Policy Network

Left with-out a Future? Social Justice in Anxious Times

Wed, 09 Jul 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Policy Network will host a public debate on the future of the British Left and Labour’s political offer in the 2015 election. The occasion will also mark the launch of Anthony Painter’s forthcoming Policy Network/I.B Tauris book, Left with-out a Future? Social Justice in Anxious Times.

Democratic Self-Government in Europe

Wed, 02 Jul 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Policy Network will host an interactive lunchtime debate on 'Democratic Self-Government in Europe'.

Better to suffer inside the eurozone

Wed, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

In spite of all of the associated shortcomings and suffering, for many in Southern Europe, it is still better to be inside than outside the Eurozone.

'Pre-distribution' and the living standards crisis

Thu, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Policy Network and the Institute for Government will host an event with US academic and political commentator Jacob Hacker of Yale University. Jacob Hacker will be interviewed for the BBC Radio 4 programme, Analysis, by Edward Stourton, followed by a recorded question and answer session with the audience.

The Passage to Europe - a review

Tue, 10 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

As the EU faces its most serious test ever, Luuk Van Middelaar’s fascinating account asks us to reconsider the forces that underpin the European Union.

Welfare and individualism

Thu, 05 Jun 2013 16:34:00 GMT

Society is becoming increasingly individualistic. As this trend continues it is important to ask whether it is fighting a losing battle for political parties on the Left to go against the grain of public opinion. Do progressives instead need to develop an individualistic narrative of the Left?

Generation ‘why?’

Thu, 05 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

We are witnessing a generational shift in attitudes towards the welfare state, and this poses fundamental questions for policy makers.

How to make an inclusive welfare state work

Thu, 05 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

As society becomes increasingly individualistic, is it time for progressives develop an individualistic narrative of the Left?

Encouraging geographical mobility

Wed, 04 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Youth unemployment is a serious problem in most countries but the policies to reduce it need to be tailored to local circumstances.

Pre-distribution and the crisis in living standards

Fri, 23 May 2013 14:24:00 GMT

Policy Network will shortly welcome Yale University Professor and renowned U.S. political commentator Jacob Hacker to London on 12 June for a series of meetings and events with leading UK politicians, cademics and policy makers.

Public attitudes towards redistribution and the next social contract

Sat, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

An event with Bruce Stokes, director of Pew Research Global Attitudes, on public attitudes towards redistribution and the next social contract.

Regulation and consumer protection - An emerging opportunity for progressive politics

Thu, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

A debate on how can the centre-left can use the consumer protection agenda to strengthen public trust in politics (and regulation).

Democratic Self-Government in Europe

Thu, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Domestic Solutions to the EU Legitimacy Crisis

State of the Left - May 2013

Fri, 02 May 2013 16:18:00 GMT

The 1st of May celebrations of International Labour Day passed yesterday with sporadic protests and displays of public anger. The traditional Left mantra of full employment stands in stark contrast to an all-time high EU-wide unemployment rate of 10.9% – or a shocking 24% for young people.

François Hollande after One Year

Thu, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

François Hollande after One Year: The Silent Reformer or Lost in Reform?

The Politics of Growth, Stability and Reform

Wed, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

This publication of "Memos to the Left" focuses on 3 pillars of progressive governance that need sustained attention, critical thinking and new ideas: the politics of growth, production and reform; lifting living standards and providing good jobs in an era of increasing global competition; equipping young people for the new economy and tackling youth unemployment.

Vacancy: Financial sector research/policy analyst

Fri, 28 Mar 2013 09:40:00 GMT

Westminster-based thinktank and international political network requires an experienced and dedicated financial sector research/policy analyst.

Democratic Stress, the Populist Signal and Extremist Threat

Fri, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The rise of populism seen across Europe and the US is exposing old and hidden fault-lines in democratic systems

Gearing EU Governance towards Future Growth

Fri, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The side-lining of Europe 2020 and its worrying consequences. The Europe 2020 Strategy should not be considered as a ‘good-weather strategy’ only. The EU has to find a sense of purpose again.

Italy’s democratic stress – and the centre-left collapse

Wed, 05 Mar 2013 09:01:00 GMT

The recent Italian election result serves both as a painful reminder of the weak position of the European centre-left and as a worrying beacon that the crisis is again shifting gears as political instability and democratic stress continues to grow across the region.