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Tag Archives: Localism
Politics and Digital: Can do better
When I got home last night there was a letter waiting for me from my Council. Would I like to vote in local referendum on Heathrow Expansion? Why not. Offer the politico a polling booth and he will vote. Would … Continue reading
Big Society in Swedish: stora samhället
I have a great fondness for empty, snowy mountains, and a deep keenness to go and see the Northern Lights for myself. I’ve become properly hooked on Scandinavian dramas (Borgen is the least of it – The Killing, The Bridge, … Continue reading
Posted in Big Society
Tagged Big Society, Competition, Global Race, Institutions, Lessons from abroad, Localism, Mutuals, Trust
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50 word manifestos
Once again, Martin Lewis’ site MoneySavingExpert is running the annual ‘50 word manifesto‘ to encourage people to submit ideas “about little sensible changes that are more easy to implement, to improve the way Government works for consumers or better regulates … Continue reading
Posted in Big Society
Tagged Business, Change, Economy, Localism, Making a Difference, People, Regulation
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Our Aspiration Nation: An Opportunity Society
“I’m not here to defend privilege, I’m here to spread it”: so David Cameron confidently declared at this year’s Conservative Party Conference. The Prime Minister spoke passionately about creating an “aspiration nation”, not for the better-off but for the “want-to-be-better-off, … Continue reading
Posted in Social Justice
Tagged Aspiration, Digital, Fairness, Free Schools, Localism, One Nation, Opportunity
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Are the Lib Dems missing a trick?
Good narratives are emerging from those at the periphery, but has Nick Clegg taken heed? If there’s one thing I’ve taken from the LibDem conference this year, it’s that there is hope for truly radical policy-making within the party – … Continue reading
Posted in Party Politics
Tagged Community, Individualism, Localism, Radical, Responsibility, Society
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