Radical ethical socialism must provide the principles and values to guide Labour’s next phase of renewal. (Photo credit: William - stock.adobe.com)

The Next Step

Radical ethical socialism must provide the principles and values to guide Labour’s next phase of renewal. (Photo credit: William - stock.adobe.com)

Labour needs a Ministry of Military Supply

Defence spending needs reform. There is no point continuing with more of the same - years of failed procurement, overspending, billions wasted, and security compromised. But we have been here before and solved the issue.

Steady state

Reform of British society must be built on values and vision.

Danger ahead

Trump's victory should serve as a warning to Labour.

Why do founders struggle in Europe vs US?

Responding to a Financial Times article.

Power and Prosperity

In a pamphlet for the Fabian Society, Patrick Diamond and I outline why it's important for Labour to articulate its values, what those values should be, and how it can be radical in government.

Welcome

Investment strategy and responsible investment leader; political economist and writer. Roles have included Head of Responsible Investment Strategic Relationships and Integration Strategy at Legal & General Asset Management including responsibility for matters climate and sustainability, and Chief Investment Officer and Head of Ethics at the Central Finance Board of the Methodist Church and Epworth Investment Management. I'm Chair of the Church Investors Group and co-chair an endowment fund investment committee. I'm also the Political Communications officer for Christians on the Left and former parliamentary candidate. My views here represent my personal opinion.

More about me

Tweets by Stephen Beer

Stephen's Blog

The next generation of ESG opportunities - FT Adviser

My take, in FT Adviser.

Stephen Beer leaves the CFB

Announcement of my departure from the Central Finance Board of the Methodist Church and Epworth Investment Management.

Interviewed on TWR Radio

Interviewed on the risks to the public finances, broadcast 22 July 2017.

Church investment, fossil fuels, and divestment

Interviewed on BBC Radio 4's Sunday programme.

Fiscal targets explained...

What those deficit figures are about.

Labour deficit cutting - the £50bn question

Where the £50bn figure comes from.