Our ambition is to connect political analysis with research, workable proposals and campaigns that build support for change.
We want to show how proportional representation, a written constitution, reform of the second chamber and devolution should fit together. The aim is to develop a clear model that voters can question and improve, drawing on the strongest features of international systems. At the moment the discussions about constitutional change are piecemeal, when the change that is needed has to be properly planned and integrated.
We want to examine how government can give greater weight to preventing problems. That includes rehabilitation, support for young people and helping people remain independent for longer. Each proposal should be tested against its cost, its evidence and its practical effect on people’s lives.
Where funding allows, public engagement, policy research and polling will help us understand what people want reform to achieve. We want to build on the expertise of others and turn the findings into accessible arguments and focused campaigns.
The YouTube channel and political analysis are already under way. We are developing the research programme and welcome conversations with researchers, potential contributors and supporters.
