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MPs cannot represent their constituents because the whips are their masters, not us
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It's not an absence of freedom but 'power failures' that let down modern Britain
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First class public services require first class public servants
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Parents are the principal architects of a fairer society
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A culture of imagination will lead to a stronger and more resilient Britain
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The government can no longer afford to be agnostic on how and where wealth is produced
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It is time to put our trust back in the front line of public services...
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Universities are becoming partners in learning and research rather than sole providers
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Serving your community should be woven into every stage of life
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There are in Britain not one, but 'two nations': the powerful and powerless
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The capabilties that make up our character are vital for social mobility
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Discussions about 'devolving' power approach the question from the wrong direction...
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Universities are just one source among many for ideas, knowledge and innovation
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Social-ism should be defined as the ability for people to exert maximum control over their lives...
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Power should remain local unless there is a compelling case for it to be centralised...
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For progressive conservatives, the problem is not too much ownership but that there's not enough...
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The banking crisis is the most explosive example of how the shareholder value model failed
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We shape and strengthen our character throughout life, but the critical years are the early ones
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The cultural and creative sector reflects and generates the values that make up our society
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The Big Picture
With the moving image sector the fastest growing part of the creative economy,Demos Head of Culture John Holdon has written this study of the nine Regional Screen Agencies. The Big Picture looks closely at how the screen agencies work, highlighting their impact across communities, creativity and the economy.