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Narrow victory
NOLAN MACGREGOR: The Democrats took voters of colour for granted and delivered a humiliating result on every level except the presidential.
Read more Elections / International relations / Democracy / Race
Road to recovery
JACKIE BAILLIE MSP: Scottish Labour has a mountain to climb in next year’s elections but its values still chime with voters.
Read more Scotland / Elections
Can Labour win?
PAUL RICHARDS: Keir Starmer should take a leaf out of Tony Crosland’s book by building a Labour programme fit for the future.
Read more Labour party / Elections
Failures in support
LIZ HIND: Labour must develop a strategy to provide a proper safety net for the self-employed.
Read more Employment
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A long trail
6 November 2020
GORDON MARSDEN: Equipping citizens with skills for life is now more important than ever.
Continue Reading Education / Class / Conservatives
Fighting for roses
5 November 2020
DANA MILLS: We need to consider culture now more than ever.
Continue Reading Culture / Employment / Welfare
Key ingredient
3 November 2020
GIDEON CALDER: The concept of co-production is gaining popularity in Wales and can help those hardest hit by the pandemic.
Continue Reading Wales / Economy / Inequality
Untold histories
30 October 2020
For Black History Month, Phoebe Fisher highlights the often overlooked role of black female community activism.
Continue Reading Race / Women / Inequality
The whole story
28 October 2020
ANDREW COULSON: Stephanie Kelton’s new book is detached from economic reality.
Continue Reading Economy
Work to do
27 October 2020
Shadow equalities minister Marsha de Cordova talks to Vanesha Singh about the party’s response to Black Lives Matter and why language matters in the fight against racism.
Continue Reading Race / Inequality / DisabilityOur 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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