the state.
Is Ofcom 'Fit and Proper'?
Max Wind-Cowie points out that Ofcom has let less than 'proper' candidates pass the test in the past.
In Ken Clarke's shoes
Max Wind-Cowie looks at what the sentencing U-turn says about Clarke's relationship with the PM.
Simon Cowell is risking his place in the modern pantheon of Britishness
Max Wind-Cowie considers what Simon Cowell and Cheryl Cole mean for modern patriotism.
Andrew Lansley - Not a t****r
Max Wind-Cowie argues that British politics is unfair to ministers who know what they're talking about.
The equal pay anti-climax
Max Wind-Cowie is disappointed by Will Hutton's review of public sector pay.
Mutually beneficial
Max Wind-Cowie makes the case for government encouraging income protection based on his report, Of Mutual Benefit.
The squeezed middle is real
Max Wind-Cowie responds to George Osborne's criticism of the 'squeezed middle'.
What is 'muscular liberalism'?
Max Wind-Cowie comments on a new approach to liberalism.
A quiet victory for the purple plotters
Max Wind-Cowie comments on the Oldham East by-election result.
There'll be no coupon election
Max Wind-Cowie comments on speculation about the forthcoming Oldham East by-election.
The language of the Big Society
Max Wind-Cowie examines the heart of the Big Society and public perceptions of it.
Don't blame Cameron, blame FCO bias
Max Wind-Cowie argues that elected leaders should not held by the whims of the Foreign Office.
Public Injustice
Max Wind-Cowie argues that raising the retirement age will have an impact on the younger generations.
Let's not stuff Turkey
Max Wind-Cowie argues that there is a progressive conservative case for favouring Turkey's accession to the EU
Cut costs, not places
Max Wind-Cowie says two-year degrees could be the answer to the university funding crisis.
Time to decide
Max Wind-Cowie wants the Anglican Communion to make up its mind on gay clergy.
Field of dreams
Max Wind-Cowie praises Cameron and Clegg's moves towards a Government of all talents.
No winners, no mistake
Max Wind-Cowie calls last night's leaders' debate a draw.
Parliament: Hung, drawn and quartered
Max Wind-Cowie is skeptical that a hung Parliament would increase transparency.
Open marriage on the international dance floor
Max Wind-Cowie looks at the US-UK 'special relationship.
Drowning in ‘clear, blue, water’
Max Wind-Cowie joins calls for David Cameron to follow his progressive instinct.
Evidence 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.
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...