Our vision
Progress
Our progress includes successfully influencing policy across a range of areas and engaging with the public. We aim to influence both individual policies and the broader conversation around them. This is achieved through direct policy impact, events to discuss key policy issues, our podcast, and in-depth articles and papers exploring practical policy solutions.
Impact in numbers
To drive change, we engage with people across politics and wider society using a variety of platforms.
social media views
website views
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event attendees
policies adopted
supporters, network, and team members
social media views
website views
interview views
event attendees
policies adopted
supporters, network, and team members
Policy progress
One of our key aims is to influence policy and to change the law. We want to ensure our research has a real-world impact and improves your life. As a think tank, we can influence policy through our supporters, partners, networks, events, papers, and policy proposals, which politicians at every level read.
To do this, we combine research and actively campaign on specific policies to shift political opinion. We have used this approach to inform debates, change party policy, spark parliamentary debates, create party policy, and gain support from senior political figures.
Below are some of our key campaigns that led to real-world impact.
Providing key evidence for the successful assisted dying bill in the Isle of Man
Our work on assisted dying has influenced legislative progress in the Isle of Man. Our report comparing assisted dying systems in Australia and America was featured in The Guardian, and the report also contributed to the Westminster Hall debate. The report was also used in the Isle of Man, where it supported the Second Reading of the Assisted Dying Bill; it was endorsed by several members of the House of Keys. The paper also featured a foreword by Dr Alex Allinson MHK, the bill’s proposer. His bill successfully passed all of the votes within the Tynwald.
Government adopts our calls for a devolution revolution and more powers to metro mayors
In May 2023, we published Devolution Revolution, proposing a new devolution settlement for the UK. The paper was backed by former Labour Leader and Centre Think Tank supporter Neil Kinnock. It called for devolving powers over transport, adult education, housing, planning, and employment support. In 2024, the government announced plans for devolution with the same name, “Devolution Revolution,” and reflecting our proposals in the King’s Speech, which granted new powers to Metro Mayors in those same areas.
Including more workers in pandemic support schemes
During the COVID-19 pandemic, millions were excluded from the furlough and Self-Employed Income Support Schemes. We published four papers offering solutions, one of which was backed by the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Gaps in Support, representing 261 Members of Parliament. The Treasury responded to two of our proposals, and the government later adjusted the furlough eligibility cut-off date, helping more people access support.
Political party directly adopts our policies on tax loopholes
We were commissioned by the True and Fair Party, led by Gina Miller, to develop a plan to close tax loopholes. The party adopted our recommendations in their election manifesto and called on the government to implement them. During the 2024 General Election, some of our proposals, including those on HMRC reform, were also featured in the main party manifestos.
Using lessons from Australia on choice at the end of life to inform the UK debate
We also hosted an event on assisted dying, which included audience members from healthcare organisations. Our Director, Torrin Wilkins, then delivered a speech to the Choice at the End of Life All-Party Parliamentary Group, attended by multiple Members of Parliament and Lords. Our latest report on the issue, which focused on the Australian model, received over 22,000 views and included interviews with loved ones and practitioners. Before the third reading of the Bill in the House of Commons, we briefed MPs and the Australian model for assisted dying was mentioned by the sponsor of the bill, Kim Leadbeater MP.
Providing the evidence for a Lords debate on baby changing tables
Our Space to Change paper was the main piece of evidence used during a House of Lords debate on baby-changing facilities. The campaign gained cross-party support, including backing from the Labour frontbench.
Influencing policy on a UK-owned renewable energy producer
We proposed a government-owned renewable energy company operating within the private energy market to help build solar farms, wind turbines, and tidal energy during periods of high energy prices. Just two months after our announcement, the Labour Party adopted a similar policy, launching “Great British Energy”, a government-owned firm designed to boost energy independence and achieve net-zero targets.
Speeding up travel between north and south Wales
Our Getting Wales Back on Track paper set out a programme of transport reforms across Wales, including support for reinstating key rail links backed by Traws Link Cymru. The paper featured a foreword from former First Minister of Wales Carwyn Jones. It received over 1,800 likes, 80 shares, and 380 comments across all platforms, and secured seven pieces of media coverage, including print features in the South Wales Argus and Cambrian News, alongside online outlets such as Nation.Cymru and The Herald Wales. Plaid Cymru's 2026 manifesto subsequently pledged to improve north-south connectivity. Following the election, the new Plaid Cymru Government announced that an express coach service between north and south Wales would be introduced.
Restoring the £2 bus fare cap
In 2024, we called on the Government to reconsider its decision to increase the £2 bus fare cap to £3. We did this in both the Telegraph and Byline Times, and in 2026, the new Government under Andy Burnham announced that the £2 cap would be restored.
Policies we called for, which became law
Open letters signed
We have signed several open letters alongside a range of organisations and individuals. These letters aim to create cross-party consensus and highlight particular issues.
Become a member
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.