Who we are
The Common Sense Policy Group comprises academics, policymakers, third sector leaders, community representatives, media figures and people with lived experience. We are all committed to creating a fair, equal and inclusive Britain through developing and influencing redistributive policy that addresses the inequality and exclusion that has come to define our nation. We present consensus on feasible, affordable and overwhelmingly popular evidence-based policies that can form the basis for a programme for progressive Government. Read more…
What we do
Policy: We develop evidence-based policy proposals that address key modern challenges and achieve popular support.
We Cannot Afford Cuts: An Alternative to the Spending Review and welfare reform
This report challenges the flawed assumptions underpinning the UK Government’s fiscal strategy, exposing the long-term economic damage caused by sustained spending cuts and regressive welfare policies. Drawing on new evidence, we demonstrate how applying our Common Sense Spending Multipliers reveals the true value of public investment as a powerful driver of long-term growth. Read more…
