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Finds that urban, suburban and rural Americans participate in public life at broadly similar overall rates, but differ in the specific civic activities they undertake, with variation across community types in how they engage.
Since 2019 individuals giving more than £1m in a single year have contributed £179m — 72% of all £1m-plus individual donations since 2001. IPPR warns of an ‘Americanisation’ of UK politics and urges a £100,000 annual cap.
The pamphlet argues Britain should stop measuring people by class, contending class loyalty entrenches low pay and limited prospects and that social mobility requires rejecting class identity as a permanent social obligation.
Reflects on the prospects of another EU referendum, warning that public debate risks repeating the low quality and polarisation of previous campaigns and considering implications for politics and policy.
Contends that creating a Downing Street 'think tank' would not by itself make No.10 more strategic, arguing organisational culture, ministerial incentives and decision‑making processes matter more than a new advisory body.
Argues a proposed retrospective ban on political donations conflicts with centuries of legal precedent, suggesting such retroactive restrictions undermine established legal principles and could face constitutional or judicial challenges.
Arguing that governments need an ideological map, the Fabian Society critiques the Starmer administration’s direction and urges clearer principles and strategy to sustain long-term governance and avoid policy drift.
Recent state elections, including two held on Sunday, saw significant gains for the far‑right AfD, prompting Ed Turner to argue that repeated electoral advances by anti‑establishment parties are making German coalition formation and governance steadily more difficult.
The piece describes France’s system of parliamentary representation for overseas departments and territories — 27 of 577 National Assembly seats and additional senators — and presents it as a straightforward model for integrating overseas communities.
Analysis considers implications of Mark Carney, Canada and the EU for the UK’s post‑Brexit ambitions, questioning whether recent international developments further reduce the likelihood of the UK regaining close economic or political alignment with EU partners.
Reports that Conservative peer Nigel Farage said Reform UK officials were suspended after ‘loose pub talk’, highlighting party discipline issues and internal controversy over off‑the‑record remarks by staff.
Polling ahead of Brazil’s Oct 4, 2026 elections identifies four key public views on the country’s state and its principal trading partners, offering insights into voter sentiment and international priorities before the vote.
Monthly digest of public‑attitude research that highlights, among other findings, the share of people with bachelor’s degrees who say “working class” describes them extremely or very well, compared with 66% of those without bachelor’s degrees.
Most Americans express strong support for press freedom but are split on what limits are acceptable, showing disagreement over issues such as government access to journalists’ information amid legal disputes like the DOJ–LinkedIn case.
Weekly Pew Research Centre digest summarising recent research and media coverage on religion and public life in the US and internationally, including topical headlines and links to the Centre’s latest analyses.
Summarises lessons from Camden and South Staffordshire on involving residents in decision‑making, drawing on the Waves digital democracy programme and practical examples for local participatory practice.
Fabian Zuleeg argues that a model of Associate Membership that might suit Canada is unlikely to translate to the UK, given different geographic, political and legal contexts; he cautions against treating the Canadian precedent as a ready-made solution for UK–EU ties.
A weekly digest from the Pew Research Center compiling recent studies and news on religion and public life, including coverage of U.S. Mormon trends and abortion-related policy developments as of 23 September 2026.
Contrasts socialism’s end‑state planning with conservatism and market liberalism’s emphasis on learning from existing institutions, customs and practices that have endured rather than imposing a designed ‘finished society’.
Reports that a US federal judge ordered the White House to temporarily restore press access for CNN, MSNBC and Politico after those outlets sued over revocations of reporter access to presidential briefings.
Profile of Finley Wild, a recent University of Birmingham graduate who produces digital political content, supports digital strategy and aims to make policy more accessible and boost political engagement.
Weekly roundup highlighting Pew Research Center's latest findings, including the proportion of Americans who answered all eight questions correctly on a First Amendment quiz, with a prompt to take the quiz yourself.
Henry Hill is a Senior Fellow at the Institute for Government and serves as Political Editor of the Critic, providing commentary and analysis on political affairs from within the Institute’s research and public-facing work.
Claire Ainsley is a Senior Fellow at the Institute for Government and directs the Project on Center‑Left Renewal at the Progressive Policy Institute, contributing research and policy work on centre‑left ideas and strategy.
Argues that slavery was not the unique driver of the Industrial Revolution and therefore cannot be the sole basis for multitrillion-pound reparations; rejects the claim that beneficiaries of modern prosperity must pay compensation for historic slavery.