Britain’s political landscape has shifted, but think tanks are struggling to adapt Think tanks occupy a unique place in the policy world. Neither academic institutions nor the parties tasked with policy implementation, their role has traditionally been as independent “policy labs”, growing ideas for politicians to use when in power. Yet, as we are all aware, the political landscape has shifted in recent years. And think tanks [...]
DEBATE: Are we at risk of overreacting to the story of ‘forced hugging’ at Ted Baker? Are we at risk of overreacting to the story of ‘forced hugging’ at Ted Baker? Dr Joanna Williams, author of Women vs Feminism: Why We All Need Liberating from the Gender Wars, says YES. Alarming stories of sleazy bosses taking advantage of vulnerable young women can make it seem as if the workplace hasn’t changed since the 1960s. [...]
DEBATE: Should Britain heed the Japanese Prime Minister and join the Trans-Pacific Partnership after Brexit? Should Britain heed the Japanese Prime Minister and join the Trans-Pacific Partnership after Brexit? Molly Kiniry, researcher at the Legatum Institute, says YES. The UK has been promised a welcome with “open arms” to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CP-TPP), perhaps the most comprehensive multilateral trade agreement negotiated to date. The mechanics [...]
