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Shaping the Debate
This booklet, celebrating the Centre for Policy Studies 50th anniversary, showcases the range and importance of the work done by the CPS over 50 years, and its absolute centrality to the conservative tradition.
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Did Clegg create the conditions for Corbyn?
The Liberal Democrats insisted the triple lock for state pensions form part of the Coalition Agreement in 2010. Since then welfare spending on pensioners has gone up by 10% but down 5% for working households, driving young voters towards Labour.
Tuition Fees: A Fairer Formula
The proposed changes to the tuition fees system could lead to higher write-offs and a financial time bomb for taxpayers, concludes a new report by Michael Johnson.
The Medico-Legal Crisis and How to Solve It
The NHS’ liabilities for medico-legal claims now total £65bn, draining the NHS of much-needed funds and putting patients at risk by driving GPs out of practice.
The Australian Supermodel: Lessons for the UK
Alexander Downer, Australia’s High Commissioner to the UK, says Britain should use the opportunities from Brexit and Australia is eager to begin negotiating a free trade deal.
Strikes in Essential Services: Time for further protection for the public?
Strikes in the “essential services” are banned in most Western economies, apart from in the UK. The government must do more to protect the public from strike action in public services.
Venezuela – No Room for Apologists
Many on the left of British politics celebrate Chavez’s reforms and say Venezuela offers “a better way of doing things”. This report shows that there is no excuse for Venezuela’s defenders: the evidence is clear, the reforms were damaging
Wealthy Graduates: The Winners from Corbyn’s Tuition Fees Plan
The election has brought into focus the issue of inter-generational fairness and Labour’s solution is abolishing tuition fees. Daniel Mahoney argues that is regressive and benefits wealthy graduates most.
Reinforcing Automatic Enrolment
The early response to automatic enrolment has been positive but the government can still do more to encourage saving, especially for the young and the self-employed.
Abandoning austerity is no solution
Recent calls to lift the public sector pay cap have been gaining traction but Mahoney and Knox argue this mustn’t be funded through higher taxes or further borrowing.
Offering the Young a Good Deal
The General Election showed a huge inter-generational divide with Corbyn’s Labour being more popular than the Conservatives up to age 49. How should the Conservatives respond?
The Existential Challenges Looming for the EU
If taken at face value, the European Commission appears confident in its Brexit negotiating position. Yet the EU faces numerous existential challenges. Economic: An Italian sovereign default has increased in likelihood over the past year and the IMF still refuses to contribute to Greece’s bailout until debt relief is agreed. Unemployment: It is highly questionable as to whether… View Article
CPS response to Labour’s key revenue raisers
CPS responses to the three centrepiece “revenue raisers” from the Labour manifesto
A Pensions and Savings Manifesto
Michael Johnson outlines some reforms to pensions and savings that political parties should consider while writing their General Election manifestos.
Why Corporation Tax Cuts Work
Corporation tax cuts have had a positive impact but Labour have threatened to reverse them
How to Overcome Selection by House Price
Grammar schools offer a chance to escape selection by house price.
Auto-Protection
The 2015 liberalisation of pensions was welcome but the risk management is needed.Michael Johnson proposes “auto-protection” at private pension age.
