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We're excited to launch the Public Participation Lab - a unique research centre to bring people into policymaking.
Made possible by @MartinSLewis, the Lab will develop new ways for people to get involved in designing policies on issues that affect them.
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🚨NEW AI RESEARCH🚨
We’ve worked trusted organisations and experts such as @FullFact, the @electoralreform, @jimmy_wales and @MartinSLewis to write an open letter calling on all parties to agree to the responsible use of AI at the election.
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We need to have a national conversation about Britain's future after Coronavirus.
That’s why today we’re excited to launch Renew Normal, the People’s Commission on Life After COVID-19, to lead this effort.
Join the conversation 👇
renewnormal.co.uk
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NEW: @Demos’ focus groups with citizens captured an emergent sense of regret amongst some Leave voters: demos.co.uk/project/citizens… … …
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NEW: Report out today from @demos explores how reading can help tackle some of the great challenges of our time: loneliness, mental health problems and dementia.
Have a read of the report here: demos.co.uk/wp-content/uploa…
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“It’s been a natural fit, I feel very at home in the party.” @ChukaUmunna on joining the Lib Dems.
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Today we’re launching The Good Web Project to fight for a better internet - one that safeguards its users and reflects the values and principles of a liberal democracy.
Check out our interactive city to start exploring the road to a better web 👇
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🚨NEW RESEARCH🚨
Over the past 18 months, disinformation surrounding Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) has erupted online.
Our new report with @PINewsF, out today, is the most in depth study to date on the LTN rows in local neighbourhoods.
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For older people across the country restricted to their homes, just 10 minutes of activity 3 times a week can have huge health benefits.
We're so pleased to launch @10Today_ on the @BBC with @Sport_England.
Tune in and get active here 👇 #StayInWorkOut
bbc.co.uk/programmes/p087wdd…
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Watch Demos director @pollymackenzie explain why @Demos needs your help to start a new conversation about how to make Britain better. Find out how you can support the project here: demos.co.uk/project/optimism…
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“One of the ironies of the Brexit debate is that you’ve now got a group who are passionately pro-Europe” @vincecable
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Demos is delighted to announce the appointment of our new Director @pollymackenzie. Read more from Polly here: demos.co.uk/blog/polly-macke…
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We're delighted to announce the appointment of @pollycurtis as our new Chief Executive! 🥳
Polly joins after a diverse career as an award-winning journalist, author and newsroom leader.
We're thrilled to have her and cannot wait to get started on the next chapter of Demos! 🎉
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🚨 Today, we're launching the landmark report from the People's Commission on Life After COVID-19 🚨
After hearing from over 50,000 citizens, this report sets out an aspirational agenda that can build a stronger, more resilient and more united nation.
👉 renewnormal.co.uk
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Our Commission is bringing together leading figures from sectors across society to steer the project.
We’re delighted that founder of @MoneySavingExp and consumer finance expert @MartinSLewis is one of our Commissioners.
renewnormal.co.uk
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We are very excited to host a speech by the wonderful @tom_watson tomorrow. He'll talk about #gambling regulation 🎰 and #publichealth and even give you some #labour policy announcements. Tune in to the livestream at @tom_watson at 11 am and make sure you don't miss a thing!
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🚨Join Demos at Labour party conference.
Our opening event will feature polling expert Sir John Curtice, where we'll be discussing where public opinion is on Labour.
🗣️@PippaCrerar, @sarahcastell, @MiriamLevin1 & @JessicaJGarland
You can also join us live on YouTube📺
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We are delighted to announce the @akrasodomski will be taking the reins as the new Head of CASM, @Demos' dedicated digital research hub. Alex's shares his thoughts in his new blog post today. demos.co.uk/blog/alex-krasod… 👑
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“You can’t dismiss the European elections as a protest vote. It was on the issue of our generation.” @ChukaUmunna
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“What is out there now is sheer hatred between the factions on the right... We’ve now got an extreme polarised environment.” @vincecable
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Public services have reached a tipping point. It's time to try something different.
Our new paper is proposing a fundamentally new approach to public spending - one which has prevention and long-term thinking at its heart.
Read in full⬇️
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📢 WE'RE HIRING! 📢
We're launching a new one-year training scheme for two people keen to begin their career in public policy.
If you're ambitious, enthusiastic and keen to learn fast, we want to hear from you! Find out more here 👇
demos.co.uk/researcher-train…
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🚨 NEW REPORT 🚨
Our new study reveals how disinformation is being used online to drive women out of public life.
We have outlined a new framework for understanding how these gendered disinformation campaigns are being carried out.
Read more 👇
ow.ly/gCeq50C1cX7
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🚨 NEW REPORT 🚨
Our research finds that people facing food insecurity think government support was insufficient during the pandemic.
We need better social infrastructure and a Food First approach to truly tackle food insecurity long-term.
Read more 👇
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“With its current configuration, culture and reputation, it is impossible for the DWP to engage meaningfully with ill and disabled people”. The @guardian covers our major new report which will be published tomorrow. theguardian.com/society/2019…
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For too long we have taken unpaid carers for granted. That's why today we are calling for a new Universal Carer's Income to better support the millions of carers in the UK.
Find out more here: bit.ly/2UnWlh5 #supportcarers #carerscovenant
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NEW: Major research published today finds the DWP suffers a chronic lack of trust, making employment support nearly impossible.
We are calling for radical institutional reform to provide better support for ill & disabled people. Find out more here: demos.co.uk/project/the-futu…
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We at Demos have been devastated to hear of the death of our good friend and former Trustee, Kieran Brett, who sadly passed away at the weekend.
He will be sorely missed and long remembered by us: demos.co.uk/blog/4875/
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📢 We’re incredibly excited to announce the Good Web Festival! 📢
On 19th March, we’ll be hosting a groundbreaking one day workshop on the future of the internet.
It’s time to explore what good looks like. Register now for an unmissable day of events 👇
ow.ly/RJQR50DGIpV
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. @DominicRaab #abletoExcel launch "the next milestone in the debate on disability must be that we raise the level of ambition from ending discrimination and equality of opportunity for disabled people to ensuring that every young man and woman can truly reach their potential"
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🚨 How do you think the government should meet the UK's climate goals? 🚨
Together with @wwf_uk, @nationalgriduk and @ScottishPower, we're introducing the Climate Calculator!
We're asking you to have your say on how we tackle the climate crisis 👇
climatecalculator.co.uk
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Amazing: our analysis shows 215,000 people have celebrated their vote by tweeting bit.ly/1Ij9K0h
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.@ChukaUmunna delivering his speech in Brixton this evening - ending youth violence needs to be a national mission
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Over the past week we've seen how much power lies in the coming together of communities in response to riots.
Our letter in the @guardian presents this surge in community spirit as the beginning of a shared endeavour of national renewal and an opportunity not to be missed.
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We're delighted to have this Letter published in the Guardian with @powertochange_ , calling on the government to capitalise on the spontaneous bubbling up of community spirit we've seen in the wake of the riots.
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NEW: Today we publish a major new report on informal carers.
Unpaid carers prop up our entire social care system but for decades have been taken for granted by policymakers. It's time for a new settlement between carers and the state.
Find out more: bit.ly/2UnWlh5
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We're delighted to announce that multi-award winning journalist and author @jamesrbuk has joined us as a Fellow! 🥳
James' experience makes him perfectly placed to navigate this world and help us imagine a better web for all.
Find out more 👇
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"Right now our childcare system bakes in inequality. Universal childcare would pay for itself by helping people back into work. It would also introduce flexibility for both parents, allowing them to be more productive & children to get the range of care they need."
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The Coronavirus crisis has shown the incredible importance of local government, particularly in times like these.
That's why we're so excited to welcome former Chief Executive of Wigan Council and @NLGNthinktank Chair @ProfDonnaHall as a Commissioner 👇
renewnormal.co.uk
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🚨 NEW: We have found that almost three quarters of government's key suppliers are operating in tax havens 🚨
Our new report, Value Added, is calling on central government to use procurement as an opportunity to bring about a fairer economy. 👇
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Tune in to @LBC to listen to our Chief Executive @pollymackenzie talk about our national conversation on life after Covid-19 with @mrjamesob 🎙️
#RenewNormal
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"You cannot be pro growth if you are not pro childcare.
"Childcare is not an optional extra. It's integral to a successful economy, but if you're losing 1/4 women to caring commitments, that's a major issue."
@stellacreasy
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🚨NEW RESEARCH🚨
Trust in Britain’s system of government is at a record low and the relationship between politicians and the public feels increasingly fragile.
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"This was an attempt to influence at a social, cultural and community level"
@akrasodomski speaking at the @CommonsHomeAffs this afternoon about our recent analysis of Russian Influence Operations on Twitter. Find out more here: demos.co.uk/wp-content/uploa…
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We're delighted to launch our latest report:
The Employability Badge 🥳
Our research, supported by @scouts, has looked into the youth unemployment challenge that's holding back economic growth and harming young people's earnings and mental health.
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🚨NEW RESEARCH🚨
We're delighted to have partnered with @jrf_uk to look at how social media listening can strengthen policy development by putting people’s voices and lived experiences at its heart.
Find out more👇
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@Andrew_Adonis argues we have to understand and address why Brexit has happened. We must end austerity, invest in local communities & a proper policy for devolution #lab18
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As the 2019 General Election takes shape, our country is divided from top to bottom, and the political debate is more toxic than ever.
We're launching our manifesto, which calls for a new way of doing politics: a politics of consensus, not division 👇
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Brilliant speech from @ShakiraSweet1 this evening on ending serious youth violence - “this is about the cycle of deprivation and poverty”
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Labour's intentions to prioritise public voice in UK policy making is a welcome step forward.
We're working on a white paper exploring how citizen's assemblies can best help find consensus on thorny issues and build a more collaborative democracy.
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“Too many of our young people feel disrespected and disenfranchised by society” - @ChukaUmunna speaking this evening on why we are seeing a crisis in serious youth violence
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🌍 NEW REPORT 🌍
The UK public are united on the best ways to tackle the climate crisis.
Their choices show strong support for an ambitious plan to meet the UK’s 2030 target, without hitting the lowest-income families in the pocket.
Read more 👇
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We’re delighted to be supporting a new programme training 100 teachers to become #MediaLiteracy Champions, helping to improve young people’s critical thinking & media literacy.
@EMIF_Fund @bellingcat @PSHEassociation @CGF_UK @studentvieworg
Read more👉 bit.ly/3Akz1aA
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.@HannahPopsy at #abletoexcel report launch "Stop telling me I'm inspirational. I'm not trying to be inspirational, I'm just trying to get on with my life. Inspiration is a doing word, tell me what I've inspired you to do!" @DominicRaab
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NEW: @Demos’ focus groups across England uncovered resentment about the boundaries of political correctness, which they feel has eroded patriotism and national pride: demos.co.uk/project/citizens…
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A third of Britons would prioritise a stronger sense of community over economic growth.
Our latest report, ‘At Home in One’s Past’ on the politics of nostalgia: demos.co.uk/project/nostalgi… …
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"To give trust is to get trust"
@pollycurtis in the Guardian making the case for a new era of citizen participation in policy making, and what we can learn from the work of @audreyt in Taiwan✍️
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NEW: Today we launch a major new research project on Nostalgia in Britain, France & Germany, incl. findings from focus groups, new polling & interviews with political figures, to explore why citizens are turning to the past: demos.co.uk/project/nostalgi…
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Q: What's cut through among the public?
Sir John Curtice: "Governments that preside over financial/economic crises rarely survive at the ballot box. Voters always remember."
@GoodwinMJ: "Bankers bonuses is something voters are very aware of & something they really don't like."
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Young ppl need to be alerted to the consequences of their actions online because it can have lasting impacts: @JubileeCentre1 #CPC17 panel
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We're very excited to present the first of many Demos Conversations, where @pollymackenzie sits down with @ChukaUmunna and @vincecable. Get your tickets now 🏃♀️! eventbrite.co.uk/e/demos-con…
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"The first thing I want the next government to do is talk about social care in a really different way.
"Until we start talking about the why - the purpose & the connections with the people that matter - we lose a lot of the essence of social care."
🗣️@AnnaSeverwright
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🚨 Our new report, Over the Character Limit, shows that social media can be a force for positive action 🚨
We have found that there is a significant positive relationship between the use of moral virtue language and virtuous behaviour on Twitter 👇
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We’re delighted to support a new programme that will train 100 teachers to become #MediaLiteracy Champions & improve critical thinking & media literacy among young people.
@EMIF_Fund @bellingcat @PSHEassociation @CGF_UK @studentvieworg
Find out more👇 tsvwebsitedev.wpengine.com/t…
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NEW @Demos report on #bigdata: we must be wary of data "dashboards" prioritising short-term over long-term issues: bit.ly/2nSDLiE
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Tulip Siddiq discusses her constituents' difficulty accessing legal aid & help when suffering from domestic violence
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"I worked for Blair's Delivery Unit – trust me that the next government needs a new approach to reform"
New article by @_JonathanSlater explaining why the next government needs to look beyond top-down targets to successfully reform our public services✍️
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Together with @HealthFdn, @instituteforgov and @CIPFA, we have written to Chancellor @RachelReevesMP urging for greater spending on prevention in next week's budget. ⬇️
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Our new Commission aims to engage with up to one million people to shape Britain’s future after the Coronavirus crisis.
Read from our Chief Executive @pollymackenzie why we have launched Renew Normal, and want to hear from you in our first survey.
👉 ow.ly/4m9V50zTT16
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Celebrating our amazing interns @miranda_barrie @Tom_Sp8 and @danielnoruwa on National Intern Day. Thank you for all of your hard work, dedication and creative ideas.
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🚨NEW RESEARCH🚨
Amid reports that the PM is planning to scrap inheritance tax, our latest report shows why this may not be such an easy voter winner.
@DanGoss222 lifts the lid on what voters across the political spectrum *really* think about the tax⬇️
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🚨NEW RESEARCH🚨
The challenges facing the country are daunting.
From broken public services to a chronic breakdown of trust, the period ahead will be marked by difficult decisions in a fiscally-constrained environment.
Taking the public on this journey will not be easy.
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While eating habits have improved for some during the pandemic, others have faced acute levels of food insecurity.
Our new report explores people’s experiences with food during the pandemic, and their preferences for the future of the food system.
👉 ow.ly/1ews50E0tL2
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A timelapse visualising NEW @Demos analysis of #Islamophobic tweets in the days surrounding the Nice attack
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Ahead of the AI Safety Summit, where governments and tech companies will consider the challenges of AI governance, we're delighted to launch our latest paper, supported by @PwC_UK, which goes to the heart of regulating AI: what to do about open source.
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We’re delighted to support a new programme that will train 100 teachers to become #MediaLiteracy Champions and improve critical thinking & media literacy among young people.
@EMIF_Fund @bellingcat @PSHEassociation @CGF_UK
@studentvieworg
Get involved 👉 tsvwebsitedev.wpengine.com/t…
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"What's missing in the Bill is a recognition of the role of privacy and anonymity in keeping people safe online."
@ellenejudson is currently outlining to @CommonsDCMS what amendments need to be made to the #OnlineSafetyBill to help tackle online harms and disinformation.
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Demos is excited to launch The Optimism Project - a national conversation on what’s best about Britain. Demos wants to capture your voices: about the positive change Britain needs. Find out how you can support the project here: demos.co.uk/project/optimism… …
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Moving On From Blair: read guest editor @PCollinsTimes' lead essay on Labour's future in new Demos Quarterly bit.ly/1Vebq2f #DemosQ7
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We have polled the public & the results are clear - political division is stoking national pessimism. The majority of UK adults (76%) want to see politicians collaborating more to solve the issues the UK faces. We must find a new way of doing politics: demos.co.uk/project/optimism…
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🚨 NEW RESEARCH 🚨
In partnership with the @jrf_uk, we've harnessed innovative social media listening techniques to shed light on the experiences of people living in financial hardship.
Today we launch Wave Two of the year long programme of work. ⬇️
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As the case for citizen's assemblies builds momentum, not everyone is convinced of their potential.
We're excited to be working with @involveUK on a White Paper that will map out the best and most effective role they can play in fixing some of Britain's most contested issues.
Great that @involveUK & others have been able to make the political case for citizens' assemblies.
And looking forward to working with @Demos @MiriamLevin1 @pollycurtis to develop plans for how, when & why they can be used to build a more collaborative & effective democracy.
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📅Join us on 27th September to discuss how we can use collective imagination to redesign our public services and tap into the strengths of our communities🏘️
🗣️@ImmyKaur, @mssophiaparker and @ProfDonnaHall
You can attend in person or online⬇️
eventbrite.co.uk/e/can-colle…
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🚨NEW RESEARCH🚨
In July, five Just Stop Oil activists were handed prison sentences of up to five years, the longest ever sentences handed out for peaceful protest in British history.
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Lets bring to an end the age of outrage. Our new polling out today finds the majority of UK adults (76%) want to see politicians of different parties collaborating more to solve the issues the UK faces. Find out more here: demos.co.uk/wp-content/uploa…
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You won't want to miss this one 👀
With the future of levelling up looking increasingly unclear, we'll be speaking to @lisanandy at the Labour Party conference about how the government can address regional inequality in the UK.
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📣 We thoroughly enjoyed our second Collaborative Democracy Network event this afternoon, featuring a stellar line-up of democracy experts:
@lisamwitter of @ApoliticalFound, @ClaudiaChwalisz of @DemocracyNext and Cllr. @Georgia_Gould, Leader of Camden Council 🗣️
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Which regions are set to be hit hardest by #Brexit? Our report explores risks & opportunities of leaving the #EU bit.ly/2nsWTDW
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NEW: @Demos’ focus groups with citizens captured an emergent sense of regret amongst some Leave voters: demos.co.uk/project/citizens…
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Lewis bowman from @ReachSouthSheff wins the financial inclusion champion award
🎉 for his amazing work with helping those over 50. Congratulations!
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We must invest in a society of readers. Read our new report out today with the @readingagency here: demos.co.uk/wp-content/uploa…
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🥳We're delighted to publish our latest report...
'Rewiring The web: The future of personal data'
@jonjnash & @charliehrysmith have explored how the use of personal information online represents a fundamental flaw in our digital infrastructure.
Read⬇️
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Transparency in itself does not end manipulation. We need new rules and a statutory code will be a very important part of the solution argues @damiantambini #democracydisrupted
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Our @JamieJBartlett on why we need to look beyond tech companies for solutions to online hate: via Demos Quarterly: bit.ly/2gHYTDW
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The Covid-19 pandemic has left many charities in a dire situation, with risk of being wiped out altogether.
We’re calling on the Government to immediately announce new emergency funding for charities most affected by the pandemic.
Read our new report 👇
ow.ly/dGp550DjThZ
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NEW @Demos research shows #socialmedia is becoming an increasingly important source of political engagement: bit.ly/2egfrVE
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"We're caught up in this idea that innovators have the right to innovate and we as society have to catch up with technology. I'd turn it around, why are we not setting big challenges, big missions, asking technology to meet us as humans?" - @rachelcoldicutt
#GoodWeb
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Demos research examining how teenagers use social media found that a quarter admitted to bullying someone online, but 88 per cent had used social media to provide emotional support to a friend: demos.co.uk/project/the-mora…
Children unprepared for social media ‘cliff edge’ as they start secondary school, Children’s Commissioner @annelongfield warns in new ‘Life in Likes’ report, published today childrenscommissioner.gov.uk… #lifeinlikes
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