
David Kirkby: The National Living Wage could undermine the Northern Powerhouse – so let’s vary it by region
There are negative possibilities for the supply of jobs, positive ones for productivity – and a lot of variation across sections.
David Kirkby is a researcher at Bright Blue. He recently completed writing a PhD in Philosophy at Durham University, where he also taught logic and ethics. He is interested in the philosophical roots of modern conservatism and the way in which these roots can inform policy formation.
There are negative possibilities for the supply of jobs, positive ones for productivity – and a lot of variation across sections.
Earlier this week, Bright Blue published its report “Standing Alone?” which focuses on self-employed individuals who are in low income households.
They just want a smaller state and a bigger society.
The party cannot campaign against changing horse mid-stream if the public is convinced that we are back on dry land.