Capitalism is killing less fortunate citizens. We will never understand how if we continue to reduce discussion about the economic gap to a single—and flawed—statistic

Social mobility touches on deeply personal issues of self-understanding, authenticity and identity that policy alone can't address. I would know—I've lived it

Is it a rewards-based social system that works, or a sinister trap?

For decades mainstream politicians fixated on education as the way to level the playing field of life. They were wrong

The Nobel Prize winner also reflects on America's 2020 presidential election

There are huge divides between our towns, cities and regions

My commission saw alarming disparity between the southeast and the rest, affecting towns and cities alike. (This article features in “All about towns,” Prospect’s new report in partnership with the Joseph Rowntree Foundation)

Inequality is back in the news but confusion too often knocks the discussion off track 

A well-worn investment adage has its limits

Poor tax design creates inefficiency and unfairness but it is possible to correct the flaws

Britain's housing market is broken. A mass council housebuilding project is the perfect solution

This is an era of gross unfairness. But it will slowly come to an end