The Centre Think Tank logo in pink consists of the word “Centre” with a dot in the middle of the letter “C”, all in pink.
The Centre Think Tank logo in pink consists of the word “Centre” with a dot in the middle of the letter “C”, all in pink.
The Centre Think Tank logo in pink consists of the word “Centre” with a dot in the middle of the letter “C”, all in pink.

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Papers

We publish detailed policy papers that examine key issues and offer pragmatic solutions.

At the top of the paper is a pink strip with the words "Centre Think Tank ISSN 2634-4696". Below this is a paper cover in light blue on a blue background. The title is the words "Excluded to included​. Expanding the government's income support schemes". Under this is an image of five people from different professions and backgrounds standing in a line. Under this are the words "Briefing paper. By Torrin Wilkins and Janey Little, August 2nd, 2020."

Excluded to included​

This paper provides solutions for those individuals excluded from the government's income support schemes.

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A pink strip at the top of the paper with the words: "Centre Think Tank ISSN 2634-4696". The paper title is "The future of working from home: Protecting working from home during COVID-19". Below this is a woman at a desk with headphones on, sitting at a computer. Under this are the words "Briefing paper. By Torrin Wilkins and Janey Little, July 20th 2020". At the bottom is a white strip with the Centre Think Tank logo in pink beneath.

The future of working from home​

This paper looks at how we can improve working from home with COVID-19, causing a shift away from in-person work.

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A pink strip at the top of the paper with the words: "Centre Think Tank ISSN 2634-4696". The paper title is "A Pride Manifesto Briefing paper - Equality for the LGBTQ+ community". Multiple lines of paint making out a pride flag. Below are the words "Briefing paper. By Jasneet Samrai and Torrin Wilkins, August 22nd 2020". At the bottom is a white strip with the Centre Think Tank logo in pink beneath.

A Pride Manifesto​

This paper sets out policies that would improve the lives of LGBTQ+ people.

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At the top of the paper is a pink strip with the words "Centre Think Tank ISSN 2634-4696". Below this is a paper cover in light blue on a blue background. The title is the words "Bathroom breaks. Allowing students to use toilets during lessons". Under this is an image of a woman surrounded by different sanitary objects, including a period pad, tampon, soap and pills. Under this are the words "Briefing paper. By Jasneet Samrai, March 3rd, 2020."

Bathroom Breaks​

Bathroom breaks makes the case for allowing students to use toilets during lessons.

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A pink strip at the top of the paper with the words: "Centre Think Tank ISSN 2634-4696". The paper title is "The Future of High-Speed Rail: The Options for high speed rail in the UK". Below is a light blue section with a blue maglev train travelling along a one-groove track. Under this are the words "Briefing paper. By Torrin Wilkins, August 24th 2019". At the bottom is a white strip with the Centre Think Tank logo in pink beneath.

The future of highspeed rail

This paper explores options for high-speed rail within the UK, including Maglev, HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail, and Hyperloop.

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A pink strip at the top of the paper with the words: "Centre Think Tank ISSN 2634-4696". The paper title is "Fighting HIV and AIDS: How we can win the battle against HIV and AIDS". Under this is a collection of test tubes, tests, pill boxes and documents. Below this are the words "Briefing paper. By Torrin Wilkins, May 29th 2019. At the bottom is a white strip with the Centre Think Tank logo in pink beneath.

Fighting HIV and AIDS​

This paper explores a potential treatment for HIV and how similar drugs could be rolled out.

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At the top of the paper is a pink strip with the words "Centre Think Tank ISSN 2634-4696". Below this is a paper cover in light grey on a white background. The title is the words "Keeping local justice. the case for keeping local justice areas". Under this is an image of a courtroom with people sitting on benches and a judge on a separate table. Under this are the words "By Torrin Wilkins, February 2nd 2022". At the bottom is a white strip with the Centre Think Tank logo in pink beneath.

Keeping local justice​

This paper shows why we should keep local justice areas and how removing them would impact the justice system.

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At the top of the paper is a pink strip with the words "Centre Think Tank ISSN 2634-4696". Below this is a paper cover in light blue on a blue background. The title is the words "A second pandemic. Improving mental health services for every generation". Under this is an image of a sideways view of a person wearing a blue top. From their head, multiple thought bubbles are appearing, including a squigly line and question marks. Under this are the words "Briefing paper. By Pushkin Defyer, October 11th, 2021."

A second pandemic​

With the COVID-19 pandemic, this paper explains the emerging second pandemic: mental health. It also provides a comprehensive set of solutions to ensure mental health issues are treated properly.

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At the top of the paper is a pink strip with the words "Centre Think Tank ISSN 2634-4696". Below this is a paper cover in light blue on a white background. The title is "Computer says no. The issues with vaccine passports and NHS IT systems". Under this is an image of two hands, one holding a phone and the other holding a COVID-19 test. Under this are the words "Briefing paper. By Jasneet Samrai, September 7th, 2021."

Computer says no​

This paper shows the issues with the vaccine rollout and how we can ensure every vaccine dose is logged, regardless of where it has been administered.

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At the top of the paper is a pink strip with the words "Centre Think Tank ISSN 2634-4696". Below this is a paper cover in light blue on a blue background. The title is the words "Our best shot. Why we need to vaccinate under 18’s for COVID-19." Under this is an image of two hands, one with a syringe and the other holding a COVID-19 test. Under this are the words "Briefing paper. By Pushkin Defyer, July 13th, 2021."

Our best shot​

This paper makes the case for under 18s being given the COVID-19 vaccine.

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Other publications

Data centre

See our interactive data pages with the data from our papers, interactive graphs and polling breakdowns.
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Parliamentary evidence

This is a collection of our evidence to Parliamentary Committees, which has also been published on Parliament, devolved Parliaments, and devolved Assembly websites.
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Mapping

We use stakeholder mapping to understand the views of stakeholders on different issues.
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