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Why foreign aid matters

Why foreign aid matters Foreign aid, the case for reform and increased funding The UK government intends to reduce the foreign aid

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It is the community, stupid

On 23rd March 2020, five years ago almost to the day, I spent the day in a night shelter in south London.

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Responding to the Trump tariffs

In March 2016, then-president Barack Obama greeted Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the White House.

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At the mercy of the rental market

Safe, affordable housing is the cornerstone of any civilised society.

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Interest rates and inflation

Interest rates are a key factor in the cost of borrowing and the reward for saving money.

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Articles from organisations

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Habitat For Humanity Great Britain

Habitat for Humanity Great Britain is an international charity fighting global poverty and homelessness. Our global vision is of a world where everyone has a decent place to live.
The words "Centre for London" in dark blue with the "O" in "for" filled in.

Centre for London Think Tank

The Centre for London Think Tank advocates for a fair and prosperous global city. It researches and organises events aimed at developing new solutions to the capitals critical challenges.
In red, the word "UNITE” is written, and underneath are the words "DOCTORS IN UNITE".

Doctors in Unite

Doctors in Unite is a trade union for doctors and is affiliated with the Unite Union.
The words "COMMON WEAL" on top of a line connected to a triangle in the middle.

Common Weal Think Tank

Common Weal is a Scottish pro-independence think tank and advocacy group which campaigns for social and economic equality in Scotland.

Unlock Democracy

Unlock Democracy supports a more participatory democracy in Britain, founded upon a written constitution.
A white background with the words "advice for renters" in black writing. On top of this is a green outline of a roof.

Advice for Renters

For over 40 years, Advice for Renters has been dedicated to supporting and advocating for individuals in the private rental sector.
The word "LABOUR" in red writing with the words "FOR ELECTORAL REFORM" in black writing next to it. This is all contained in a black box with one corner missing. There is a line across this corner.

Labour For Electoral Reform

Labour For Electoral Reform supports a Labour Party manifesto commitment to adopt proportional representation in all UK elections.
The words "Politics for the Many" in red with a red underline under the word "Many"

Politics For The Many

Politics For The Many are trade unionists supporting proportional representation.
The word "NHS" in blue with a heart monitor in black and a red stamp next to it with the words "NOT FOR SALE". Under this is the words "Keep Our NHS Public" in blue writing.

Keep Our NHS Public

Keep Our NHS Public campaigns to reverse privatisation within the NHS.
The Letters "LCDPR" with a Labour rose between the "C" and the "D". Each letter is in its own red square. Under this is the words "Labour Campaign for Drug Policy Reform" in red.

Labour Campaign for Drug Policy Reform

The Labour Campaign for Drug Policy Reform (LCDPR) aims to provide a forum for Labour members and supporters to debate and shape the Labour drug policy.
An orange Liberal Democrat bird with a purple square around it. Under this is the words "Liberal Democrats for Electoral Reform".

Liberal Democrats for Electoral Reform

Liberal Democrats for Electoral Reform campaign for Proportional Representation to be adopted within the UK.
The words "HEALTH CAMPAIGNS TOGETHER" in blue. The word "TOGETHER" is in bold and the first "O" is a heart with the words "#ourNHS" in.

Health Campaigns Together

Health Campaigns Together campaigns against cuts to the NHS and privatisation.
The name "Cranstoun" with the "U" in orange and the rest of the word in purple. Under this in orange is the words "Empowering People, Empowering Change".

Cranstoun

Cranstoun is a social justice and harm reduction charity. They believe in reducing harm, standing up for social justice, and empowering change today.
The word "volteface" in black.

Volteface

Centre partnered with Volteface to work with them on drug policy reform. They work with us on articles focusing on how the UK can reduce the harm drugs pose to individuals and society.
The words in green, orange and blue "Green Schools Project". These words are turned into different symbols such as a sun, recycle symbol and a power line.

Green Schools Project

The Green Schools Project helps schools move towards zero carbon emissions and improve their understanding of climate change.
A white background with the words "Make Votes Matter" inside a box made up of single purple, white and green sections for each word. Inside the "o" of "Votes" is a circular chart.

Make Votes Matter

Centre Think Tank is a member of the Make Votes Matter Alliance. Centre works with Make Votes Matter to support a fairer voting system for the UK. We regularly attend their quarterly meetings.
A black circle with a white house within it and a red arrow. Beside this in black writing are the words "PricedOut" and in red writing below this "The Campaign for Affordable House Prices".

Priced Out

The Priced Out campaign is a non-profit organisation campaigning for government action on British residential property market prices.
The words "Parentkind Bringing together home and school" in dark purple writing

Parentkind

Parentkind is a national charity which aims to give those with a parenting role a voice in education and to raise funds for schools.
A letter "P" in orange surrounded by orange curved lines. Next to this are the words "Private Education Policy Forum".

Private Education Policy Forum

Private Education Policy Forum (PEPF) is a think tank which aims to significantly reduce inequalities relating to private schools and private education.
The words "POLICY ENGINE" in blue with two angled lines beside the words.

Policy Engine

PolicyEngine allows anyone to create costed policy proposals. They also write articles for Centre and help to cost papers proposing spending policies.
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A turquoise circle with the words "Adfree Cities".

Adfree Cities

A network of groups challenging corporate outdoor advertising and reclaiming public space for art, community, and nature.
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The word "National" in blue with four stars above the blue star.

National Party

The New Zealand National Party is a centre-right political party. They were in government between 2008 and 2014 and re-entered government in 2023.
The work Compass in pink writing. The "C" contains the letter "O".

Compass

Compass is a pressure group which supports a more equal, democratic, and sustainable future.
A white background with the words "Housing Justice" and next to this is a hand with a bird emerging from the top.

Housing Justice

Housing Justice unites communities to support people experiencing homelessness, helping them build personal connections that pave the way out of homelessness.
A white background with a black outline of a roof being held up by three people and alongside this are the words "Habitat for Humanity® Great Britain".

Habitat For Humanity Great Britain

Habitat for Humanity Great Britain is an international charity fighting global poverty and homelessness. Our global vision is of a world where everyone has a decent place to live.
The words "Centre for London" in dark blue with the "O" in "for" filled in.

Centre for London Think Tank

The Centre for London Think Tank advocates for a fair and prosperous global city. It researches and organises events aimed at developing new solutions to the capitals critical challenges.
In red, the word "UNITE” is written, and underneath are the words "DOCTORS IN UNITE".

Doctors in Unite

Doctors in Unite is a trade union for doctors and is affiliated with the Unite Union.
The words "COMMON WEAL" on top of a line connected to a triangle in the middle.

Common Weal Think Tank

Common Weal is a Scottish pro-independence think tank and advocacy group which campaigns for social and economic equality in Scotland.

Unlock Democracy

Unlock Democracy supports a more participatory democracy in Britain, founded upon a written constitution.
A white background with the words "advice for renters" in black writing. On top of this is a green outline of a roof.

Advice for Renters

For over 40 years, Advice for Renters has been dedicated to supporting and advocating for individuals in the private rental sector.
The word "LABOUR" in red writing with the words "FOR ELECTORAL REFORM" in black writing next to it. This is all contained in a black box with one corner missing. There is a line across this corner.

Labour For Electoral Reform

Labour For Electoral Reform supports a Labour Party manifesto commitment to adopt proportional representation in all UK elections.
The words "Politics for the Many" in red with a red underline under the word "Many"

Politics For The Many

Politics For The Many are trade unionists supporting proportional representation.
The word "NHS" in blue with a heart monitor in black and a red stamp next to it with the words "NOT FOR SALE". Under this is the words "Keep Our NHS Public" in blue writing.

Keep Our NHS Public

Keep Our NHS Public campaigns to reverse privatisation within the NHS.
The Letters "LCDPR" with a Labour rose between the "C" and the "D". Each letter is in its own red square. Under this is the words "Labour Campaign for Drug Policy Reform" in red.

Labour Campaign for Drug Policy Reform

The Labour Campaign for Drug Policy Reform (LCDPR) aims to provide a forum for Labour members and supporters to debate and shape the Labour drug policy.
An orange Liberal Democrat bird with a purple square around it. Under this is the words "Liberal Democrats for Electoral Reform".

Liberal Democrats for Electoral Reform

Liberal Democrats for Electoral Reform campaign for Proportional Representation to be adopted within the UK.
The words "HEALTH CAMPAIGNS TOGETHER" in blue. The word "TOGETHER" is in bold and the first "O" is a heart with the words "#ourNHS" in.

Health Campaigns Together

Health Campaigns Together campaigns against cuts to the NHS and privatisation.
The name "Cranstoun" with the "U" in orange and the rest of the word in purple. Under this in orange is the words "Empowering People, Empowering Change".

Cranstoun

Cranstoun is a social justice and harm reduction charity. They believe in reducing harm, standing up for social justice, and empowering change today.
The word "volteface" in black.

Volteface

Centre partnered with Volteface to work with them on drug policy reform. They work with us on articles focusing on how the UK can reduce the harm drugs pose to individuals and society.
The words in green, orange and blue "Green Schools Project". These words are turned into different symbols such as a sun, recycle symbol and a power line.

Green Schools Project

The Green Schools Project helps schools move towards zero carbon emissions and improve their understanding of climate change.
A white background with the words "Make Votes Matter" inside a box made up of single purple, white and green sections for each word. Inside the "o" of "Votes" is a circular chart.

Make Votes Matter

Centre Think Tank is a member of the Make Votes Matter Alliance. Centre works with Make Votes Matter to support a fairer voting system for the UK. We regularly attend their quarterly meetings.
A black circle with a white house within it and a red arrow. Beside this in black writing are the words "PricedOut" and in red writing below this "The Campaign for Affordable House Prices".

Priced Out

The Priced Out campaign is a non-profit organisation campaigning for government action on British residential property market prices.
The words "Parentkind Bringing together home and school" in dark purple writing

Parentkind

Parentkind is a national charity which aims to give those with a parenting role a voice in education and to raise funds for schools.
A letter "P" in orange surrounded by orange curved lines. Next to this are the words "Private Education Policy Forum".

Private Education Policy Forum

Private Education Policy Forum (PEPF) is a think tank which aims to significantly reduce inequalities relating to private schools and private education.
The words "POLICY ENGINE" in blue with two angled lines beside the words.

Policy Engine

PolicyEngine allows anyone to create costed policy proposals. They also write articles for Centre and help to cost papers proposing spending policies.
Read More
A turquoise circle with the words "Adfree Cities".

Adfree Cities

A network of groups challenging corporate outdoor advertising and reclaiming public space for art, community, and nature.
Read More
The word "National" in blue with four stars above the blue star.

National Party

The New Zealand National Party is a centre-right political party. They were in government between 2008 and 2014 and re-entered government in 2023.
The work Compass in pink writing. The "C" contains the letter "O".

Compass

Compass is a pressure group which supports a more equal, democratic, and sustainable future.
A white background with the words "Housing Justice" and next to this is a hand with a bird emerging from the top.

Housing Justice

Housing Justice unites communities to support people experiencing homelessness, helping them build personal connections that pave the way out of homelessness.

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