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
Abolishing Prevent will make UK safer
From Suspects to Citizens, a new report from think tank Demos, calls for the 'Prevent' programme to be abolished.
UK needs more protests to combat terror threat
Jamie Bartlett, expert in counter-terrorism at Demos today calls for a more liberal approach to dissent, radicalism and the policing of protests in combating extremism.
Measuring Social Value
Press release launching Demos' latest report, 'Measuring Social Value', examining how third sector organisations measure their outcomes.
In Loco Parentis
Press Release for In Loco Parentis, Demos' latest publication looking at what ingreadients constitute a positive and negative experience of the care system.
VAT raise not “unavoidable”
Demos responds to the Budget, arguing that a progressive approach to balancing national finances could and should come from focusing on tax rises.
Demos appoints Julia Margo as Acting Director
Julia Margo, Deputy Director of Demos will become Acting Director with Richard Reeves joining the Deputy Prime Minister's office.
Ready for reform: voters want new electoral system
A Demos/YouGov poll of 2,076 people shows a strong appetite for reform of the voting system.
No claims bonuses for employers
Demos recommends welfare reform.
Beat terrorism - make it boring, says Demos
New report from Demos finds 'cool factor' a major draw to al-Qaeda.
Young people failed by short-termist politics
Demos releases An Anatomy of Youth, calling for generational justice.