Luke Stanley

Senior Researcher

Luke Stanley joined Onward in 2021, and works on the Social Fabric programme. He was previously policy adviser to Lord Hague and a part-time member of the CCHQ Press team. Luke also has experience working in public affairs, at Hanbury Strategy, and holds a Masters degree in Political History.

PUBLICATIONS

September 1, 2022

The Kids Aren’t Alright: the 4 factors driving a dangerous detachment from democracy

Why young people are detaching from democracy and social norms – and what to do about it

by Luke Stanley, Will Tanner, Jenevieve Treadwell, James Blagden

March 11, 2022

The Good Life

Britain needs a radical new social covenant between people, their communities and the State after decades of social alienation and decline.

by Luke Stanley, Will Tanner, Jenevieve Treadwell

December 21, 2021

Family Fortunes

The case for a broader and deeper family tax allowance

by Luke Stanley, Will Tanner, Fjolla Krasniqi

November 12, 2021

Double Devo: Extending Town and Parish Councils

The case for empowering neighbourhoods as well as regions

by Jenevieve Treadwell, Will Tanner, Luke Stanley, Fjolla Krasniqi

PRESS

Reaction

Family drift is tearing apart our social fabric – here’s what we should do

Senior Researcher Luke Stanley writes for the Reaction on intergenerational family ties, citing research from our report 'The Good Life.'

CapX

The Levelling Up White Paper is a missed opportunity to boost charity and volunteering

Luke Stanley writes for CapX on the Levelling Up White Paper, volunteering and charitable giving.

Times Radio

Luke Stanley speaks to Times Radio

Luke Stanley, Senior Researcher at Onward, speaks to Times Radio about our latest report, 'Family Fortunes', where we call for broader and deeper family tax allowance.

The Local Government Chronicle

Empower parish councils to achieve levelling up

Director Will Tanner and Senior Researcher Luke Stanley write for The Local Government Chronicle on our new report 'Double Devo', which sets out how to level up communities through town and parish councils.

The Times Red Box

Forget Handforth: parish councils are leading the way in levelling up

Onward Senior Researcher Luke Stanley writes for Times Red Box about our latest report, Double Devo.

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