The age of artificial intelligence (AI) will be defined not only by the technologies it unleashes, but by the political choices made in response to them. This report warns that AI could deepen insecurity and inequality unless workers are given power over how technology is deployed.

Political trust is essential to a well-functioning democracy, but it has declined sharply in the United Kingdom over recent decades. To democratise law-making and rebuild political trust – this report makes the case for action in three key areas: rebuilding trust in lawmakers; rebuilding trust in law-making institutions; and extending the role of citizens in...

The world is facing a second energy crisis in four years. This report recommends the government act urgently to mitigate the risk of war in Iran from causing long-term damage to the United Kingdom economy and public finances. It explores how an intervention that caps energy prices can limit inflation and insure against the worst...

The politics of artificial intelligence (AI) is set to drastically change in 2026 as recent technical breakthroughs are implemented across the economy. This report draws reflections from work on AI policy and highlights next steps, with recommendations for governments seeking to demonstrate that they are intervening ambitiously in their citizens’ interests.

This report explores how social media has changed over the last 20 years in the United Kingdom (UK) to make people more isolated from each other online, and what needs to change. It examines how most people use and experience social media, and how newer patterns of use have shaped culture and politics in the...