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by Jonny Gordon-Farleigh
The article discusses the history and relevance of Britain's working men's clubs, their role in shaping civil society, and the debate around their current state and potential future.
by Kosta Juri & Tej Gonza
This article discusses the commodification of businesses and its impact on democratic sovereignty, proposing democratic ownership through models like worker-owned businesses as a solution, with a focus on the UK's Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) model.
A brief history of policy development under New Labour, the limits of business reform, and a proposal to advocate for new policy campaigns that directly address business ownership.
by Daniel Stanley
What are the opportunities & risks of using the new wave of AI technology for economic change? Based on an event with the Institute for the Future of Work and Ada Lovelace Institute.
To become a political force, the 'new economies' movement needs to prioritise member engagement and collective power, shifting from a model of civic privatisation to one of collective action.
by Matthew Thompson
Community wealth building (CWB) is a new paradigm of local economic development in the UK, where councils are adopting CWB strategies to keep up with the latest trend. CWB aims to localise and democratise wealth through the efforts of progressive technocrats and elected officials, such as CLES, a key player in the Preston Model.
by Michael O’Regan
B Corp certification is a global scheme for for-profit businesses to demonstrate social, environmental, and financial value. While it can enhance reputation, concerns about transparency, rigour, and effectiveness persist, as seen in high-profile cases like Brewdog and Nespresso.
This article explores the shift from membership-based civic organisations to staff-driven NGOs in the US, and highlights the role of "democratic solidarity and leverage" in social reform.
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