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Rethinking tax for the 21st century

Instead of simplistic discussions of whether tax should go up or down, we urgently need a fundamental reassessment of how we tax, and to what end.
Edited by Daisy-Rose Srblin
February 2015

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Common ground?

An analysis of the Liberal Democrat and Labour programmes

In the run-up to the 2015 election, with the possibility of another coalition on the horizon, what shape would an alliance between Labour and the Liberal Democrats take?
By Andrew Harrop and Stephen Lee
February 2015

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Taking back control

Where next for household energy efficiency policy in the UK?

We need a new politics of energy efficiency, focused on putting people in control of their place in the world: their homes, their local environment and their family finances.
By Ingrid Holmes, Rebecca Lawson & Ed Wallis
February 2015

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Transition by consent

Meeting Britain’s energy needs together

The long-term low carbon transition can only occur with the consent of the public. Rather than a renewed focus on top-down solutions, communities need to be given a greater role in infrastructure design and development.
By Cameron Tait
January 2015

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In It Together

Labour's new relationship with business

There are good reasons why a new approach to business – where concerns
around economic long-termism, public health, environmental sustainability and strong local communities become integral to a profitable British business model – should appeal to both the political instincts of the left and to the bottom line of businesses.
By Robert Tinker and Ed Wallis
January 2015

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Winter 2014

Fabian Review

The big questions the election campaign won’t answer. Martin O’Neill, Charles Clarke, Zoe Williams, Philip Collins, Sonia Sodha and Ann Pettifor talk tax; John McTernan on why foreign policy is missing in action; Fergus Green says Labour can create a green golden age and Yvette Cooper talks to Mary Riddell.

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Out of Sight

How we lost track of thousands of NEETs, and how we can transform their prospects

There are many more young people than we thought who are not in eemployment, education or training. It is time to give them the support they need.
By Richard Brooks
December 2014

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More than passengers

Transport, community and power

Transport provides a prime opportunity for a reforming Labour government to put its rhetoric into practice, devolving power and trusting citizens. The result should be transport policy that more accurately reflects both the needs and wishes of Britons.
By Marcus Roberts
November 2014

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Labour's Local Offer

Ideas for a radical local manifesto

This collection explores the options for taking power from Westminster and
Whitehall and putting it back into communities where it belongs. With an introduction by Lisa Nandy.
November 2014

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Going public

The left's new direction for public services

Our public services can deliver value while retaining a strong public character.
By Andrew Harrop with Robert Tinker
November 2014

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Riding the New Wave

Feminism and the Labour party

Labour is the party of social justice, equality and tolerance. How can it retain its relevance to a new generation of feminists?
Edited by Anya Pearson and Rosie Rogers
October 2014

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Revolt on the Left

Labour's Ukip problem and how it can be overcome

Labour's answer to the UKIP challenge must engage on matters of policy, message and organisation alike.
By Marcus Roberts, incorporating research from Rob Ford and Ian Warren
October 2014

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Autumn 2014

Fabian Review

How the next Labour manifesto can reshape Britain. Andrew Harrop writes on Labour’s new statecraft and Margaret Hodge MP and Dan Jarvis MP comment on the challenges facing a new generation of Labour MPs PLUS Mary Riddell speaks to Jim Murphy MP.

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A Convenient Truth

A better society for us and the planet

Politics can provide us with a different future and the transition to environmental sustainability is not only within our grasp, but will be better for all of us.
By Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett
September 2014

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Silent Majority

How the public will support a new wave of social housing

New social housing in the UK is a popular idea, as this research shows.
By Natan Doron and Robert Tinker.
September 2014

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Summer 2014

Fabian Review

The Fabian Review examines the Treasury’s dominant position in UK policymaking and outlines reforms to help make progressive promises a reality with Dan Corry, Colin Thain, Giles Wilkes, Stian Westlake, Christine Berry and others. Keir Starmer and Francesca Klug defend the human rights act and Mary Riddell interviews Labour rising star Lisa Nandy.

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Letting in the Light

Lessons from Labour's police and crime commissioners

Labour's police and crime commissioners have worked hard to get the most benefit for the public from the role, even as funding for police and community safety has been cut. Here they set out their experiences.
Edited by Vera Baird
August 2014

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Europe was the future once

And how it can be once again

All the traditional arguments for Europe have been turned on their heads. This pamphlet sets out a new strategy to reinvent the pro-European cause.
By Mark Leonard
August 2014

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