Director Sebastian Payne writes for the i about Dominic Cummings and his approach to science and technology in government. He writes:
“What shocks me is how rare it is to come across others with a science background in British politics. The difference is cultural, not merely practical. What CP Snow diagnosed in 1959 as the gulf between our two cultures of “literary intellectuals” and scientists remains as wide as ever – any political dinner party still finds the works of Shakespeare more stimulating than the second law of thermodynamics.
The lack of interest from politicos is reflected by underwhelming support from the state: even as research and development spending has risen, Whitehall is better suited to an essay than an experiment.”
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'The Observer' quotes figures from Onward's 'Breaking Blue' report which breaks down the results of the 2024 election. They use the figures to make a case for what the next Tory leader need to prioritise.
'Conservative Home' mentions Onward's 'The British Entrepreneur' report. The article quotes Onward's findings that British workers are becoming “unusually risk-averse” when it comes to setting up their own business.
Onward's 'Capital Issues' report is quoted in a 'Financial Times' article on AIM markets and UK small-cap stocks.
'The Financial Times' covers Onward's 'Capital Issue' report which calls for the abolition of London's AIM markets.
A 'CityAM' article about abolishing London's AIM markets quotes Onward's 'Capital Issues' report.
'CityAM' quotes Onward's 'Capital Issues' report, which calls for the immediate abolition of London's AIM market.
