Biog
Jonathan is an economist with high level policy and political experience
Jonathan is a former ministerial advisor and senior consultant at Europe Economics. An economist with high-level policy and political experience, he remains an associate at Europe Economics, Demos and ESL UK. He also writes for Labour Uncut. Currently he is undertaking a pioneering research project for UK Music on the economic contribution of the music industry to the British economy. Since becoming a freelance consultant he has completed projects for Action for Children, Centre for London, Demos and UK Music. He’s especially interested in the economics of the creative industries and the economic and political futures of UK cities. Jonathan holds degrees from three leading universities in Economics and Politics, including an M Phil in Political Thought and Intellectual History. More
Moral reform: what it should mean for Labour
I had this on Labour Uncut earlier this week.
The moral reform that I see as vital to Labour would not abandon the traditions of mechanical reform that politicians like Roy Hattersley upheld. It would, however, recognise and adapt to … Read the rest
Launch of RSA project with lessons for Cumbria
Tonight sees the launch of an RSA project that should produce important results for public service provision in South Lakeland and Cumbria. Working in partnership with Peterborough City Council and the Arts Council, the RSA (of which I am a … Read the rest
How the middle classes can be the change on social mobility
Matthew Taylor argues with good sense and strong social conviction:
“It would be better both for schools and for wider society if middle class parents put less energy in trying to get into ‘good’ schools and more in supporting their children … Read the rest
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