Comment: What does Cameron believe in?
Richard Reeves, the director of think tank Demos, claimed that "Cameronism is certainly not an ideology, nor even - yet - a coherent political philosophy".
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Flu pandemic tops risk register
A flu pandemic is the gravest threat to UK security, according to a new National Risk Register being published. Think-tank Demos welcomed the register but called for more specific information about the scale and nature of the hazards.
President al-Bashir's new clothes
Recent developments in Sudan have provoked legal and diplomatic debate, but a particular story about people there giving voice to their sentiments fascinated me. Apparently a design of tobe (the traditional garment worn by Sudanese women) called "the Ocam
From doctors to patients...the transfer of power
new tools allow people with similar problems to not only share their experiences but also to discuss what they’ve personally found helpful or harmful. Demos, a UK-based thinktank has recently published an excellent document entitled “The Talking Cure”
A question of character
The idea of "good character" sounds old-fashioned and patronising, but it may be the key to some of our most entrenched social problems. Politicians across the spectrum are starting to realise this
David Miliband - the puritan who wants to know where the power lies
When David Miliband goes on holiday later this week he may well pack the latest edition of the New Left Review, something friends have sighted in his luggage on other holidays. We know he's read and written extensively in his five ministerial jobs inside
Real People, Real Power, Real Relationships
Despite criticism from certain sectors of the press, the recent government white paper, ‘Communities in Control’, is an ambitious attempt to stimulate participatory politics at a local level. However it is important to pay attention to the relationships w
Brazil pamphlet - a useful resource for the design community
A new report by the UK think tank Demos argues that Brazil is a 'natural knowledge-economy' where the intertwining of knowledge, skills and innovation with environmental and other natural assets holds the key to competitive advantage. Very relevant for
Thinking the unthinkable
Stefan Stern of the Financial Times blogs Richard Reeves' appointment as new director.
Richard Reeves to be the new head of Demos
Richard Reeves to be the new head of Demos
NEET explosion in the next five years
Demos analysis shows that NEET levels will stay high, unless the Government takes radical action.
We'll be worst affected by spending cuts say young people
New Demos research shows 32 per cent of 16-24 year olds think that they would be worst affected by the spending cuts.
Setting rules is a class issue
New Demos report shows difficulty setting consistent rules and boundaries in low-income households has a detrimental effect on children’s development.
Stress, guilt and exhaustion 'toxic mix' for middle class parents
New Demos report shows inflexible, stressful and emotionally demanding jobs can undermine parenting confidence and contribute to emotional withdrawal from children
Confident single parents more effective than couples in crisis
A new report by Demos shows that stable single-parented families provide a better home environment for children than rowing married couples finds.
Scrapping DLA will see more disabled Britons forced below the poverty line
New Demos research claims the assessment for the new Personal Independence Payment will not accurately measure the costs of people living with disability.
Launch of the Commission on Assisted Dying
Demos launched an independent inquiry into assisted dying with a speech by Lord Falconer.
New data exposes challenges of rolling out Personal Care Budgets
Research shows that local authorities face significant challenges in implementing personal budgets.
Demos: 200,000 people a year should die at home, not in hospital
New Demos research shows that far more people are dying in hospital than want to, which could be remedied by founding an end of life care service.
Osborne gambling with economic confidence
Kitty Ussher warns that confidence is key following the Spending Review.