Latest Publications
People, Places & Democracy
Power and wealth are not well distributed in Britain, meaning too many people feel excluded from politics and policy-making. Our work explores ways to give more people a say and a stake in the country’s future.
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Best intentions: EU migrant workers in Fenland
This report is based on the results of survey interviews conducted with mostly lower-skilled EU migrants in the Fenland area of the UK, one of the most deprived parts of the UK and at the heart of the "Leave" vote in the EU Referendum.
| Published: | 17 September 2020 |
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| Author: | Jonathan Thomas |
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Lockdown in London: tracking the impact of coronavirus on the capital’s economy
This report, commissioned by Peabody, examines the emerging impact of the coronavirus crisis on London’s economy. It explores the latest timely data on economic outcomes to produce an as up-to-date picture as possible.
| Published: | 22 July 2020 |
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| Author(s): | Amy Norman, Scott Corfe |
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A new life for the high street
Key points Emerging evidence suggests that lockdown will change consumer and business behaviour on a long-lasting basis, with a permanent shift to homeworking and digital retail. This change will impact...
| Published: | 22 July 2020 |
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| Author: | Scott Corfe |
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Unlocking Britain
These proposals are informed by the work of the Unlock Britain Commission, a group of independent advisors, business leaders and politicians, led by Afolami and convened to stimulate new economic...
| Published: | 17 June 2020 |
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| Author: | Bim Afolami MP |
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Assessing the economic implications of coronavirus and Brexit
This report offers clear evidence-driven analysis of the economic impact of the two most pressing issues facing the UK economy today: the coronavirus crisis and our future relationship with the European Union when the transition period ends.
| Published: | 31 May 2020 |
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| Author(s): | Kathryn Petrie, Amy Norman |
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Anarchy in the UK (and Everywhere Else): The Ideological Roots of Populism
This briefing paper by Mirko Draca, Director of CAGE, sheds new light on the recent upsurge of populist movements shaking Western democracies, finding that populism is underpinned by a distrust in institutions.
| Published: | 18 September 2019 |
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| Author: | Mirko Draca |
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Falling off a Cliff
This SMF briefing note provides an update on the state of Britain’s coastal communities. Worryingly, it shows that the economic gap between coastal communities and the rest of the country has widened even more since our 2017 report.
| Published: | 22 August 2019 |
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| Author: | Scott Corfe |
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Immigration: an opportunity to lead
Some British politicians are in danger of misjudging public opinion on immigration. Not only the UK’s immigration policy, but also its wider political future, could be at stake.
| Published: | 02 July 2018 |
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| Author: | Jonathan Thomas |
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Centre Ground – Six Values of Mainstream Britain
This pamphlet describes six values characteristic of British mainstream opinion, setting out how these values are distinct from those on the extremes, and giving practical policy examples of how each value can translate into reality.
| Published: | 18 June 2018 |
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| Author: | Chris Leslie |