Posts by Neal Lawson

Populism mustn’t become Popular

by Neal Lawson

on 19th November 2019

Neal Lawson argues for a more humane and thoughtful national culture to start to heal the wounds of populism....

Yes, democracy is in trouble. But burning it down is not an option

by Neal Lawson

on 6th November 2019

Jericho Partner Neal Lawson’s latest piece in the Guardian. “Citizens’ conventions or assemblies are a well-rehearsed means to solve...

21st Century Democracy: Why we need to offer more than just the ‘sugar rush’ of Brexit opposition

by Neal Lawson

on 6th August 2019

In his latest piece on OpenDemocracy Jericho partner Neal Lawson argues that the need for transformation and social liberalism has...

21st Century Politics: Brexit, Complexity and Compromise

by Neal Lawson

on 26th June 2019

In his latest piece on OpenDemocracy Jericho partner Neal Lawson discussed the mess that progressives are in on Brexit. We need...

21st Century Politics: Do the right thing!

by Neal Lawson

on 28th May 2019

What does the European election result mean for the future of the Labour Party and UK democracy? A searing analysis by...

The Good Work Zeitgeist: Future Intelligence Problems, Paradoxes and Possibilities

by Neal Lawson

on 3rd May 2019

Jericho Chambers launched the Future of Work is Human project with the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development in...

A new politics? That lies with the people, not the Independent Group

by Neal Lawson

on 25th February 2019

Jericho Partner Neal Lawson argues that “our connected, newly energised local communities are the future of this country. Not...

45 Degree Change: where bottom up meets top down

by Neal Lawson

on 28th November 2018

Originally published by Rethinking Poverty, written by Neal Lawson, Partner at Jericho Chambers and Chair of Compass and Caroline Hartnell,...

Forget ‘big tent’ politics – we need space for a progressive campsite of parties and movements

by Neal Lawson

on 1st August 2018

To win back a fractious public currently feeling betrayed by broken promises of ‘control’, politicians must admit that power...

Monopoly socialism isn’t healthy. Labour benefits from a diverse left.

by Neal Lawson

on 26th February 2018

Corbyn would be prime minister if he had given an inch to the idea of a progressive alliance last...

A New Tax Dialogue

by Neal Lawson

on 7th December 2017

Dialogue  Foreword for Responsible Tax and the Developing World   If tax is the entry price we pay to live...