IAN MURRAY: Independence would not be in the interests of Scotland or the UK as a whole. We must stand firm against the breakup of the union.
BENJAMIN WARD: The UK is inconsistent in its commitment to human rights. If we truly want to be a force for good in this world, greater cooperation is vital.
ELINOR CLARK: Leaders must stop using war rhetoric during the Covid-19 pandemic.
DONATELLA DELLA PORTA: Demands being made during the Covid-19 crisis can shape our post-pandemic world for the better.
DAVID LAMMY MP: To combat polarisation, British identity must be rebuilt with
inclusiveness, openness and hope at its centre.
In this collection, contributors from across Europe and the UK offer an insight into how the 2020s can be a time of great possibility for public services, with huge potential for new technologies to meet our shared needs and strong public interest institutions working in collaboration not competition.