The big names of a 'big society'
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.David Cameron, backed by Nick Clegg, promised a new era of people power as he outlined plans to turn his vision of a "big society" into a reality.
In their first joint public appearance since last week's Downing Street press conference, the Prime Minister and his Liberal Democrat deputy invited community leaders into No 10.
The guests included the IT entrepreneur Martha Lane Fox, who runs a charitable foundation; Nat Wei, the Government's new adviser on "big society"; Camilla Batmanghelidjh, of Kids Co, which works with vulnerable young people; Ray Mallon, the Mayor of Middlesbrough; and Rob Owen from St Giles Trust, which works with young offenders. They discussed ways of encouraging community action, boosting volunteering and setting up a new national citizen's service for 16-year-olds. "We know the best ideas come from the ground up," Mr Cameron said.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments