Clegg: in 2015 the public sector will still employ 200,000 more than in 1997
In a speech given during the week, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg strongly defended introducing a diversity of suppliers to public services. … Read the full post »
William Beveridge
Read about the Liberal politician and father of the modern welfare state, William Beveridge. Although not a great success as an elected politician, his views were hugely influential on post-1945 Britain.
The weekend debate: Was William Beveridge right to oppose the creation of a welfare state?
Though he is often thought of as the father of the modern welfare state in this country, William Beveridge in fact had other views on the matter. … Read the full post »
William Beveridge, benefits and compulsion
With welfare reform very much in the news, William Beveridge is often being quoted and used as a yardstick for comparisons. … Read the full post »