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🚭 In 2019 the government announced its ambition to make England smoke-free by 2030.

➡️ Ni****ne alternatives, such as e-ci******es, have an important role to play in aiding smoking cessation. With that in focus, Demos has released its latest report, Myths and Misinformation: Mapping the barriers to smoking cessation and the uptake of ni****ne alternatives, which has looked at the prevalence of to***co harm misperceptions amongst the UK public.

➡️ The report has uncovered a huge level of misunderstanding around the harms posed by to***co, with 93% of Brits overestimating the health risk of ni****ne, one of the main chemicals in to***co. The over 60s and those from the lowest socio economic groups (C2DE) are the most likely to be misinformed, illustrating the scale of the task at hand for the government.

➡️ Our research has also revealed the scale of misunderstanding around va**ng, with 90% of Brits’ responses ‘broadly incorrect’ about its harm compared to to***co ci******es; this despite public health evidence asserting that va**ng is unlikely to exceed 5% of the harm that comes from smoking ci******es.

Myths and Misinformation: Mapping the barriers to smoking cessation and the uptake of ni****ne alternatives - Demos Demos is Britain’s leading cross-party think-tank. We produce original research, publish innovative thinkers and host thought-provoking events.

📊 After the pandemic, the UK’s labour market is in an unusual position, simultaneously experiencing low unemployment and a record 1.28 million vacancies in the first three months of 2022.

📃 In this context, Demos is publishing a new report, The Case for a Universal Work Service, which explores why the current system of employment support, skills and careers services needs reform.

🤝 The event is part of a wider programme at Demos looking at relational public services, supported by Capita. The programme is exploring how relationships can be put at the heart of public services, so that they build social capital, local democracy and community strength.

Speakers to include:

➡️ Jonathan Ashworth MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and Member of Parliament for Leicester South
➡️ Charlotte Pickles, Director, Reform
➡️ Andrew Phillips, Researcher, Demos
➡️ Polly Mackenzie, Chief Executive, Demos

We will be starting at 5pm. Drinks will be provided.

The Case for a Universal Work Service - Launch with Jonathan Ashworth MP Join Demos as we launch our new report, The Case for a Universal Work Service.

The has finally been published - but will it succeed in defending a more democratic internet?

In summary: the outlook is not good.

Read Demos' response to the bill here 👇
http://ow.ly/kMgl50IzCzg

🚨 NEW REPORT 🚨

Our research has found that Levelling Up priority areas, such as Middlesbrough and Blackpool, top the list of UK places most at risk of a personal debt crisis.

Read our report mapping the UK's personal debt 👇

http://ow.ly/ie0T50I2AET

📢 NEW EVENT 📢

The greater role of citizens is challenging the fundamental nature and assumptions of our institutions.

Join us as our Chief Executive, Polly Mackenzie, and Jon Alexander discuss his latest book, Citizens, which explores this vital shift.

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http://ow.ly/AoLS50HXunX

📢 NEW REPORT 📢

Many people in rent arrears have seen their financial situation worsen due to the economic crisis caused by the pandemic.

Our report explores the lived experience of people in rent arrears, setting out the biggest drivers 👇

The Bottom Line: An investigation of rent arrears in social housing - Demos Demos is Britain’s leading cross-party think-tank. We produce original research, publish innovative thinkers and host thought-provoking events.

🚨 Our response to the Levelling Up White Paper 🚨

The plans are ambitious and built on detailed analysis of the UK's long-standing economic imbalances. But they're just as likely to be hobbled as those which have come before.

Read our full response 👇

'Divide and level up' won't transform Britain - Demos Demos is Britain’s leading cross-party think-tank. We produce original research, publish innovative thinkers and host thought-provoking events.

🚨 NEW REPORT 🚨

Our report published today sets out an approach to local governing that fosters strong relationships and breaks down the barriers between local councils and the residents and communities they serve.

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Locating Authority: A vision for relational local government - Demos Demos is Britain’s leading cross-party think-tank. We produce original research, publish innovative thinkers and host thought-provoking events.

🚨 NEW REPORT 🚨

Our new research published today has found that low-paid homeworkers are just as likely as high-paid homeworkers to want to continue working from home in the future.

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Inside Jobs: The experience of low-paid homeworkers in Britain today - Demos Demos is Britain’s leading cross-party think-tank. We produce original research, publish innovative thinkers and host thought-provoking events.

NEW:

In a landmark paper published today, our Chief Executive, Polly Mackenzie, sets out an alternative approach to government that can rebuild society, empower citizens, and unite a demos to tackle the challenges our century presents.

Read the paper here 👇

http://ow.ly/8QU450H4QLc

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How can we build a a positive future for the honours system?

Join John Penrose MP, Polly Mackenzie and more speakers as we explore the potential of an honours system that takes the lead from its citizens.

Register to join 👇

http://ow.ly/QoqK50GTBBl

Our new paper from the Making Democracy Work series highlights what’s wrong with policy making.

Our Chief Executive, Polly Mackenzie, explains why technocratic and partisan thinking cannot solve our problems, and how and why she changed her mind to reach this point.

Read her new paper here 👇

The Humble Policy Maker - Demos Demos is Britain’s leading cross-party think-tank. We produce original research, publish innovative thinkers and host thought-provoking events.