We all seem to favour the idea of social mobility, but forget that upward mobility depends on the downward kind too.
In Defence of Politicians
When a politician uses their judgement, they should not be attacked as if they somehow betrayed their electorate.
Settled status: the unsettling process
My feelings and travails around “Settled Status”: the anxiety-inducing process that I need to undertake to ensure I can remain in the UK after Brexit.
What is the four-day week, and why do we need it now?
The four day week would see employees across the UK work one fewer day a week while earning the same amount of money. It could have a range of benefits.
The taxes that would genuinely address inequality
One big idea is not going to solve inequality – especially taxes that just target income. Together, these smaller taxes that target wealth will do a lot better at truly addressing inequality.
Why has political prejudice become acceptable?
The politics of conviction over compromise has created an atmosphere of prejudice and vitriol.
The advantages and obstacles to Basic Income
Are the psychological and cultural objections insurmountable obstacles?
Semi-skimmed nationalisation: a new model of public ownership
A new, different model of nationalisation would offer the best of both worlds.
What would the impact be of allowing customers to vote on executive pay?
Controlling Executive Remuneration: Securing Fairer Distribution of Income implies a fundamental shift in how we conceive of large companies.
What’s the best way of funding higher education?
State funded higher education, a graduate tax or the UK’s current system of funding higher education – which one works best?