Iain Duncan Smith has suggested that his proposals to introduce a Universal Credit to replace many of the current welfare … Continue reading “A fundamental change in welfare policy”

Despite the comments yesterday from the Archbishop of Canterbury, the coalition’s decision to introduce a limited form of workfare into the … Continue reading “IDS’s workfare plans – from entitlement to obligation”

There has been much discussion over the last week about the coalition government’s first 100 days. Some of this analysis … Continue reading “Entitlement and resentment”

Gordon Brown recently signalled a shift in public policy away from performance targets and towards entitlements. He argued we should … Continue reading “The entitlement to be selfish”