Progressive coalitions for a fragmented left

Focusing on experiences of coalition-building across Europe, this essay series aims to identify the latest developments in the balance of power between parties across the left and their appeal to a cross-coalition of voters.

The classics of social democratic thought

As the centre-left wrestles with the tough questions of today, familiarity with the classics of social democratic thought can play a significant role in kicking-off a sustained period of revisionism and revival.

Climate politics in Australia

As attention turns to the toxic role climate change politics played in the Australian election, a look back at this study offers some telling insights into how progressives can avoid such incendiary rhetoric and public disillusionment.

New Social Democracy Observatory

Policy Network's social democracy observatory is a new platform for centre-left ideas and international comparative analysis. Bringing together facts and figures, innovative ideas and fresh thinking it offers new insight into policy and political developments from across the world.

Latest Opinion

Russia can ill-afford climate cavalierism

Anthony Giddens

Following this summer's extreme weather events, will Russia's leaders take global warming more seriously?
FDR: The progressive as hero

Patrick Diamond

In contrast to social democrats today, FDR boldly seized the opportunity of a crisis for progressive ends.
Reconsidering “Citizenship and Social Class”

Mitchell Cohen

Marhshall's elegant classic points to a vigorous concern for both liberty and equality.

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The Amsterdam Process

25 August 2010

Read the discussion note from Policy Network's steering meeting on the future of social democracy.
Immigration and political trust

28 July 2010

New research initiative on ‘Immigration and political community: the impact of immigration on political trust.’
Centre-left renewal

18 July 2010

Visit the new "ideas and debate" and "what we are reading" sections on Policy Network's new Social Democracy Observatory."
Roger Liddle

23 June 2010

The chair of Policy Network has been appointed to the House of Lords as a Labour peer by the outgoing prime minister Gordon Brown.

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Trio: Inside the Blair, Brown, Mandelson Project

14 September 2010

A question and answer session to launch Giles Radice's new book on the New Labour project.
Immigration and political distrust

21 September 2010

This event will examine how immigration affects confidence in politicians and political institutions.
Labour Party Conference

26 September 2010 to 28 September 2010

Policy Network is holding a number of fringe events focusing on the major questions that confront the centre-left.
Europe in 2015: the UK's role in shaping the EU's recovery

14 October 2010

A major one-day symposium exploring the role the UK should play in shaping the future identity of the European Union