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Demos is a champion of people, ideas, and democracy. We bring people together. We bridge divides. We listen and we understand. We are practical about the problems we face, but endlessly optimistic and ambitious about our capacity, together, to overcome them.
At a crossroads in Britain’s history, we need ideas for renewal, reconnection and the restoration of hope. Challenges from populism to climate change remain unsolved, and a technological revolution dawns, but the centre of politics has been intellectually paralysed. Demos will change that. We can counter the impossible promises of the political extremes, and challenge despair – by bringing to life an aspirational narrative about the future of Britain that is rooted in the hopes and ambitions of people from across our country.
At a crossroads in Britain’s history, we need ideas for renewal, reconnection and the restoration of hope. Challenges from populism to climate change remain unsolved, and a technological revolution dawns, but the centre of politics has been intellectually paralysed. Demos will change that. We can counter the impossible promises of the political extremes, and challenge despair – by bringing to life an aspirational narrative about the future of Britain that is rooted in the hopes and ambitions of people from across our country.
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| Jul 31, 2026 | Britain needs a Marshall Plan for civic life | The “Marshall Plan for Civic Life” proposes a multi-billion pound, multi-year investment fund, supported by a collaborative effort between citizens, the state, philanthropy, and the private sector, say Polly Curtis and James Plunkett Andy B... |
| Jun 20, 2026 | Government to take on big tech in bid to boost British news | The government is preparing to force social media platforms to boost the presence of British news providers to counter misinformation, in a move likely to ruffle the feathers of big tech firms. Ministers are preparing to consult on rules wh... |
| Mar 21, 2023 | Antisemitism On Twitter Has More Than Doubled Since Elon Musk Took Over | In the days after Elon Musk took over Twitter in October 2022, the social media platform saw a “surge in hateful conduct,” which its then safety chief put down to a “focused, short-term trolling campaign.” New research suggests that when it... |
| Oct 12, 2021 | 82% Of Public Want U.K. Cities To Restrict Car Use, Finds Large-Scale Policy Preferences Report | A young cyclist passes through the barriers that form an LTN (Low Traffic Neighborhood), an ... [+] experimental closure by Southwark Council preventing motorists from accessing the junction of Carlton Avenue and Dulwich Village. (photo by ... |
| Sep 1, 2020 | Healthy Food Subsidies & Processed Meat Levies: New Survey Shows Consumers Want More From Government & Retailers | 8 8 Shares 3 Mins Read Consumers are calling for healthy foods to be cheaper and more available in grocery shops, a new poll finds. The survey, which explored public attitudes about healthy eating, finds that the current food market poses b... |
| Jan 19, 2018 | Sports sponsorship attracts billions of dollars, but does it work? | The Big Bash League cricket match between the Brisbane Heat and the Melbourne Stars in Brisbane, on December 20, 2017. Source: AAP/Darren England By Sarah Jane Kelly, The University of Queensland US$62.8 billion is spent on sports sponsorsh... |
| Apr 13, 2017 | Taking the pulse of social media to drive healthcare policy | A new study from UK think tank Demos in conjunction with health charity The King's Fund looks at how the internet and in particular social media can be used to shape health policy. It reveals that 43 percent of internet users have now used ... |
| Mar 13, 2017 | Women Troll on Dating Apps Just as Often as Men | wp_booster error: td_api_base::get_key : a component with the ID: single_template_3 Key: show_featured_image_on_all_pages is not set. /home/r8qkakm4wchc/public_html/wp-content/plugins/td-composer/legacy/common/wp_booster/td_api.php (rara-er... |
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What has the press written about Demos?
Parsers VC has collected 18 articles mentioning Demos, among them “Britain needs a Marshall Plan for civic life” (Jul 31, 2026) and “Government to take on big tech in bid to boost British news” (Jun 20, 2026).
Is Demos still active?
Yes, Demos is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Aug 12, 2026.