Policy Network - Opinion

Growth • Austerity • Reform

Remodelling the state for economic growth

Kitty Ussher - 09 May 2013

The pressures on public finances will not go away; there is no "beyond austerity".
Innovation • Regulation • Growth

The new politics of production

Will Marshall - 17 April 2013

Progressives need a new growth narrative, and it must begin with an accurate diagnosis of our core economic dilemma.
Growth • Credibility Deficit • Social Models

No return to ‘business as usual’ for European social democracy

Roger Liddle - 10 April 2013

Social democracy can no longer make easy promises of higher personal living standards.
US • Politics • Obstructionism

Byzantium and booby traps

Michael Lind - 13 February 2013

Despite a rousing second inaugural address in defense of the role of progressive government, Barack Obama faces a protracted period of legislative trench warfare.
US • Election • Partisanship

Sustaining a new progressive majority

Michael Lind - 19 December 2012

The “emerging Democratic majority” finally made their mark in 2012 and the long-term implications for US politics are significant.
Pre-distribution • Reform • Living Standards

Fleshing out a pre-distribution agenda

James Plunkett - 28 November 2012

Given fiscal constraints and demographic change, reforming Beveridge's welfare state is a must.
Labour • Fiscal Sense • Optimism

After the Coalition: Keeping the optimism

Dan Corry - 06 November 2012

Fiscal sense is a key tenet of centre-left political economy. But Labour must also focus on growth and above all, the re-creation of hope.
Norway • Welfare-model • Coalition Politics

Head against the ceiling

Sten Inge Jørgensen - 05 July 2012

Meeting the high expectations of Norwegian voters is becoming increasingly difficult for the Labour-led coalition.
Localism • Public Services • Mutualism

Britain’s first co-operative council

Sally Prentice - 06 June 2012

Hands-on localism championed by a London council could help reshape the settlement between citizens and the state.
Parameters of a crisis

Richard Corbett - 14 March 2012

The EU's multifaceted reforms have changed treaties, legislation, supervision and behaviour. Now measured assessment is imperative.

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The Policy Network Observatory promotes critical debate and reflection on progressive politics. It is centre-left orientated but determinately challenges social democracy. It is resolutely pro-European but questions EU institutions and practices.