The IEA and TPA condemn Cameron’s plan to train 5,000 community workers
Last week David Cameron announced plans to recruit and train 5,000 community workers as part of his 'Bigger Society, Smaller… Read more »
The TaxPayers’ Alliance is the favourite think tank of ConservativeHome readers
Yesterday we noted how a panel of influential journalists, parliamentarians and thought leaders rated the London think tanks. The Centre… Read more »
Centre for Social Justice and Policy Exchange are best regarded think tanks by ConservativeHome’s ‘influentials panel’
Over the last few days ConservativeHome has been surveying readers and 'influentials' about the quality of the London think tanks…. Read more »
Open Europe says Tory regulatory policy must focus on EU red tape
A new report from Open Europe, reported in today's FT, warns that 72% of the costs associated with regulation are… Read more »
Tory government urged to develop strong policies against genocide and war crimes
The Conservative Human Rights Commission – independent of the party but connected – has just published a report entitled Those… Read more »
Thatcher failed says self-styled Red Tory, Phillip Blond, as he launches twenty policy ideas
Phillip Blond, founder of the Respublica think tank, launches his new book tomorrow – 'Red Tory'. The book is an… Read more »
Civitas warns of balance of payments crisis
A new Civitas report, written by Professor Rowthorn and Ken Coutts, warns that the UK faces a worsening balance of… Read more »
Which is the most effective London think tank?
Which has had the most impact on the Cameron project? Which will cause any Cameron government the most trouble? Please… Read more »
Report calls for all government policies to be examined for how they impact the family
A recent report from the Cambridge-based Relationships Foundation, 'Progressive Families, Progressive Britain', recommends a 'triple lock' on all policy ideas. … Read more »
The think tanks demand big cuts from Darling (but don’t expect them)
Ahead of today's Budget the centre right and reformist think tanks have been lining up to offer Alistair Darling advice…. Read more »
80% of Winter Fuel Allowance money goes to people NOT in fuel poverty
Earlier today David Cameron made it clear that the Winter Fuel Allowance would be protected under a Conservative government. The… Read more »
Britain’s £1bn health and safety industry is encouraging ‘over-compliance’
A new Policy Exchange report notes that Britain has a fast-growing health and safety industry – with 1, 500 ‘specialist… Read more »
Policy Exchange warns that VAT rise could damage economic growth
A new report from policy Exchange – authored by their Chief Economist Andrew Lilico and also Hiba Sameen – contains… Read more »
The TaxPayers’ Alliance publishes its manifesto
The TaxPayers' Alliance has published its manifesto this morning. Many of its pledges will cause the Tory party no headache… Read more »
Reform recommends 30,000 hospital beds should go as part of NHS delivering more community-based care
In a press release, Reform states: ““Fewer hospitals, more competition” argues that the NHS has been right to reduce hospital… Read more »