A major new Fabian report sets out a strategy for how to reduce, eliminate and prevent poverty in Britain, even in the recession.

'The Solidarity Society' by Tim Horton and James Gregory argues that New Labour's covert redistribution has failed to win public support for tackling poverty and inequality.

The report argues for the importance of solidarity and strong social relationships in sustaining generous welfare states, and discusses how to reform our welfare institutions to better nurture the solidarity we need – calling for more universal benefits and services, and for a new welfare contract that would reward all who contribute to society.

Read coverage and a leader in the Independent.

For more information and to order copies, go to the books page.

Details of the launch event can be found on the events page.

'The Solidarity Society' was published on 10th December and is the final report of the Fabian Society and Webb Memorial Trust research project Fighting Poverty and Inequality in an Age of Affluence.