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
Disillusionment with mainstream politics spurs online populist movements across Europe
A Demos report surveying the views of 10,000 online supporters of populist movements has found that the majority are male and under 30.
Demos calls for an end to the NEET measure
A new Demos report on young people and unemployment.
Conspiracy theories rife in classrooms
New research by Demos finds that pupils' 'digital fluency' is exceptionally poor, with many not being able to determine the reliability of sources online.
Demos statement on Finns party inaccurate coverage
Demos seeks to clarify inaccurate reports of 'unpublished study' by a British think tank, which allegedly links the Finns party to violence.
David Goodhart joins Demos as Director
Demos is delighted to announce David Goodhart as its new director.
Poor parenting increases likelihood of binge drinking at ages 16 and 34
New Demos research shows a strong correlation between parenting style and excessive drinking.
Demos to announce new Director
Demos will announce a new Director in September 2011.
Bleak outlook for disabled as Coalition marks one year of office
Demos launches a new tracking study revealing the impact of cuts to benefits on disabled people.
Half of Londoners sceptical that Bin Laden is dead
Original polling by Demos reveals high levels of scepticism over Osama Bin Laden's death.
Demos welcomes social mobility strategy
Demos welcomes the Coalition's publication of a Social Mobility Strategy, but urges accelerated attention on in-work progression and early intervention.