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What the Big Society means for public service reform

David Cameron recently made a speech which focused on building strong communities and strong families as well as developing a culture of giving. These are crucially important aspects of Big Society and are worthy of much discussion – but this … Continue reading

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What does a “Big Society” success look like?

Are you aware that Andy Burnham is from up North? Not from just anywhere up North but a working-class area…. up North. The kind of area where his next door neighbours often have either oil or soap powder encrusted under … Continue reading

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Why we should – must – keep talking about the Big Society

People laugh at David Cameron for his focus on the Big Society. They think he’s deluded to think that we can consciously make our surroundings better by getting involved. But that is what all politics is about. However, by constantly … Continue reading

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