Common Sense Policy Group

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The Common Sense Policy Group presents feasible, affordable and popular evidence-based policies that can form the programme for progressive government

jonny gios unsplash photo of Manchester's skyline
Report page with logos for the Common Sense Policy Group and Northumbria University. The background fades from dark blue to magenta with abstract collage graphics and words like “ethical” and “circular.” Large text reads “Non‑Animal New Approach Methodologies (NAMs): More effective, more ethical and more economically productive,” Smaller text reads "A Common Sense business case commissioned by Lush".
Collage-style artwork about sustainable economics, featuring bold phrases like ‘A New Economy Fit for Purpose,’ ‘Ethical,’ ‘Circular,’ and ‘Sustainable,’ with a central blue circular‑arrow diagram symbolizing a circular economy, surrounded by abstract industrial sketches, colourful geometric shapes, and hand‑drawn elements
Book cover of The Good Society: And How We Make It by Kate Pickett. The title appears in large red text on a white background. A small white cube with coloured bars on its faces sits below the title. The author’s name, Kate Pickett, is in red at the bottom, with the line ‘Co-author of The Spirit Level’ underneath
Cover of the Common Sense Policy Group Annual Report titled A Common Sense Review of 2025. The top half has a blue to pink gradient background with the Common Sense Policy Group logo and arrow symbol. The lower half features a collage style graphic with bold yellow and red text including words like ‘Funding’, ‘Promote’, ‘Invest’, and ‘Prevent’, alongside text about sustainable and ethical policies. The website ‘commonsensepolicygroup.com’ appears at the bottom
A collage-style artwork combining photos and graphics about social security. At the top, a red arc reads “Social security for work family and community.” Below it are layered images: a child covering their eyes, a pointing hand, a Jobcentre Plus sign, and a Universal Credit notice about advance payments. Abstract lines and circles connect the elements, with a grey box in the centre that says “We are connected.” The overall design highlights themes of community, welfare, and the UK social safety net
A colourful political collage featuring protest scenes, government buildings, and a map of the United Kingdom. Ribbons labelled “Representative,” “Co‑operative,” “Connected,” “Devolved,” and “Responsive” run across the top. In the centre, large text reads “Government for us not just them.” People hold signs with messages such as “Cooperative solutions now,” “Invest don’t punish,” “Not my government,” and “Free the regions.” The composition mixes photographs and illustrations in bright, layered colours.
Front cover page for Basic Income for Net Zero: Trade Union Perspectives
Neil Duncan-Jordan MP, Professor Kate Pickett, and Dr Elliott Johnson standing together holding a copy of “Basic Income: The Policy That Changes Everything” during the House of Commons event.
Dr Elliott Johnson speaks at the London Assembly, advocating for basic income
Kate Pickett speaking at the launch event for Basic Income: The Policy That Changes Everything.
Left to right: Simon Duffy, Jo Poulton, and Elliott Johnson stand in a committee room at the Palace of Westminster, holding posters. One reads 'I Support Basic Income for Farmers,' and the other says 'The Time Has Come to Test Basic Income.'
‘Act Now’ displayed in Forum Books, Corbridge, Northumberland. The book cover is bold red featuring the title ‘Act Now’ in large white capitalised letters.