The second introductory essay of The Twin Mode Mind suggests that the caring economy has timeless qualities to set beside time-rich technology which dominates our lives. It presents a policy tool to support carers, taking inspiration from local currencies which are often restricted both in space and time.

Sir Ed Davey is the leader of the Liberal Democrats in the UK’s House of Commons. He is also a prominent carer. An email was recently sent to Sir Ed, referring to this policy tool. Copies were sent to Keir Starmer, Kemi Badenoch, Nigel Farage, Carla Denyer, Adrian Ramsay, Stephen Flynn, Gavin Robinson, Liz Saville Roberts and Peter Bedford.