In this month's newsletter, we explore new ideas for tackling poverty and strengthening the welfare state, highlight an opportunity to contribute to important research on disability, rest and free time, and remind members about our forthcoming public discussion on Poverty & Social Justice at the SPA Annual Conference in Liverpool. We hope there's something here to inform, inspire and encourage further conversation.
Welcome to the tenth episode of The Cost of Living Chronicles, recorded live at the launch of a special issue of the Journal of Social Policy and Administration. Hear insights from Prof Danny Dorling (Oxford), Dr Ciara Fitzpatrick (Ulster), Prof Morven G. McEachern (Chester) and Dr Camila Lewis (Manchester).
With the resignation of Keir Starmer and the imminent prospect of Andy Burnham taking over the leadership of the Labour Party and the country, there is a renewed interest in ideas and policies on how to change Britain to create a fairer society. This is welcome news for those interested in poverty policy, opening discussion on how to tackle the underlying causes of the UK’s economic and social problems.