The Social Market Foundation is Britain’s leading cross-party think-tank, standing proudly in the centre-ground of politics since 1989. We bring together people of all parties and none to develop evidence-based policies that support a fair society and a strong economy.
Publication
Up for grabs? Public attitudes on the pensions ‘pot-for-life’ proposal
The SMF recently published proposals for ‘member choice’ over pensions, whereby individuals can direct their contributions to a scheme of their choice. Meanwhile, the government is consulting on related proposals for a ‘lifetime provider’ model. This paper presents evidence on public attitudes to these proposals, drawing on a survey of workers, and two expert roundtable discussions on the topic.
Published: | 26 April 2024 |
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Author: | Niamh O Regan |
Publication
Labour Economics: Thinking through Labour’s economic agenda
With Labour Party having vowed to achieve the fastest growth in the G7, the SMF has brought together leading economic experts to provide independent analysis of the party’s proposed approach – and the gaps it needs to fill.
Published: | 22 April 2024 |
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Author: | Various |
Publication
Beyond the comfort zone: How can planning reform boost housing supply and affordability?
Planning reform is of growing interest to policymakers across the Anglosphere as a way to increase the rate of housebuilding at minimal cost to the public purse. This report – the fifth and final instalment of our series on the housing crisis – looks at how effective planning reform is at increasing supply and how the UK can learn from failures elsewhere to ensure it succeeds here.
Published: | 16 April 2024 |
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Author: | Gideon Salutin |
Media Release
Nearly 80% of gen z and millennials want a single pension pot for life, survey shows
New survey shows younger people favour of government plans for a pension pot for life, a new survey reveals.
Published: | 26 April 2024 |
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Media Release
‘Labour’s housing plans are the most ambitious in half a century – but don’t go far enough to drive growth’, top economist says
Comments come as part of an essay collection in which leading economists run the rule over the Labour Party’s economic vision, published today by the Social Market Foundation.
Published: | 22 April 2024 |
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Media Release
‘Social clubs should be part of national infrastructure’, says Labour PPC Kirsty McNeill calling for ambitious plan for clubs
The next government should consider reviving working class social and welfare clubs as part of key national infrastructure needed for ‘left behind communities’, says Labour PPC Kirsty McNeill.
Published: | 18 April 2024 |
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Commentary & Podcasts
Club together: How clubs can help solve our connection crisis
In this blog, Kirsty McNeill, Labour PPC for Midlothian, makes the case for more investment in social clubs to strengthen local communities and solve our connection crisis.
Examining British police pay and the ‘P-Factor’
Sustained real-terms losses to earnings and heightened exposure to harm while on duty prompt questions about the adequacy of police officers’ salaries. This blog, sponsored by the Police Federation, examines UK police pay and discusses the ‘P-Factor’, a pay policy that renumerates officers for risks and restrictions inherent to the profession.
It’s time for a new generation of New Towns
In this blog, Labour PPC Chris Curtis sets out his vision for a new generation of New Towns to address the UK's housing crisis - bringing multiple advantages with them and learning from past mistakes.