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- Making schools the motor of social mobility
National Education Trust Fourth Annual Lecture Inner Temple, London, 9th March 2010 It is a great honour to be asked to give this 4th annual lecture organised by the National...
- Seatbelts in heavy goods vehicles
Seatbelts and heavy goods vehicles: Adjournment Debate, House of Commons, 8 December 2009. I am very grateful to Mr Speaker for the opportunity to have this debate on what may...
- More state is not the answer
The Independent article. 7 May 2009. The global financial crisis is a turning point for the whole world. Across our economy, society and politics it has unleashed a new impulse...
- Tax Reform for the 21st Century
Progressive Policy Insitute, Washington DC. 1 April 2009. Introduction The fundamentals of the UK's tax system, the way that citizens pay tax, was established as World War II came to...
- Democratising the economy, redistributing opportunity in society
Democratising the economy, redistributing opportunity in society: the role of employee share ownership. Speech to ifs ProShare, Peninsula House, 36 Monument Street, London. 24 March 2009. Thank you for inviting...
- Empowering Patients: the role of NHS Foundation Trusts
Speech to Monitor’s Thrive or Survive Conference, Park Plaza Hotel, London. 12th March 2009. It’s a privilege to be with you today. It’s a particular pleasure to be with Bill....
- Getting the balance right
Speech to the World Social Marketing Conference, Brighton. 30 September 2008. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to speak to you today. This unique gathering not only brings together...
- Putting the patient in control
House Magazine: NHS 60th Special Edition. 21 July 2008. As the NHS ages it changes. Some say change fatigue in the NHS means we should call a halt to any...
- From they control to we control: a new politics
Speech to the ACEVO Conference, London, 12th June 2008. Barely a week goes by without the voluntary sector being courted by one or other of the main political parties. Gordon...
- A few bold steps to save Labour
Sunday Times article, 1 June 2008. These are tough times for Labour. The local election results and the opinion polls tell a depressing story. The Crewe by-election defeat cannot...
- Be bold, Gordon, trust the people
Sunday Times article, 16th March 2008. The next election is up for grabs. Gordon Brown is down but not out and there are signs of a recovery. Meanwhile David...
- The Next Stage of Public Service Reforms
Speech to Progress, London, 16th January 2008 In the last decade New Labour has made two significant advances when it comes to the public services. The first is...
- Social Mobility Debate
House of Commons Debate, Westminster Hall, 26th June 2007 I am very grateful to have this opportunity to debate an issue that I believe goes to the...
- A 2020 Vision for Britain's Governance
 A 2020 Vision for Britain's governance. St Chad’s College, University of Durham Thursday 24th May 2007. Tonight I want to talk about the governance of our country. I...
- Cancer Control in Africa
London, Thursday 10th May 2007. Welcome to London on what even for this most historic of cities will be an historic day. Later today the British Prime Minister Tony...
- Owning the future: how progressives win elections
 Speech to the ALP Federal Caucus Parliament House, Canberra, Australia Tuesday 13th February 2007 It’s an honour and privilege to be asked to join you at your Caucas meeting....
- Power Pact: putting patients in control
Article for House Magazine, the NHS 60th Anniversary edition. Individual patients should get more than choice; they should exercise control. As the NHS ages, it changes. Some say ‘change fatigue’...
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