The Autonomy Institute develops policy that politicians and campaigners can build on, technology that movements can deploy directly, and data that makes the progressive case unanswerable.
View Our WorkWe develop policy that politicians and campaigners can build on, technology that movements can deploy directly, and data that makes the progressive case unanswerable — research that reframes debates, tools that equip campaigns, and bespoke analysis for governments, unions, and civic actors.
Explore Our WorkWe build the tools progressive forces need to win — combining research that reframes political debates, tools that equip campaigns and coalitions, and bespoke analysis for governments, unions, and civic actors.
From the global evidence base for the four-day week to bold visions for climate, welfare, and public life — housed across our Work Futures and Public Futures programmes.
From AI-powered intelligence platforms to labour market tools and care worker databases — digital infrastructure that governments and corporations take for granted, now in the hands of progressive forces.
Bespoke research for governments, trade unions, local authorities and civil society — granular, rigorous evidence that sharpens strategy, wins arguments, and holds power to account.
"After testing a four-day week, companies say they don't want to stop."The Washington Post
Major breakthrough as most UK firms in trial extend four-day week changes.
The GuardianUniversal Basic Income: plans drawn up for £1,600 a month to be trialled in England.
BBC News · The IndependentResearch that shapes the political agenda — Director of Research, Will Stronge.
Good Morning Britain