Commentary & Podcasts
Commentary
How a points-based system could mean better immigration policy
In other countries, points-based systems which govern immigration for work have encouraged a culture of greater empiricism, a willingness to review outcomes, learn from them and adapt immigration policies accordingly. Will the UK have a similar experience?
| Published: | 03 March 2020 |
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Trade unions need a refresh. Political parties of all colours should take an interest
One of the most dramatic economic developments over the past 40 years, has been the declining power and influence of trade unions.
| Published: | 03 February 2020 |
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Commentary
The “North” is everywhere – why we shouldn’t divide the country in two
The recent election has led many people to divide the country into the north vs. the south. At Westminster there has been much talk about the northern “red wall”, about...
| Published: | 03 February 2020 |
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Commentary
SMF’s Non-manifesto manifesto
On 6th November, Parliament was dissolved and Britain set course for an election on 12th December. Election campaigns are supposed to be a time when would-be leaders of the nation...
| Published: | 09 December 2019 |
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Commentary
Politicians aren’t talking about… teacher recruitment and retention
England does not have enough teachers. Department for Education data published in late November 2019 shows that for the seventh year in a row, the government has failed to recruit...
| Published: | 09 December 2019 |
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| Author: | Linus Pardoe |
Commentary
Politicians aren’t talking about… the parlous state of productivity in the public sector
This has been an election campaign full of chunky spending promises from both of the main political parties. The Conservatives have talked about “50,000 more nurses” and “20,000 extra police...
| Published: | 09 December 2019 |
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