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Theresa May’s article about the “shared society” is a virtue-signalling undergraduate essay

16 January 2017
Government and Institutions

Theresa May’s article about the “shared society” is a virtue-signalling undergraduate essay

Len Shackleton
16 January 2017
I read Theresa May’s article about the “shared society” – assuming it was she who wrote it, and not her … Continue reading “Theresa May’s article about the “shared society” is a virtue-signalling undergraduate essay”

Why individual liberty could be the new election battleground

25 March 2014

Why individual liberty could be the new election battleground

Ryan Bourne
25 March 2014
‘If people are given responsibility, they behave responsibly. So if we give people more political power, I believe that will … Continue reading “Why individual liberty could be the new election battleground”

The Big Society and big government must not be mixed up

11 July 2011

The Big Society and big government must not be mixed up

Kristian Niemietz
11 July 2011
Several authors of this blog have welcomed the idea of the ‘Big Society’, as long as it stands for an … Continue reading “The Big Society and big government must not be mixed up”

‘Who you know’ and ‘what you know’ – what does Nick Clegg know?

5 April 2011

‘Who you know’ and ‘what you know’ – what does Nick Clegg know?

Philip Booth
5 April 2011
Today, Nick Clegg decided to declare war on nepotism. He wants to ‘stop a lot of the informal advantages which are … Continue reading “‘Who you know’ and ‘what you know’ – what does Nick Clegg know?”

The family is a crucial – and oft-forgotten – element of the Big Society

17 March 2011

The family is a crucial – and oft-forgotten – element of the Big Society

Ruth Porter
17 March 2011
During the Big Society discussions, the sight of some Conservatives running scared from the idea that the best way of … Continue reading “The family is a crucial – and oft-forgotten – element of the Big Society”

Big government and the ‘Big Society’ are not partners – they are competitors

10 February 2011

Big government and the ‘Big Society’ are not partners – they are competitors

Kristian Niemietz
10 February 2011
The government’s catchphrase ‘Big Society’ has often been criticised for its vagueness. Critics claim that the phrase means everything and … Continue reading “Big government and the ‘Big Society’ are not partners – they are competitors”

The Big Society will only come into being when the Government stops trying to create it and instead unleashes a tide of philanthropy

27 January 2011

The Big Society will only come into being when the Government stops trying to create it and instead unleashes a tide of philanthropy

Philip Booth
27 January 2011
The Government reportedly feels that its Big Society programme has stalled. It is not surprising. The coalition’s idea of the … Continue reading “The Big Society will only come into being when the Government stops trying to create it and instead unleashes a tide of philanthropy”

The coalition’s first 100 days: is Britain freer?

18 August 2010

The coalition’s first 100 days: is Britain freer?

Ruth Porter
18 August 2010
Sombre sound bites about the scale of the deficit, the need for deep cuts and the opportunity to use this … Continue reading “The coalition’s first 100 days: is Britain freer?”

How the New Economics Foundation would build the Big Society

6 August 2010

How the New Economics Foundation would build the Big Society

Kristian Niemietz
6 August 2010
It may seem like a fox writing a publication on geese-keeping. And yet, the New Economics Foundation (NEF) has joined … Continue reading “How the New Economics Foundation would build the Big Society”

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