Sophie Metcalfe
Researcher
Sophie's recent work
New Zealand’s anti-smoking policy
Why did the New Zealand government decide to intensify anti-smoking policies?
The development of the UK’s offshore wind sector 2010–16
What can this and future governments learn from the UK's successes in offshore wind policy in the 2010s?
Doing data justice
The justice sector needs a system-wide data strategy to address current deficiencies.
All work
New Zealand’s anti-smoking policy
Why did the New Zealand government decide to intensify anti-smoking policies?
The development of the UK’s offshore wind sector 2010–16
What can this and future governments learn from the UK's successes in offshore wind policy in the 2010s?
Doing data justice
The justice sector needs a system-wide data strategy to address current deficiencies.
Failed wind auction takes the shine off a big UK success
The government must act to stop further damage to offshore wind.
Same-sex marriage legislation shows that policy can lead public opinion
Same-sex marriage legislation, passed 10 years ago today, was a masterclass in building consensus for a contentious policy.
Ministers’ fear of nanny statism is constraining effective government action on obesity
Political squeamishness and incoherent policymaking are preventing progress against the government’s obesity targets, argues Sophie Metcalfe.
Tackling obesity
Government squeamishness on tackling obesity will mean higher taxes and lower productivity.
The government needs to implement long-term policies that tackle obesity
Arguments over ‘cakegate’ should not distract from the government binning or delaying its key policies for tackling obesity.
Sugar tax
The soft drinks industry levy (SDIL), or ‘sugar tax’, is a levy applied to UK-produced or imported soft drinks containing added sugar.