Research Programmes
Onward will focus on the most pressing issues facing Britain today through research, events and campaigns. If you would like to partner with us on any of our priority projects, please contact our Director, Will Tanner, here.
Levelling up
A major programme of work to explore how to reduce regional economic disparities and bring opportunities and prosperity to places that have not had them for too long.
Repairing our Social Fabric
This programme is a two-year review into the state of community in the UK, and what can be done to strengthen and repair the social fabric of local communities.
Past Research Reports
Onward analysis of marginal seats in The Sun
Today's Sun carries Onward analysis of marginal seats in a piece about the prospect of a General Election and the likely impact on Britain's electoral geography.
Onward research: A Question of Degree
In a new policy paper, Onward argues that ministers should consider introducing a graduate tax cut to help younger generations, paid for by reducing the number of low-value university degrees.
New Onward polling on the Pensions Dashboard
Exclusive polling for Onward, by Deltapoll, on the pensions dashboard
Media coverage for Make a House a Home
Media coverage for Onward's latest research, calling for a new chance to buy for private renters.
New Onward research: Make a House a Home
In a new policy paper, Onward argues that ministers should consider a new policy offer for private renters, based on a route to ownership and greater incentives for three year tenancies.
Onward research: Make a House a Home
In a new policy paper, Onward argues that ministers should consider a new policy offer for private renters, based on a route to ownership and greater incentives for three year tenancies.
New Onward research: Reaching out to black and ethnic minority communities
Onward research reveals that the Conservative Party must urgently change perceptions among ethnic minorities or risk dozens of seats being lost to Labour
Media coverage for Onward’s first policy report, Green, Pleasant and Affordable
A summary of the news coverage for Onward's first report, Green, Pleasant and Affordable
New policy paper: Green, pleasant and affordable, by Neil O’Brien MP
Onward's first policy report argues for a new approach to both housing supply and demand to reverse falling homeownership and build the homes Britain needs.
New Onward/Survation poll
Voters’ priorities shifting away from lower taxes and towards improving hospitals, thinktank finds
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