Sarah Glenister
Migrants bring net profit to UK – let's silence the myths and talk about the real problems
07 November 2013
By Sarah Glenister, IER Staff
Immigration has been a hot topic for years, and one that is unlikely to disappear anytime soon, but new research shows the perception of 'benefit tourism' is a myth indicates the dialogue on this subject needs to change.
Nearly 80% of Britons feel they are not benefiting from economic recovery – it's time to change tack
01 November 2013
By Sarah Glenister, IER staff
A new study has shown that almost 80% of Britons do not feel they have personally benefitted from recovery the economy is currently experiencing.
The human rights we stand to lose from a Tory government
03 October 2013
By Sarah Glenister, IER staff
David Cameron told the BBC's Andrew Marr this weekend that he would withdraw the UK from the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) if he thought such an action was necessary to "keep our country safe".
U-turns expected on Lobbying Bill after public outcry, but will it still go through largely untouched?
06 September 2013
By Sarah Glenister
Next week, the Committee stage for the Transparency of Lobbying, Non-Party Campaigning and Trade Union Administration Bill begins – coinciding with TUC Congress. And it seems public outcry may have forced the Tories to back down on some points.
No real economic change will be felt until income inequality is reduced
05 September 2013
By Sarah Glenister, IER staff
Over three years into the Coalition's leadership, the government is now applauding itself for a mediocre rise in economic growth, which remains at a sluggish 0.7%. But the only real indicator of recovery is a long-term improvement in living standards. So how sustainable is the UK's wealth, and how many people feel its effects?
How much faith should we have in Cable's promise to be tough on blacklisting?
31 July 2013
Business Secretary Vince Cable has said the law will be tough on blacklisting if the practice is exposed at Crossrail, but how much faith should we have in his words?
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