Think tanks

A think tank is a non-governmental organisation that conducts research and advocacy on public policy issues. Their primary purpose is to influence public policy and political debate by introducing new ideas and analysis. Think tank proposals, which are shaped by engagement with and contributions from academia, business and civil society, often find their way into […]

Parliamentary e-petitions

A parliamentary e-petition is a formal request from a member of the public asking the UK government or the House of Commons to take action on a specific issue. It is a direct way for citizens to raise issues with parliament and the government. All official e-petitions are hosted on the petition.parliament.uk website, which is […]

Pressure groups

A pressure group is an organised group of people united in the promotion of a common cause or interest. They are so-called because of their role in applying “pressure” on government, public opinion and other institutions to advance their political and/or policy objectives. Unlike political parties, pressure groups do not typically seek to win political […]