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Method in the madness

David Cameron is a more skilful politician than most people seem to think. His statement this week that he would not seek a third term in office...

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A tale of two classrooms

The education system in England and Wales has of late been subject to rapid and tumultuous reforms. These changes have affected every aspect of our...

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People Powered Planning

by Ben Glover The planning system has been captured by those most opposed to new housebuilding, according to People Powered Planning. The report, funded by...

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Something for Something

Recent years have seen a growing interest in the contributory principle in welfare. Polling has signalled a sea change in public attitudes, with many disillusioned...

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Two cheers for populism

A democracy in which everyone agreed wouldn’t be worthy of the name. Liberal democracies are meant to be – need to be – vibrant, chaotic...

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Beyond the usual suspects

  This poster, hastily pasted onto bus stops and walls, appeared in my local area earlier this summer. It immediately caught my eye and I...

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Where to draw the line?

David Anderson QC, the current Independent Reviewer of counter-terrorism powers is conducting a review of internet surveillance. Anyone who thinks there aren’t independent minded people...