Author Archives: Tom Clark
The Prospect editorial—when borders matter
A nation primed to unravel
Policy report: the fraught business of trading-off priorities
For a newly independent Britain, the challenges of international commerce now go beyond economics
Policy report: more than just a roof above our heads
How to ensure we build out of this crisis—and prepare for the next
The Prospect editorial—Covid-19, one year on
Time to take stock of 12 months of British failure—and distil lessons for the future
Covid-19: The unofficial UK inquiry—why did so many have to die?
From the early mess on test, track and trace to dangerous immunity theories, there’s plenty of blame to go round. But a lot of drift and delay seeped down from the top
In data: the benefits squeeze
The government is feeling the pressure over Britain’s Universal Credit safety net. Here’s why
The storming of the US Capitol is about the whole American right
The President is not an aberration, but the culmination of the slow drift of a Republican party that gave up on democracy a long time ago
Introducing Prospect's new website
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Johnson is shameless but not stupid. Which is why he will fold to get a deal
Why am I confident? Because we all saw the same drama last year
The Prospect editorial—a new year and renewed purpose
Time to take stock in the battle between enlightenment and its opposite
The Prospect editorial: Brexit in proper perspective
The world will continue to turn but do not be complacent about no-deal departure
Skills report: the UK is still learning
How can we equip workers to adapt to the new economy?