As we wait for the government’s white paper on ‘levelling up’, many people are asking what it means and how do we achieve this in practice. I’ve just written a report for Equally Ours showing that we can only level up the UK by tackling inequality between people as well as places: a ... [Continue Reading]
Health Equity: More than enough evidence for action
This week Public Health England confirmed that Black and Asian people are more likely to die from COVID-19 than the white British population. Acknowledging the problem exists is a welcome first step. But a clear strategy and recommendations are urgently needed to demonstrate that ... [Continue Reading]
Trust isn’t a popularity contest
Like many long-established institutions, the charity sector has struggled to find its feet in the accelerating roil of political debate. During this time, even as the people they serve need them to speak out more than ever, charities’ voices seem to have dwindled. This has been ... [Continue Reading]
Save our human rights
‘Rights have to be given the force of law for that is how we link our dreams to the acts of daily life’ Helena Kennedy ‘Whereas recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, peace and ... [Continue Reading]
