Working together
to rebuild the centre ground
We are the UK’s leading centrist cross-party think tank. Our mission is to rebuild the centre ground and to create a country with better public services and a stronger economy. To do this, we develop bold, practical policy ideas and shape national conversations.
Working together
to rebuild the centre ground
We are the UK’s leading centrist cross-party think tank. Our mission is to rebuild the centre ground and to create a country with better public services and a stronger economy. To do this, we develop bold, practical policy ideas and shape national conversations.
Working together
to rebuild the centre ground
We are the UK’s leading centrist cross-party think tank. Our mission is to rebuild the centre ground and to create a country with better public services and a stronger economy. To do this, we develop bold, practical policy ideas and shape national conversations.
Values
We are an independent, cross-party organisation committed to rebuilding the centre ground. Inspired by the successful models of the Nordic countries, we aim to strengthen public services and build a robust economy. To achieve this mission, we create conversations, produce new ideas, and influence policy.
Centrism
Centrism means looking for the best policies from across the political spectrum while rejecting extreme ideologies. We believe policy should be driven by evidence and grounded in what works in practice. That is why we work with people and politicians from across party lines from all parts of the UK.
Working together
We believe that the only way to create change that works for everyone is to work together and build consensus. That is why we work with people and politicians from across party lines from all parts of the UK.
The Nordic model
We look to our Nordic neighbours, where high levels of happiness, trusted democracy, and equality go hand in hand with low corruption. These countries have also built strong, sustainable economies and high-quality public services, lessons we believe the UK can learn from.
Rebuilding the centre ground
Our vision is for a fairer, greener country, with a resilient economy and well-funded public services that support people when they need it most. We want to create opportunities for everyone, supported by a government that protects the most vulnerable.
That is why we support greater investment in public services, cutting unnecessary red tape for businesses, taking serious action on climate change, simplifying the welfare system, and creating a fairer tax system.
Rebuilding the centre ground
Our vision is for a fairer, greener country, with a resilient economy and well-funded public services that support people when they need it most. We want to create opportunities for everyone, supported by a government that protects the most vulnerable.
That is why we support greater investment in public services, cutting unnecessary red tape for businesses, taking serious action on climate change, simplifying the welfare system, and creating a fairer tax system.
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Former Labour Party Leader | Former Leader of the Opposition Neil Kinnock
Lord Kinnock
"Centre prizes and encourages discernment, the oxygen of democracy. That does not get in the way of principles, but it does foster analysis and practicality. More, please!"
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Former First Minister of Wales Carwyn Jones
Lord Jones
“At a time when the need for fairness, justice, and opportunity across the world has never been greater, it is hugely important to have organisations that can generate solutions to help resolve the crises that the world is facing. Centre Think Tank provides an opportunity to pool ideas that can gain the greatest possible support as we face these challenges together.”
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Former Minister
Tracey Crouch
"I am grateful to you guys and to everyone banging the drum for centre politics. I think the ground is very fertile and we do better when we come together on these issues and forge consensus."
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Former True and Fair Party Leader
Gina Miller
"Our paper with Centre Think Tank was pragmatic. What we talked about was strengthening some of the protections against loopholes, including transparency for offshore trusts, and tackling the non-dom status by creating a tiered system where people can pay in at different levels depending on how long they have been in the UK. This is much more pragmatic than a one-size-fits-all or a black-and-white solution. The actual conclusions of our report were astonishing."
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London Borough Councillor
Cllr Asma Islam
"I joined as a supporter because Centre reflects my core values. They support a strong welfare state and support for small businesses, both of which I agree with. Centre has also put forward a plan to build a better Britain by learning lessons from the Nordic countries. They are countries which show equality leads to opportunities and that economic growth can go hand in hand with supporting those who need it.”
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Former Secretary of State David Owen
Lord Owen
“You are looking for new ideas and trying to evolve new thinking. Good luck to you; we need it. Good luck, think hard, and learn lessons quicker than we are learning them. Rally the younger people and give them the confidence to have new ideas and new thinking."
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Former Director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) | Former Party Leader | Former Member of Parliament Dick Taverne
Lord Taverne
"I think that Centre Think Tank is where a lot of us should be. After all, Social Democrats and Liberals meet in the Centre, but we also welcome those from other parties. I think it is a very good idea to have a centrist think tank.”
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Former Member of Parliament
Stephen Lloyd
"As a social liberal and economically right of centre, the most appropriate description of my political positioning would be Centrist. Centre Think Tank encapsulates these ideological positions as well as challenging me on others. Exactly what I want from a policy research group."
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Former Labour Party Leader | Former Leader of the Opposition Neil Kinnock
Lord Kinnock
"Centre prizes and encourages discernment, the oxygen of democracy. That does not get in the way of principles, but it does foster analysis and practicality. More, please!"
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Former First Minister of Wales Carwyn Jones
Lord Jones
“At a time when the need for fairness, justice, and opportunity across the world has never been greater, it is hugely important to have organisations that can generate solutions to help resolve the crises that the world is facing. Centre Think Tank provides an opportunity to pool ideas that can gain the greatest possible support as we face these challenges together.”
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Former Minister
Tracey Crouch
"I am grateful to you guys and to everyone banging the drum for centre politics. I think the ground is very fertile and we do better when we come together on these issues and forge consensus.”
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Co-founder of SCM Direct | Former True and Fair Party Leader
Gina Miller
"Our paper with Centre Think Tank was pragmatic. The actual conclusions of our report were astonishing."
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London Borough Councillor
Cllr Asma Islam
"I joined as a supporter because Centre reflects my core values. They support a strong welfare state and support for small businesses, both of which I agree with. Centre has also put forward a plan to build a better Britain by learning lessons from the Nordic countries. They are countries which show equality leads to opportunities and that economic growth can go hand in hand with supporting those who need it.”
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Former Secretary of State David Owen
Lord Owen
“You are looking for new ideas and trying to evolve new thinking. Good luck to you; we need it. Good luck, think hard, and learn lessons quicker than we are learning them. Rally the younger people and give them the confidence to have new ideas and new thinking."
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Former Director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) | Former Party Leader | Former Member of Parliament Dick Taverne
Lord Taverne
"I think that Centre Think Tank is where a lot of us should be. After all, Social Democrats and Liberals meet in the Centre, but we also welcome those from other parties. I think it is a very good idea to have a centrist think tank.”
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Former Member of Parliament
Stephen Lloyd
"As a social liberal and economically right-of-centre, the most appropriate description of my political positioning would be centrist. Centre Think Tank encapsulates these ideological positions as well as challenging me on others. Exactly what I want from a policy research group."
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Former Labour Party Leader | Former Leader of the Opposition Neil Kinnock
Lord Kinnock
"Centre prizes and encourages discernment, the oxygen of democracy. That does not get in the way of principles, but it does foster analysis and practicality. More, please!"
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Former First Minister of Wales Carwyn Jones
Lord Jones
“At a time when the need for fairness, justice, and opportunity across the world has never been greater, it is hugely important to have organisations that can generate solutions to help resolve the crises that the world is facing. Centre Think Tank provides an opportunity to pool ideas that can gain the greatest possible support as we face these challenges together.”
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Former Minister
Tracey Crouch
"I am grateful to you guys and to everyone banging the drum for centre politics. I think the ground is very fertile and we do better when we come together on these issues and forge consensus.”
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Co-founder of SCM Direct | Former True and Fair Party Leader
Gina Miller
"Our paper with Centre Think Tank was pragmatic. The actual conclusions of our report were astonishing."
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London Borough Councillor
Cllr Asma Islam
"I joined as a supporter because Centre reflects my core values. They support a strong welfare state and support for small businesses, both of which I agree with. Centre has also put forward a plan to build a better Britain by learning lessons from the Nordic countries. They are countries which show equality leads to opportunities and that economic growth can go hand in hand with supporting those who need it.”
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Former Secretary of State David Owen
Lord Owen
“You are looking for new ideas and trying to evolve new thinking. Good luck to you; we need it. Good luck, think hard, and learn lessons quicker than we are learning them. Rally the younger people and give them the confidence to have new ideas and new thinking."
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Former Director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) | Former Party Leader | Former Member of Parliament Dick Taverne
Lord Taverne
"I think that Centre Think Tank is where a lot of us should be. After all, Social Democrats and Liberals meet in the Centre, but we also welcome those from other parties. I think it is a very good idea to have a centrist think tank.”
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Former Member of Parliament
Stephen Lloyd
"As a social liberal and economically right-of-centre, the most appropriate description of my political positioning would be centrist. Centre Think Tank encapsulates these ideological positions as well as challenging me on others. Exactly what I want from a policy research group."
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Join us
Join with members across the UK who power our work and support our mission to rebuild centrist politics. By becoming a member, you can engage directly with our policy work, help shape future ideas, and connect with others who share your vision for a more centrist and moderate political system.
Our members are at the heart of what we do. They help create a stronger voice for centrist and moderate politics, an approach often missing in todays political landscape.
Membership is just £2 per month and directly supports our research, campaigns, and events. All donations, including your name and the amount, are publicly listed on our website in line with our commitment to transparency. If you wish to object, you can contact us using the email address listed in our privacy policy.
Join us
Joining Centre means you can be part of an organisation which is working to rebuild the centre ground of UK politics.
By becoming a member, you’ll have the chance to engage with our work early, influence policy development, and connect with others who share your vision for a more centrist politics.
Membership is just £2 a month and helps support our work. All donations are publicly listed on our website including your name and the amount you donated. You can object using the email address in our privacy policy.
Join us
Join with members across the UK who power our work and support our mission to rebuild centrist politics. By becoming a member, you can engage directly with our policy work, help shape future ideas, and connect with others who share your vision for a more centrist and moderate political system.
Our members are at the heart of what we do. They help create a stronger voice for centrist and moderate politics, an approach often missing in todays political landscape.
Membership is just £2 per month and directly supports our research, campaigns, and events. All donations, including your name and the amount, are publicly listed on our website in line with our commitment to transparency. If you wish to object, you can contact us using the email address listed in our privacy policy.