Bright Blue, the independent think tank for liberal conservatism and conservative modernisers, calls on the Government to abandon the net migration target, whilst controlling and reducing migration. Commenting on today's ONS migration figures, Ryan Shorthouse, Director of Bright Blue, said: "The Government's net migration target is a poor and failed policy. It is neither achievable nor desirable. Instead of just…

For further comment or to arrange and interview please get in touch with Laura Round: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 07543759844. Commenting on the Autumn Statement, Ryan Shorthouse, Director of Bright Blue, said: “There were some welcome policies - banning estate agency fees on renters and raising the National Minimum Wage. However, taken together, the package doesn’t go far enough in matching the…

Earlier today, Government has announced details of its coal phase-out policy. Bright Blue, the independent think tank for liberal conservatism, argues that the government should phase coal out by 2023 - two years earlier than announced. This is backed up by Bright Blue research, using analysis by independent energy analysts Aurora Energy Research. This approach would yield greater carbon savings,…

New figures from the Trussell Trust show that half a million emergency food parcels were distributed by their foodbanks in six months. Bright Blue is calling on the government to develop an alternative approach to welfare reform that is not dominated by cost-cutting. Commenting on Trussell Trust's foodbanks figures, Ryan Shorthouse, Director of Bright Blue, said: "The Trussell Trust's foodbanks…