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A strategy fit for purpose
JATINDER HAYRE: The government’s obesity plan will fail. Instead, we need a nationwide subsidy on fruit and vegetables.
Read more Health / Inequality / Conservatives
Fighting gentrification
LIZA BEGUM: With Labour’s help, we can save social housing.
Read more Housing / Class / Race / Inequality
Accepting the facts
COLIN YEO: It is time to start seeing migrants as citizens-in-waiting.
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Planning for victory
29 July 2020
This month marks the 75th anniversary of Labour’s 1945 victory. What lessons are there for the party in 2020 and beyond? Paul Dimoldenberg discusses.
Continue Reading Elections / Labour party
In need of reform
24 July 2020
JOSIE CHANNER: The prison system is failing women.
Continue Reading Women / Justice / Education
Cruel and unusual
17 July 2020
The power to revoke citizenship is undemocratic – but the UK government has been denationalising its citizens at an increasing rate. Patti Tamara Lenard looks closely at the Shamima Begum case.
Continue Reading Human rights / Justice / Democracy
Face the facts
16 July 2020
DAVID SMITH: Live facial recognition technology could compound racism in society.
Continue Reading Race / Technology / Inequality / Justice
Taking liberties
10 July 2020
HELENA KENNEDY QC: Governments around the world are capitalising on the pandemic to limit freedoms and escalate human rights abuse.
Continue Reading Democracy / Human rights / International relations
Empty gestures
8 July 2020
GABRIELLE PICKARD WHITEHEAD: Instead of clapping, we need a properly funded NHS and more global collaboration.
Continue Reading Health / Conservatives / International relationsOur publications
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Better off
This report examines key economic policy priorities for the left after the coronavirus shock and ensuing recession and explores how these policies should be designed to reshape the British economy in the long term.
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The self-employment justice gap
This report makes the case for an online dispute resolution (ODR) service for self-employed workers and explores the role such a service could provide. It shows that self-employed workers face challenges distinct from employees and argues for new sys...
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Public Service Futures
In this collection, contributors from across Europe and the UK offer an insight into how the 2020s can be a time of great possibility for public services, with huge potential for new technologies to meet our shared needs and strong public interest in...
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Let Us Face The Future Again
After a disastrous election result, Wes Streeting MP sets out a Labour programme which can win again and, in so doing, improve the lives of millions. In the spirit of the 1945 Labour manifesto, he suggests it is time for Labour to face the future aga...
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Path to power
As Labour members and supporters cast their votes for the person they most trust to meet the challenges ahead, we asked all three leadership contenders to set out their priorities for leading the party back to power. Here, Rebecca Long-Bailey, Lisa N...
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Framing the Future
A joint report from the Fabian Society and Bright Blue calls for a new pensions commission and presents plans for how it should work
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Where next?
A revolution in social security is needed after the general election including a 1-year emergency plan and a 10-year blueprint for reform, according to a new Fabian Society report published after 9 months of consultation.
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People not problems
People not Problems sets out the real-life challenges of those facing severe and multiple disadvantage and asks policymakers to respond.
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Everyday Socialism
Good jobs, responsible employers and prosperous communities are the foundation of a thriving economy. How can we ensure that they are available to everyone, no matter where they live?
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Beyond affordability
New Fabian Society research reveals that renters’ support for rent controls is motivated by more than just saving money, with the results suggesting private renters want rent regulation to tackle insecurity and unfair treatment.
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Progressive federalism
A new Fabian Society report argues progressive federalism is better than independence for Scotland.
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Capital gains
Capital Gains presents proposals to Sadiq Khan for his second term as London mayor.
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