David Cameron's speech in Munich on the failure of multiculturalism emphasised the muddled thinking within the coalition on this sensitive issue. The Prime Minister's attempts to draw on British values in order to encourage Muslim communities to integrate were misguided, outdated and have the pote
The Big Society must articulate its vision and define its expected outcomes, or face fading from the political landscape.
Students and young people protesting against the education cuts are representative of a generation who have been consistently overlooked by politicians who have little regard for their democratic voice. The Liberal Democrats' abandonment of their policy pledge will help to further entrench the pol
A plenary session organised by the Fabian Society as part of the Labour conference fringe in Manchester provided a further opportunity for leading figures within the party to address pressing ‘English Questions’
The performance of New Labour in government, its defeat in the general election and the potential legacy of its 13 years in power came under sustained and informed scrutiny at
The inability of large numbers of young people in the UK to get on a University course provides some early evidence of how the Coalition government might seek to cater for young people during a time of austerity.
The government's "Big Society" approach to citizenship endangers other successful community initiatives.
The extent to which the British Empire influences contemporary politics and society has been overlooked by political parties in the UK
Labour responds to a report on increasing young people's participation in politics
Andy Mycock on ideas for a British civic service programme
Kevin Rudd’s apology to the 'Forgotten Australians' highlights the difficulties of dealing with Britain's imperial past while promoting a positive view of 'Britishness'
As delegates decanted from Manchester recently, many will have reflected on what they view as a successful conference. The gathering, the biggest seen for a long time, contributed to the
