Opinion Articles
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The historical lessons for income tax policy
Rather than unilaterally imposing new taxes on the wealthy, Isabela Mares and Didac Queralt argue that history shows income tax has previously been used to keep them on board.
Read MorePlanning for the referendum and after: Lessons from 1975
David Thackeray looks at the historical context of the 1975 EEC referendum and asks what lessons pollsters and civil servants can learn from it.
Read More“Afghanistan’s armies past and present”: An update
Stephanie Cronin revisits her earlier policy paper and asks what progress has been made with Afghanistan's armed forces?
Read MoreThe Generals and the EU Referendum
Ann Lyon places General Sir Michael Rose's recent comments on the EU referendum in a historical context.
Read MoreFootball Ticket Prices: Some Lessons from History
Football fans across the United Kingdom are becoming increasingly vocal about rising ticket prices. Martin Johnes & Matthew Taylor offer a historical perspective.
Read MoreWhen do Doctors Strikes end? A perspective from 1975
As the junior doctors’ strike continues, Jack Saunders takes a historical look at how the current industrial dispute may be resolved.
Read MoreChildcare funding in times of Austerity: Historical lessons for the Childcare Bill 2015-2016
Dr Angela Davis examines funding for childcare in previous times of austerity and draws historical lessons for the Childcare Bill 2015-16
Read MoreSexual Politics in the Evolution of Anglican Governance
Sexual politics has a long history in the Anglican Communion. Tim Jones doubts that today's divides over marriage equality will lead to the final break up.
Read MoreHow history can help us think about corruption and anticorruption
On International Anti-Corruption Day (9th December), André Vitória & Ronald Kroeze show how history can be used in the modern day fight against corruption.
Read MoreMerging emergency services: is the Government wielding the axe on Britain’s fire and rescue service?
Government cost-cutting measures propose merging police forces and fire and rescue services. Shane Ewen looks at the historical record of such experiments.
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