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British Toilet Association Statement

Centre Think Tank has agreed a new partnership with the British Toilet Association (BTA) to work together on sanitary and toilet related issues.

Time for a radical new devolution settlement, says Centre Think Tank

A new paper will be released by Centre Think Tank alongside exclusive polling co- commissioned with the Millbank Think Tank from Deltapoll looking at the future of devolution.

Lessons from Norway press release

News Lessons from Norway press release Think tank calls for the UK to adopt a prison system focused on reform and rehabilitation

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Jasneet Samrai, Deputy Director email: [email protected]

Will Barber – Taylor, Deputy Director email: [email protected]

Contact us

We offer exclusive coverage of papers and events along with articles from our supporters and our team members. The following are our main email addresses:

Our main email address where you will receive a reply from a member of our team: [email protected]

Torrin Wilkins, Directors email: [email protected]

Jasneet Samrai, Deputy Director email: [email protected]

Will Barber – Taylor, Deputy Director email: [email protected]

National coverage

Below you can see national press coverage of Centre and our work.

Politico London Influence

"A new report from Centre — which bills itself as a “centrist and moderate” think tank — digs into the sector itself and argues for more transparency around think tank donations and funding".

Light must be shed on dark money’s presence in politics, new report says

"Nearly 60% demand more details of how think tanks are funded - and findings show right wingers are less transparent than those on the left".

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EXCLUSIVE: Time to Tackle ‘Dark Money’ in Politics – As Voters Demand Transparency Over Britain’s Opaque Think Tanks

"We know very little about the funding for many of the UK’s leading think tanks – but a new report sheds some light".

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EXCLUSIVE: Neil Kinnock warns Tory 'levelling-up' plan 'more like flattening down' in brutal attack

"The former Labour leader accused the Conservatives of failing the UK's nations and regions in a report from the Centre think tank demanding more devolution".

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Demand for clampdown on tax loopholes as True and Fair Party unveils first candidates

"She said that reforms to tax policy and improved funding for HM Revenue and Customs could bring in £5.6bn a year – enough to pay for nearly 170,000 nurses".

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Make Cafes, Pubs And Restaurants Provide Baby Changing Facilities, Campaigners Say

"They have started writing to politicians and interest groups and already have the support of the British Toilet Association and think tank Centre."

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The Sunday Times: To ‘level up’ UK, scrap council tax

As the government considers its tax options in the wake of the pandemic, reform of council tax should be near the top of its list...Torrin Wilkins, director, Centre Think Tank...".

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LBC: Interview with Torrin Wilkins

Torrin Wilkins spoke about Brexit, the possibility of a second referendum and an EFTA based Brexit.

Gina Miller launches campaign to personally oust 'failing' Tory Chris Grayling

"The anti-corruption campaigner said the government could raise £5.6bn by closing tax loopholes - enough to fund the salaries of 160,000 new nurses".

Victoria Derbyshire interview

Torrin Wilkins debates Jo Swinson and Ed Davey during the Liberal Democrat leadership election

BBC Radio 5 Live: Interview on Brexit

In this interview Torrin Wilkins debates with two other participants the best options for the UK as it leaves the EU.

Local coverage

Below you can see national press coverage of Centre and our work.

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Paper calls for new transparency body for think-tanks to boost confidence in sector

"A funding transparency body for think-tanks should be created by the Government to improve confidence in the sector, according to a new report".

The Yorkshire Post: Government has missed 'multiple opportunities' to help ExcludedUK, says Centre Think Tank

"A public inquiry should be held into why the Government missed “multiple opportunities” to include more people in the furlough and..."

Excluded Unity Alliance to call for 'fair financial levelling up' at event in London

"The Excluded Unity Alliance said Wednesday's event has attracted a cross-party line up of MPs and business people who are calling on the Chancellor Rishi Sunak to address gaps in support schemes".

'Government must act to help up to 800,000 people who have been refused furlough'

"The Government must take a new approach to help up to 800,000 people who have been refused furlough, according to a think tank".

The Yorkshire Post: Paper provides options to ease anguish of those excluded from Government support - Greg Wright

"This enlightened route has been chosen by the Centre Think Tank which has compiled a draft white paper which makes the case for expanding the furlough scheme...".

Public inquiry must provide answers to concerns raised by ExcludedUK - Greg Wright

"During times of crisis, the nation’s thoughts and actions must always focus on the most vulnerable...".

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Barwell campaigner takes up role with cross-party pressure group

"He says the centre of British politics must 'reassert itself'. A campaigner from Barwell, Leicestershire, has been appointed the East Midlands...".

Hinckley Free Press: Hinckley and Bosworth campaigner appointed East Midlands Chair of Centre Think Tank

"A CAMPAIGNER from Hinckley and Bosworth has been appointed the East Midlands Chair of a national political cross-party pressure group".

Coverage from organisations

Below you can see coverage of Centre and our work from pressure groups, think tanks and publications.

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As a ‘Grammar School Girl,’ even I think selection should be abolished

"Having had the opportunity to attend a grammar school, it’s easy to say that I’m being hypocritical...".

Why grammar schools should go

“The other day I interviewed an aspiring teacher on the UK’s complex and often disjointed education system as part of the podcast run by the Centre think tank. During this conversation, one topic came up that we continued to discuss after we had recorded the episode, grammar schools…”.

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Free Market Conservatives: The outdated rules on bathroom breaks in schools are in dire need of reform

“The shock was then finding out that this situation is not isolated, in fact, Plan UK said “Almost 70% of girls aren’t allowed to go to the toilet during lessons...".

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Holiday lets Legislation: a Centre perspective

"Torrin Wilkins, Director of the Centre Think Tank, offers his perspective on currently proposed holiday lets legislation".

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We need to abolish Ofsted

"Earlier this month, Maria Miller said that Ofsted had committed a “massive failure” over the sexual abuse that happens in our schools".

Coronavirus has shown why we need a Guaranteed Minimum Income

"Just over a month ago, I spoke in front of the Gaps in Support All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) about employees who could not access the furlough scheme...".

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Protecting local justice

"Summarising his research for Centre Think Tank, Torrin Wilkins lays out how the government can protect local justice to ensure that crimes are handled in their local area".

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National coverage

Politico London Influence

Light must be shed on dark money’s presence in politics, new report says

EXCLUSIVE: Time to Tackle ‘Dark Money’ in Politics – As Voters Demand Transparency Over Britain’s Opaque Think Tanks

EXCLUSIVE: Neil Kinnock warns Tory 'levelling-up' plan 'more like flattening down' in brutal attack

Demand for clampdown on tax loopholes as True and Fair Party unveils first candidates

Make Cafes, Pubs And Restaurants Provide Baby Changing Facilities, Campaigners Say

The Sunday Times: To ‘level up’ UK, scrap council tax

LBC: Interview with Torrin Wilkins

Gina Miller launches campaign to personally oust 'failing' Tory Chris Grayling

Victoria Derbyshire interview

BBC Radio 5 Live: Interview on Brexit

Local coverage

Paper calls for new transparency body for think-tanks to boost confidence in sector

The Yorkshire Post: Government has missed 'multiple opportunities' to help ExcludedUK, says Centre Think Tank

Excluded Unity Alliance to call for 'fair financial levelling up' at event in London

'Government must act to help up to 800,000 people who have been refused furlough'

The Yorkshire Post: Paper provides options to ease anguish of those excluded from Government support - Greg Wright

Public inquiry must provide answers to concerns raised by ExcludedUK - Greg Wright

Barwell campaigner takes up role with cross-party pressure group

Hinckley Free Press: Hinckley and Bosworth campaigner appointed East Midlands Chair of Centre Think Tank

Coverage from organisations

As a ‘Grammar School Girl,’ even I think selection should be abolished

Why grammar schools should go

Free Market Conservatives: The outdated rules on bathroom breaks in schools are in dire need of reform

Holiday lets Legislation: a Centre perspective

We need to abolish Ofsted

Coronavirus has shown why we need a Guaranteed Minimum Income

Protecting local justice

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