Press Releases

Resentful Renters

The Conservative Party manifesto argued for the creation of a new market in long-term fixed rate mortgages. A new Centre for Policy Studies report by Graham Edwards, ‘Resentful Renters’, explains precisely why such a market is so necessary.

CPS setting the policy agenda

When the Conservative Party’s 2019 election manifesto was published, it was a proud moment for the Centre for Policy Studies. It confirmed that the CPS – seen by Conservative MPs as the country’s most influential think tank, according to ComRes polling – is playing a vital role in shaping the debate.

Public First and CPS to develop policies for the New Majority

The Conservative Party’s stunning victory on Thursday was built on the votes of a very different electorate. But who are this New Majority? And what do they now want from government?

CPS publishes 'Stamping Down'

The Government should press on with stamp duty cuts, argues CPS in a new report.

CPS welcomes new CBI figures on cost of renationalisation

The CPS welcomes new CBI analysis of Labour's renationalisation plans which completely vindicates our original report from January last year.

CPS publishes 'Popular Capitalism'

Domestic agenda should be built around giving people more control of their lives, argues CPS.

CPS response to Jeremy Corbyn's conference speech

Jeremy Corbyn has today reiterated calls for the renationalisation of the energy, water, rail and mail sectors. It would require at least £176bn in borrowing, the equivalent of £6500 for every household

CPS appoints new Research Fellows

The Centre for Policy Studies is delighted to announce that Rachel Wolf and Stephen Parkinson have agreed to become CPS Research Fellows and members of its Advisory Council.

CPS: Labour misses the point on Right to Buy

The Labour Party is reportedly proposing a 'right to buy' for tenants in the private sector. This is superficially similar to a scheme proposed by the Centre for Policy Studies in October 2018 - but is a damaging and distorted version of that policy.

CPS launches 'Tipping the Balance'

Use 'opportunity zones' to spread benefits of trade across all of the UK after Brexit, new CPS report urges.

CPS hosts major international conference on Britain and America

On Tuesday 25 June, the CPS hosted the Margaret Thatcher Conference on Britain and America. This year’s conference examined the relationship between the US and the UK and explore the role it will play in the UK’s future after leaving the EU.

CPS launches ‘British Railways in 2019 – Reform or Renationalise?’

The CPS launches ‘British Railways in 2019 – Reform or Renationalise?’, written in anticipation of the Williams Review, which is due to be published in the autumn, evaluates the cases for renationalisation or for reform within the current framework, largely in the context of the English system.

Liam Fox: Conservatives must inspire a new generation to reject the fundamentalism of socialism

Delivering a wide-ranging speech at the Centre for Policy Studies on Thursday 13th June 2019, The Rt Hon Dr Liam Fox MP, Secretary of State for International Trade and President of the Board of Trade spoke about how conservatives must inspire a new generation to reject the fundamentalism of socialism.

Britain Beyond Brexit: A Collection of Essays

CPS Launches Britain Beyond Brexit: A Collection of Essays that explore how a New Conservatism can tackle the grand challenges of our time and win back the next generation of voters.

Tories 'not on the side of small business', say voters

‘Think Small’ is a new report which looks to make life a lot easier for small companies.