Hersh ThakerJan 15, 20245 min readDerailing Dysfunction: Can a Labour Government Revive Britain’s Railways?British Railways need reform, and only Labour seems ready to address it.
Hersh ThakerSep 4, 20235 min readLeicester's divisive election calls for fresh leadershipThis article was originally published with Leicester Gazette. Earlier this year, I had the privilege of standing as a Labour Party...
Hersh ThakerJul 18, 20234 min readThe Labour Party's Relationship with India: A Critical Path for the Next DecadeThis article was originally written for and published by iGlobal as part of my regular column. Earlier this month, Keir Starmer...
Hersh ThakerFeb 8, 20235 min readA fresh new way to look at economic development and growth: The Doughnut.A review of Kate Raworth’s book, Doughnut Economics: Seven Ways to Think like a 21st Century Economist. This article was originally...
Hersh ThakerDec 5, 20223 min readLeicester: A Role Model City for Diversity and IntegrationThis article was originally written for and published by iGlobal as part of my regular column. According to the latest ONS census data,...
Hersh ThakerOct 24, 20223 min readRishi Sunak is a testament to the success of the British Indian story.The conservatives haven't gotten much right in 12 years, but they have given us a British Indian Prime Minister.
Hersh ThakerOct 31, 202116 min readDoes climate change require a shift in our paradigm, or can we rely on technical solutions? Introduction The American Ecologist Garrett Hardin describes the problem of unencumbered population growth as a "Tragedy of the Commons"....
Hersh ThakerAug 15, 20213 min readWe need to prepare for the worst impacts of climate change. This blog was originally published in my regular column for iGlobal News. Investing in the transition to a lower energy system is...
Hersh ThakerJan 16, 20211 min readSpeaking about WhatsApp’s new data privacy policy on BBC Radio LeicesterI was invited to share my thoughts on WhatsApp's updated privacy policy and what it means for UK consumers.
Hersh ThakerDec 5, 20206 min readResponse to Leicester City Draft Local Plan 2020 - 2036This response was sent to the Leicester City Council's planning office in response to their call for views on future planning policy....
Hersh ThakerMay 20, 20204 min readCreativity in Crisis Publication: A false sense of hope on the climate crises?(This article was published in "Creativity in Crisis - Micro Stories From The Macro Pandemic".
Hersh ThakerMay 16, 20203 min readResponse to Electric Vehicle Rapid Charging Policy PaperFocus on motorway charging is welcome but is the Electric Highway network hindering progress? The government has set out its vision...
Hersh ThakerJan 12, 20191 min readHow did your constituency vote in the 2016 referendum?As we loom closer to the inevitability of a Peoples Vote and prepare to mobilise for the campaign, click here how your constituency and...
Hersh ThakerDec 28, 20184 min readElectric Vehicles Now The transition to electric vehicle ownership should not be assumed. A progressive government must do more, argues Hersh Thaker - This...
Hersh ThakerJun 17, 20164 min read6 reasons why Brexit is a bonkers ideaBefore I start let me be clear. Yes there are problems with the EU but that isn’t a reason to leave it. Don't bury your head in the sand...
Hersh ThakerNov 7, 20125 min readSpeech at "Empower a generation" event.In my role as a member of Youth Parliament for Leicester i was invited by Operation Black Vote and Unison to speak to a group of students...
Hersh ThakerJan 23, 20123 min readGive Optimism a Chance: Individual Electoral Registration.The introduction of Individual Electoral Registration (IER) is the biggest change to the way we do elections since the Universal...
Hersh ThakerJan 10, 20122 min readWhere is the new centre ground & how does Labour win it?The centre-ground lies with economic growth, immigration & welfare. Unfortunately they are the very same areas that people feel we are...
