Reports
27 March 2025 | Common Sense Policy Group
In our response to the Government’s Spring 2025 Budget, we emphasise the need for the Government to count the cost of its cuts and implement common sense, evidence-backed alternative measures that restore stability, secure meaningful growth, improve living conditions and achieve national renewal. Read more...
12 February 2025 | Basic Income Research Group, UBI Labs Network & Common Sense Policy Group
This Basic Income Research Group, UBI Lab Network and Common Sense Policy Group report sets out the evidence base for Greater Manchester to commit to a Basic Income pilot. Read more…
16 January 2025 | Common Sense Policy Group
At a time of increasing political disinformation and disaffection among citizens, this report sets out a plan for democratic reform to ensure that an era of dysfunction and decline comes to an end. Read more…
10 December 2024 | Common Sense Policy Group
In response to the North East Devolution Deal’s commitment to establish a Radical Prevention Fund (RPF) to address health inequalities in the North East Combined Authority area, this report examines the social determinants of health and presents a series of recommendations to Combined Authorities seeking to introduce innovative RPFs. Read more…
13 November 2024 | Common Sense Policy Group & Insights North East
Published by Insights North East, the Common Sense Policy Group presents the results of survey on transport policy in the run up to the May 2024 North East Mayoral Election. The survey found the public support bold changes that would transform the transport system, lay down a legacy of infrastructure investment and provide an impetus for regional renewal. Read more…
31 October 2024 | Common Sense Policy Group
In response to the Government’s Autumn 2024 Budget, we present our Common Sense Alternative Budget, a popular, feasible and affordable programme to kickstart our economy and sustainably fund a whole-government programme that secures the nation and improves the population’s wellbeing. Read more…