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.
Posts by David Kirkby
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.
David Kirkby: How to help the self-employed
Earlier this week, Bright Blue published its report “Standing Alone?” which focuses on self-employed individuals who are in low income households.
David Kirkby: Britain’s young people aren’t a selfish generation
They just want a smaller state and a bigger society.
David Kirkby: Good news for the economy may be bad news for the Conservatives
The party cannot campaign against changing horse mid-stream if the public is convinced that we are back on dry land.