Chris Birt at the Joseph Rowntree Foundation uncovers why our social security system isn’t just welfare - it’s a key weapon in the fight against deep poverty
Professor Danny Dorling challenges whether the BBC can be considered a universal service - arguing that true universality only comes when inequalities fall
Dr. Layla McCay of the NHS Confederation explains why the Child Poverty Strategy must empower health and care systems to be part of the solution
Hana Kapetanovic from think tank Demos reveals how government procurement can be a powerful tool to achieve policy goals and social impact
Dr. Sara Reis at the Women’s Budget Group explains why tackling child poverty means supporting women’s economic independence
Dr. John Lister debunks the myth that private sector involvement will ease NHS waiting lists—warning that it could make things even worse
Professor Ian Mell explores new proposals for a so-called “Grey Belt” and what they could mean for housing, development, and green spaces
Jonny Mood from the NAO examines the progress of public chargepoint rollout - warning that despite momentum, challenges lie ahead for the government
Green Party peer Natalie Bennett argues that rather than handing power to the people, new devolution plans risk reinforcing Westminster’s control