Whitehall must realise that local areas really do know best

Onward's Director Sebastian Payne discusses the rise of Farage and Reform UK's participation at the next election for iNews.

Sebastian Payne, Onward's Director, is quoted in Politico stating that the Tories must not repeat David Cameron’s mistakes by dismissing the rise of Reform UK.

Future of Conservatism Director Gavin Rice wrote for the Critic about why the media’s idea of the centre ground is wrong. 

Future of Conservatism Director Gavin Rice explains why legal immigration is still rising post-Brexit in the Daily Telegraph.

Sebastian Payne, Director of Onward, discusses the Autumn Statement in iNews.

The New Statesman quotes Onward's statistics regarding young people's opinions on future leadership of the UK.

Conservative Home quotes Onward's Director Sebastian Payne stating that the "Autumn Statement showed the best of moderate conservatism”

Politico quotes Adam Hawksbee, Onward's Deputy Director, stating that cutting personal taxes could help individuals deal with the on-going cost of living crisis.

Adam Hawksbee, Onward's Deputy Director, discussing Labour's spending plan in City AM.

James Blagden, Head of Politics and Polling at Onward, argues that a post-election Conservative party may still encompass moderate politics.

Adam Hawksbee, Onward Deputy Director, writes for Conservative Home on the need for Hunt to prioritise British manufacturing in the Autumn Statement. 

Sebastian Payne, Onward Director, writes for iNews on the prominence of Whatsapp in Westminster. 

 Sebastian Payne, Onward Director, writes for iNews on Suella Braverman's criticism of the Met in regards to policing protests.

City AM mentions Onward's report, released earlier this year, urging the UK government to input “new controllable visa schemes”.

Onward Director Sebastian Payne argues that following the range of legislation in the King's Speech, there needs to be a stronger economic message laid out by Ministers.

Head of Polling and Politics James Blagden is quoted in The Guardian implying those MPs with big majorities are no more leftwing or rightwing than those with small majorities.

Deputy Director Adam Hawksbee writes for City A.M on Gove's and Marshall's new direction for capitalism that the Conservatives would do well to follow.

The Times references polling from our report The Kids Aren't Alright.

The New Statesman references the analysis of our report Troubled Waters and quotes Deputy Director Adam Hawksbee on the benefits of injecting housing into coastal communities.

Deputy Director Adam Hawksbee discusses the importance of moving away from competitive and piecemeal pots of funding for local councils.

Deputy Director Adam Hawksbee spoke to the Financial Times about the Government's Long-Term Plan for Towns.

Sifted cover the keynote speech delivered by the Rt Hon Michelle Donelan MP, Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with Onward.

Deputy Director Adam Hawksbee writes on the secret weapon the Tories must utilise if they find themselves in opposition, mayors.

Director Sebastian Payne writes for iNews on the YouGov Hamas survey results and what they tell us about our society.

The Rt Hon Michael Gove MP writes for Conservative Home discussing our latest report, The Case for Conservatism.

Our research note, Super Prolific Criminals, is cited in The Critic for its analysis.

Our report The Case for Conservatism is covered by Peter Franklin in Conservative Home.

The Times covers our new report, The Case for Conservatism, stating co-authors Timothy and Rice make “the case for a conservative politics of community rather than individualism”.

Director Sebastian Payne writes Britain will achieve a more cohesive society by embracing the pillars of family, community and nationhood, as our new report, The Case for Conservatism, reiterates.

The contributions of Viscount Camrose, Minister for AI and Intellectual Property, to Onward's panel on AI at the Conservative Party Conference 2023 are referenced by BBC News.

Rachel Maclean MP, Minister of State (Housing and Planning), is quoted for her contributions to the Onward panel supported by Landsec at the 2023 Conservative Party Conference.

The Telegraph discusses our report Missing Millenials.

Director Sebastian Payne and Deputy Director Adam Hawksbee welcome the announcement of funding for towns and cities, built on the analysis of our report Levelling Up Locally.

Director Sebastian Payne tells PoliticsHome "there’s not as much difference between the blue wall and the red wall as people think”.

iNews discusses the implications of the roll back on net zero, as suggested by our report, Hotting Up.

Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer's keynote speech at Onward is cited as a reason behind new government funding.

Sky News reports on Onward's latest research paper, 'Hotting Up.'

Bloomberg writes on Onward's research from its 'Hotting Up' paper.

iNews writes on our polling and analysis from our latest 'Hotting Up' paper.

City AM discuss the polling and analyses conducted by Onward in their latest report, 'Hotting Up.'

Place North West references our analysis and discussion from our 'Troubled Waters' report.

Adam Hawksbee, Deputy Director, discusses the consequences for levelling up if HS2 is scrapped.

Jenevieve Treadwell, Senior Researcher, writes for the New Statesman on the national importance of coastal revival and the political gains supporting this may yield.

The New Statesman references our analysis from our 'Taking the Temperature' report.

Jenevieve Treadwell, Senior Researcher, writes for PoliticsHome on the importance of reviving coastal economies, discussing our recent report Troubled Waters.

Deputy Director Adam Hawksbee writes for the Times on opportunities to address the housing crisis and regenerate coastal communities.

The Financial Times cites our Missing Millenials report

The Sun discusses our Troubled Waters report recommendation to combat crime in coastal areas.

The Week highlights Onward's Troubled Water's report as a top 10 thing to know today.

The Guardian references Onward's latest coastal analysis from our Troubled Waters report.

The Guardian covers our new report, Troubled Waters, and quotes Senior Researcher of Levelling Up, Jenevieve Treadwell.

Director Sebastian Payne writes on Starmer's two recent policies that are likely to be rejected by the Middle England voters he needs the most.

Deputy Director Adam Hawksbee writes on Birmingham City Council's s114 notice.

Our report The Social Mobility Penalty is covered by Fit for Purpose Magazine

Deputy Director Adam Hawksbee is quoted in The Guardian.

Francois Valentin discusses our new report Great British National Service with John Darvall

Director Sebastian Payne speaks to the BBC on the appointment of Claire Coutinho - a former member of Onward's advisory board. 

Director Sebastian Payne discusses the benefits of rejoining Horizon as the UK steps closer to its Science Superpower ambitions.

Gavin Rice, Project Director for our Future of Conservatism project, wrote for The Critic making the case for national service.

The Times references Onward's analysis of the hydrogen levy.

Director Sebastian Payne emphasises national service's role in addressing the crises faced by our youth.

Director Sebastian Payne discusses the electoral prospects of the Conservative Party as the economy begins to recover.

Deputy director Adam Hawksbee discusses the drawbacks of the pensions triple lock.

Deputy director, Adam Hawksbee, discusses our report The Social Mobility Penalty.

Director Sebastian Payne argues for higher salaries for senior civil servants, to retain their expertise.

Senior Researcher Callum Newton emphasises the need to build more homes across the UK if the Conservatives are to win the next election.

The Yorkshire Post references our report 'Great British National Service' as voters in Yorkshire express their support.

The Telegraph references our report 'Great British National Service', supported by Penny Mordaunt, Leader of the House of Commons.

PoliticsHome quotes Senior Researcher Callum Newton on the governments plan to scrap nutrient neutrality rules.

The Washington Post quotes Jack Richardson, head of energy and climate, regarding political support for green policies.

Politics.co.uk references our analysis of political support for net zero.

The New Statesman discusses our report, Wired for Success: Reforming Whitehall to Support Science and Technology.

Deputy Director Adam Hawksbee discusses the critical role a Great British National Service scheme could play in addressing the problems faced by our youth with Nigel Farage.

Our research on public support for net zero policies is mentioned in the i.

Director Sebastian Payne is mentioned in The New Statesman regarding his Op-Ed on why the UK should not backtrack on green policies.

Head of Science and Technology, Allan Nixon, writes for Conservative Home regarding reforms needed in Whitehall to make the UK a science superpower.

The keynote speech hosted by Onward with the Culture Secretary Rt Hon Lucy Frazer MP is mentioned in a government press release.

Director Sebastian Payne writes for the i about Dominic Cummings and his approach to science and technology in government.

Onward's report 'Wired for Success' is linked to by Air Street Capital.

Jack Richardson, Head of Energy and Climate is mentioned in the BBC with a comment on the Governments' Net zero approach.

Head of Energy and Climate Jack Richardson gives a comment for Politico on the Government's recent change in messaging on their Net-zero approach.

Head of Energy and Climate Jack Richardson is mentioned in Energy Portal EU regarding net zero policy and our research paper 'Power to the People'.

Deputy Director Adam Hawksbee joins Spectator TV to talk about the changes to how the police tackle crime and what effect it has on local communities.

Onward's report 'Wired for Success' is mentioned in The Telegraph digital edition.

Onward's new report 'Wired for Success' is reported in Research Professional News.

Head of Energy and Climate Jack Richardson gives a comment to Politico warning against making anti-green messaging and policies for the UK.

Times Higher Education reports on Onward's new report 'Wired for Success' and its recommendations to increase spending on research.

Deputy Director Adam Hawksbee writes for City AM about regenerating Britain's towns and if the Conservatives can take advantage of accomplishing that.

Onward's research on housing is mentioned in a Times piece about converting different spaces into a residential home.

The Guardian uses Sebastian Payne's Twitter thread on the new housing plan in their live news report.

Director Sebastian Payne joins the RSA Events Podcast to discuss how to regenerate the economy.

Director Sebastian Payne writes for the i about why the Conservatives shouldn't backtrack on net zero policies.

Deputy Director Adam Hawksbee gives a comment for Politics Home discussing why the government should not scale back on green policies, and mentions Onward's recent report 'Hydrogen: who pays?'.

A transcript of Rt Hon Michael Gove MP's speech on housing and development from the government's website, Onward is mentioned in the speech.

Deputy Director Adam Hawksbee appears on LBC to discuss Michael Gove's new plan for housing and development in Cambridge.

A transcript of Rt Hon Michael Gove MP's speech on the governments new housing and densification plan.

Onward's Head of Energy & Climate Jack Richardson talks to iNews about the government and it's green policies.

Head of Energy & Climate Jack Richardson gives a comment in The Daily Express on renewable energy construction policy.

Onward is mentioned by The Times regarding comments made by the Chancellor at a dinner event.