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.
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- Christopher Howarth: The flurry of Withdrawal Bill amendments range from pointless to legally illiterate
- Sam Gyimah: The time to develop a bright vision for post-Brexit social reform is right now
- Provision for No Deal is in the Conservative manifesto. A vote against it would thus be one of confidence.
- Nadhim Zahawi: Our Government should make it clear that Trump is on his own over Iran
- WATCH: Walker mounts a defence of Parliament and First Past the Post
- Phillip Blond: It’s time to crack down on the crack cocaine of gambling
- James Frayne: To win over young voters, don’t make the mistake of assuming they’re all wealthy graduates
- It’s breakthrough! No, it’s deadlock! Brexit talks latest.
- Newslinks for Tuesday 17 October 2017