Populist pushback?

Understanding and defeating European populism

 

Working it out

A new deal for the self-employed

 

Liberalism liberated

Revitalising a traditional and richer liberalism for a better Britain

 

Higher ground

A centre-right vision to raise living standards

 

Properly protected

Reducing victims and abuses of modern slavery in the UK’s asylum system

 

Mending the net?

A new centre-right approach to social security

 

The right road

The future of the European centre-right

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October 12, 2026

Bright Blue: The European centre-right can beat populists by learning from them — be bold, with your principles and policies

Bright Blue, the independent think tank for defending and improving liberal society, and Konrad Adenauer Foundation UK & Ireland, have today published a new publication, Populist pushback? Understanding and defeating…
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October 6, 2026

Helen Ryan – Yorkshire Post: Why Donald Trump in not as pro-British as Nigel Farage suggests

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October 8, 2026

Times Radio: Ryan Shorthouse

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Our work is about defending and improving liberal society. Our research focuses on five different policy areas.

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Boosting attainment, especially for those from modest backgrounds, across all life stages, from early years to lifelong learning.

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Improving diversity, progression and security in all forms of employment.

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Improving life chances for – and connectivity between – individuals from different social backgrounds.

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A new self-employment safety net

Reforming the structure of the formal childcare market

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