Should there be bishops in the House of Lords?
Paul Bickley examines how Harriet Harman’s proposal to remove bishops from the House of Lords may not be as democratic as it seems. 30/01/2025
In Brief
The Centre Holds (Sort Of)
Paul Bickley examines the shifts in the political landscape following the 2024 general elections and President Donald Trump’s inauguration. 21/01/2025
In Brief
Super Bowl Election
Following the 2024 US Election, Paul Bickley examines how American politics is turning into an existential battle between good and evil. 07/11/2024
In Brief
The election is over, politics can begin
Paul Bickley reflects on a turbulent 10 years of UK politics and a Labour victory. Are we finally on course for stability? 05/07/2024
In Brief
Both politicians and the public need to get real on immigration
To mark Refugee Week, Paul Bickley reflects on the UK’s paradoxical perspectives on immigration 21/06/2024
In Brief
Are Managers Responsible for Poor Work Ethic?
Research by Paul Bickley features in Financial Times article by Stefan Stern 10/06/24
Articles
What Role Does Faith Have in Voting?
Paul Bickley discusses Religion Counts on Dr Krish Kandiah OBE’s Just Politics 07/06/2024
Articles
How Religion Will Influence the 2024 UK General Election
With Rishi Sunak announcing the date for the UK General Election, Paul Bickley breaks down the highlights from our recent Religion Counts reports.
In Brief
Rethinking ‘work–life balance’
Paul Bickley on work and the need for Government to understand how people’s values are shifting in the Church Times. 26/04/2024
Articles
The Hidden Costs on Hard–working Families
In anticipation of the government’s new childcare funding Paul Bickley reflects on the tricky task of synthesising paid and unpaid work. 26/03/2024
In Brief
Working Five to Nine: How we can deliver work–life integration
Paul Bickley’s report examining how we can achieve greater ‘work–life integration’ by paying attention to the subjective dimension of work. 25/03/2024
Report
The sacred power of Remembrance
Paul Bickley on Remembrance Day, the religious language used to describe it, and current political tensions. 09/11/2023
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