Press

Reform's research and commentary is regularly featured in the media. You can find press coverage of Reform's work here.

We are always happy to comment on policy issues relevant to our work. If you would like a quote, an interview, or a background briefing, please email press@reform.uk.

 

LBC, 08 March 2022

Reform Director, Charlotte Pickles, joined LBC's Cross Question with Iain Dale, appearing alongside Wera Hobhouse, Bob Seely, and Larry Lamb. You can rewatch the show here.


Newsnight, 27 January 2022

Reform Director, Charlotte Pickles, spoke to BBC Newsnight’s Nick Watt about the growing calls for the April National Insurance rise to be scrapped. She argued it’s not just fiscally irresponsible but undermines the Government’s commitment to a long-term funding solution for social care. Watch a clip back here.


Radio 4, 23 January 2021

Reform Director, Charlotte Pickles, appeared on BBC Radio 4’s Broadcasting House to explain how rising inflation is hitting low-income families the hardest. Listen back here.


Newsnight, 27 October 2021

Reform Director Charlotte Pickles spoke to BBC Newsnight's Nicholas Watts about the Autumn Budget and Spending Review. You can watch a short clip here.


Times Radio, 26 October 2021

Reform Director, Charlotte Pickles, spoke to Times Radio's John Pienaar about the decision to end the public sector pay freeze.


GB News, 05 October 2021

Reform researcher Sebastian Rees was interviewed by GB News in response to Sajid Javid's conference speech. Watch a clip back here.


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Newsnight, 22 September 2021

Reform Director, Charlotte Pickles, spoke to Newsnight Political Editor, Nicholas Watt, about the cost of living crisis and whether more State is a sensible path forward for the Government.

Watch it back here.


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GB News, 14 September 2021

Reform Researcher, Sebastian Rees, joined Darren McCaffrey on GB News to discuss the Government's Health and Social Care Levy and whether NICs rises are a fair way to fund social are.

 


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Times Radio, 22 March 2021

Reform Senior Researcher, Aidan Shilson-Thomas, spoke to Matt Chorley at Times Radio about government crisis planning, marking the launch of Reform's latest report 'A state of preparedness'. Listen back here.


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Conservative Home, 22 March 2021

Reform Senior Researcher, Aidan Shilson-Thomas, wrote for Conservative Home about the need for Parliament to play a more proactive role in planning for future crises. Read his article here


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The Telegraph, 17 February 2021

Following the launch of 'What's next for the NHS: Building the resilience of the health and care system', report co-author and Reform Director of Research, Eleonora Harwich, wrote for The Telegraph on why the NHS must never become a 'National Covid Service' again.


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Conservative Home, 17 February 2021

Following the launch of 'What's next for the NHS: Building the resilience of the health and care system', report co-author and Reform Researcher, Sebastian Rees, wrote for Conservative Home on addressing the long-standing issues facing the NHS.


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Event Coverage: A smarter BBC

Coinciding with the launch of the BBC’s Audience Value report, Tim Davie, BBC Director-General, joined Rt Hon Baroness Nicky Morgan for a discussion on the value the BBC provides to audiences and the action it is taking to become a smarter saver, seller and spender.

The event was covered by The Telegraph, The Daily Mail and The Daily Express


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Computer Weekly, 19 January 2021

To coincide with the launch of a new Reform report, 'Digital public services: what's next?', Matthew Fetzer wrote an opinion piece for Computer Weekly.

Read it here (£).


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Newsnight, 18 January 2021

Reform Director, Charlotte Pickles, spoke to BBC Newsnight about the implications of not maintaining the Universal Credit uplift.

Watch it here.