Why it exists
You can want lower immigration and better public services. You can value tradition and still want an institution to change. Yet call yourself left-wing or right-wing and people assume they know what you think about almost everything else.
Crossbencher gives people space to explain what they actually believe. Our four lines help make sense of views that cross party boundaries. You can see where a writer stands without assuming you agree, or disagree, with everything they say.
How it works
Each writer makes their own case and is responsible for it. We publish essays and commentary, with plans for original investigations, debates and longer conversations. Contributors can disagree with each other and with us.
How it is funded
Crossbencher is a part-time project supported by voluntary reader donations. Everything is free to read. Donations help cover the costs and time involved in researching and publishing the work, and give us room to do more as it grows.