Raising the Nation

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"A powerful and inspiring account of why and how we can make this the best country for children to grow up in. A must-read for policy-makers of all political parties." Claire Ainsley, Director of the Center-Left Renewal project at the Progressive Policy Institute and former Labour Party Executive Director. of Policy "A clarion call to make tomorrow much better for our children, offering evidence, ideas and practical steps that need to be taken urgently. Politicians of all stripes should have this book and the actions on top of their to-do list!" Professor Sir Michael Marmot CH, Director, UCL Institute of Health Equity and author of The Health Gap "Paul Lindley combines new insight, essays and stories in a compelling agenda for change. Like Thomas Coram 300 years ago, he challenges the great injustices for the next generation and calls upon us all to build a better future for our nation. Reflective, expansive and Inspiring." Dr Carol Homden CBE, CEO of Coram "The right book at the right time.... full of fresh ideas. It should be required reading for all policy-makers in national and local government." Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester





"Paul Lindley likes to think big... Part manifesto and part collection of essays from academics, charity bosses, politicians and parents, [his] web of ideas culminates in a final chapter that models how legislation, the built environment and public services can be constructed with children in mind." Financial Times "I love Paul's entrepreneurial approach to re-imagining how to build a better future. He's created an evidence-led, story-centred, whole system vision that's packed with ideas and opportunities that policy makers, parents, young people entrepreneurs and anyone who care about our future should seriously embrace!" Ella Goldner, Co- Founder and General Manager, Zinc





"Paul Lindley likes to think big... Part manifesto and part collection of essays from academics, charity bosses, politicians and parents, [his] web of ideas culminates in a final chapter that models how legislation, the built environment and public services can be constructed with children in mind." Financial Times "Makes a compelling case that strong, healthy, confident children are the essence of a thriving nation... a shot in the arm for all who believe this generation holds the key to a better future." Lisa Nandy MP