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Reports

We publish our research through regular reports on the most pressing policy questions.

Our reports use rigorous data analysis and original policy thinking to put forward policies that are both practical and politically achievable for ministers to deliver. 

Rocket Science: How can the UK become a science superpower?

If the UK is to be a “science superpower”, we need to rethink our strategy for science.
by Matt Burnett, Maria Priestley

What do voters think of grammar schools?

What do British voters – and Conservative voters in particular – think of proposals to build more grammar schools and expand academic selection?
by Will Tanner

The Conservative politics of net zero

Vote Blue, Stay Green
by James Blagden, Will Tanner

Levelling Up in Practice: South Tyneside Interim Report

South Tyneside could be at the forefront of the UK’s green economy, but several steps still need to be taken to level up the area.
by Adam Hawksbee, Jenevieve Treadwell, Will Tanner

Powering the Future: UK Review of Electricity Market Arrangements

Why the Review of Electricity Market Arrangements is so important.
by Ed Birkett

Give back control: Realising the potential of England’s mayors

The Government should unleash a wave of devolution to mayors to level up growth and boost their electoral prospects
by Adam Hawksbee

Street Bids: How compulsory rent auctions could save Britain’s high streets

Forcing landlords to lease vacant shops via a compulsory rent auction could bring up to 58,000 empty high street units back into use.
by Will Tanner, James Blagden

Levelling Up in Practice: Oldham Interim Report

Onward launches first-of-a-kind programme to help level up left behind areas.
by Adam Hawksbee, James Blagden, Will Tanner

Taking the Temperature: Scrapping the Net Zero Target would cost Tories 1.3m votes

Has the political climate changed on the Government’s Net Zero target?
by James Blagden, Will Tanner

Course Correction: Why we need to reform apprenticeships

Apprenticeships are failing working class school leavers, and will undermine efforts to level up without significant reform.
by Francesca Fraser, Adam Hawksbee
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