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Theresa @theresabis.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Immigration is a big issue for the UK public. There’s no way around it. Many Brits feel left behind, feel devoid of opportunity and functioning public services. But denying the contribution immigrants make to the UK economy is a fool’s errand. Me on @gbhnews.bsky.social

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The Good Growth Foundation @goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

📈 Inflation just rose to 3.6% - the highest it’s been all year. For voters, that’s not just a number. It’s pressure on bills, wages that don’t stretch, and a cost-of-living crisis that still isn’t over. Growth only counts if people feel it.

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The Good Growth Foundation @goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

Electric cars will be getting cheaper - finally. But we've been saying this for months: net zero should mean everyday wins, meaning more pounds in people's pockets.

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The Good Growth Foundation @goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

New Good Growth Foundation research shows the NHS is a huge priority for voters, and they are deeply concerned about its future. They want to protect it - but for that, they know it must be reformed. Our findings below show what voters believe must be done to support the NHS.

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The Good Growth Foundation @goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Shifting NHS care from hospitals to the community (highstreets, town centres, etc) eases pressure on hospitals and brings care closer to those who need it. It’s not just smart policy, it’s popular: 58% of Brits want the Government to prioritise local NHS services. @prafulnargund.bsky.social 📽️👇

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The Good Growth Foundation @goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

The NHS is on the brink. Appointments are hard to get, staff are stretched and public trust is fading - 8 in 10 Britons say the NHS must change to survive. @prafulnargund.bsky.social writes in @politicshome.bsky.social on why the NHS must be at the heart of the growth agenda.

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The Good Growth Foundation @goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

The NHS needs to change to survive. GGF research shows that 80% of Britons agree. The Government’s decision to invest in those area that need NHS funding the most can boost economic activity across the country. More from GGF’s @prafulnargund.bsky.social on @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social:

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The Good Growth Foundation @goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

What do the public think about the Government’s 10 year health plan? And what are the political implications? GGF Director @prafulnargund.bsky.social on Times Radio today, discussing our latest research. Listen back here:

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The Good Growth Foundation @goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

GGF Director @prafulnargund.bsky.social on @lbc.co.uk, discussing our new research on the NHS & the Government‘s upcoming 10 year health plan. A better NHS is the absolute top priority for the UK public - ahead of the economy and policing. 📻Listen back here:

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The Good Growth Foundation @goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

The Government's 10 year health plan is a decisive moment for the future of the nation's wellbeing. The @goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social has polled the public's views on the NHS, proposed measures, and much more. More from GGF Director @prafulnargund.bsky.social in @thetimes.com 👇

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The Good Growth Foundation @goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Ahead of the Government‘s 10 Year Health Plan, GGF‘s Louisa Dollimore on @gbnewsonline.bsky.social, discussing the benefits to the wider economy of investing in communities that need it the most. Watch below👇

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The Good Growth Foundation @goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

GGF‘s @theresabis.bsky.social on @gbnewsonline.bsky.social talking about the importance of transport in boosting regional equality. Good transport links are amongst the top reasons for a strong local economy - it’s a policy area where Govt can make a tangible impact on voters. More to come..

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The Good Growth Foundation @goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

The @bankofengland.bsky.social’s Monetary Policy Committee holds interest rates at 4.25%. Interest rates are at a stand-still as the Bank navigates a highly unpredictable international environment. Our response 👇

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The Good Growth Foundation @goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

The UK needs a stable trading relationship with the EU if it is to tackle the big issues facing voters: the cost-of-living crisis, economic security and national security. @prafulnargund.bsky.social outlines on @bbcnewslive.bsky.social that good trade deals are a key element of this.

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The Good Growth Foundation @goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

"Good British jobs" means security: ✅ Decent pay ✅ Stable work ✅ And the chance to build a life you’re proud of See more from GGF Director @prafulnargund.bsky.social on @lbc.co.uk.

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The Good Growth Foundation @goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Who generates wealth in the UK? GGF director @prafulnargund.bsky.social argues it is as much working class people as it is billion pound enterprises on #PoliticsLive. That's why we campaign for better skills and training - to unlock the potential of the people driving our economy everyday.

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The Good Growth Foundation @goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

📊A big week in politics 📊 Following the Spending Review, today‘s GDP figures proved a sharp contrast to recent positive soundings on the economy. GGF‘s @theresabis.bsky.social unpacks what they actually mean.

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The Good Growth Foundation @goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

What does the Spending Review mean for people‘s everyday lives? GGF‘s Billie Coulson on GB News yesterday, responding to the Chancellor‘s announcements.

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The Good Growth Foundation @goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

The Good Growth Foundation welcomes the Chancellor’s focus on growth people can actually feel. We’ve long argued that growth must be tied to everyday life. Today’s emphasis on the NHS, national security and skills is a strong start. Now it's about delivery.

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The Good Growth Foundation @goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

The Government has signalled major infrastructure commitments ahead of the Spending Review - but our research shows the public remains sceptical about whether these investments will deliver tangible benefits in their daily lives.

At today’s Spending Review, the Good Growth Foundation will be looking for clear, concrete measures from the Chancellor that demonstrate how growth will be made real for ordinary people - particularly through investment in skills, support for the NHS and action on the cost-of-living. There is a strong sense of urgency among voters; they want to see meaningful change now, not years down the line.

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The Good Growth Foundation @goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Finally, government investment in the North has been backed up by allocated spending. GGF Director @prafulnargund.bsky.social explains on @gbnewsonline.bsky.social why transport investment in the North is critical - and how the Chancellor's announcement today differs from what has come before.

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The Good Growth Foundation @goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Promising signs of progress on an UK-EU youth mobility scheme. We found this could create up to £1bn/yr in fiscal benefits and is popular among the public. With no access to benefits and additional NHS surcharges, it does not mean a return to freedom of movement.

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The Good Growth Foundation @goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

📈 Inflation has risen to 3.5%, piling pressure on families already hit by stagnant wages. Tackling inflation isn’t just about rates - it’s about rebuilding the real economy.

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The Good Growth Foundation @goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

🎙️The UK is in a difficult economic position and needs policies that are fiscally credible, grow the economy and tackle inequality all at once. @prafulnargund.bsky.social explains how our NI holiday proposal does exactly that on 'This is the North' podcast below.

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The Good Growth Foundation @goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

An overlooked feature of the UK-EU reset: the avoidance of ECJ jurisdiction. This is a real coup for the UK Gov. It means closer cooperation with the EU without signing up to its institutions. And the public very much cares 👇

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The Good Growth Foundation @goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Post UK-EU reset, there has been lots reported about the ECJ. But, in a major coup, the UK Government has managed to avoid direct ECJ jurisdiction. Listen below to @prafulnargund.bsky.social discuss the importance of this with @iaindale.bsky.social.

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The Good Growth Foundation @goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

The UK and EU are finally turning the page. We called for a common sense deal - and now progress is taking place on all four policy areas we set out. This is a win for UK-wide growth, and avoids key concerns of the public. 📣 Statement from our Director, @prafulnargund.bsky.social 👇

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The Good Growth Foundation @goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

📢Big news: The Government has now adopted all four @goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social policy proposals for the UK-EU reset. A major moment, not just for us, but anyone who wants a sensible, prosperous UK-EU deal.

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The Good Growth Foundation @goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

The UK must rearm to face new threats with closer defence cooperation with Europe. We found a UK–EU Defence & Security Pact is popular with the public and would strengthen our security, support Ukraine and boost our defence industry.

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The Good Growth Foundation @goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Allowing EU boats and fishing greater access to UK waters is the British public's #1 red line in negotiations with the EU. For a closer UK-EU relationship, concerns about control, sovereignty and fairness must be addressed. Read more from @alexwickham.bsky.social in @bloomberg.com.

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The Good Growth Foundation @goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

What do Labour-Reform switchers really want? It’s not what you think. Our research in @cityam.bsky.social reveals they are more pro-European than the general public. Nearly 3 in 4 want closer ties with the EU.

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The Good Growth Foundation @goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Exciting to see the momentum @goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social is gaining - especially after just 5 months since launch! We ask the hard questions about how to grow the economy and rethink the politics of prosperity. More to come 🌱 politico.eu/article/keir...

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The battle for Keir Starmer’s brain

Britain’s Labour government is inundated by think tanks hoping to catch its ear — and given the party’s struggles and rise of Reform UK, it may appreciate the help. POLITICO runs through the …

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Anton Spisak @antonspisak.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Very interesting chart from the new @goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social @prafulnargund.bsky.social report on the UK-EU reset. It suggests there's more room for the Labour government to be ambitious with the EU than they're currently willing to admit.

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Theresa @theresabis.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Broadcast debut on @lbc.co.uk and @gbnewsonline.bsky.social yesterday. Simply - key to getting voters on board is putting more money into their pockets. Big focus now on Govt's plans for boosting productivity and bringing down the cost of living.

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The Good Growth Foundation @goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

The @goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social's @theresabis.bsky.social on @gbnewsonline.bsky.social yesterday, reacting to the Prime Minister's speech. The Government has to address the lack of trust voters have in politicians and make sure growth translates into more money in people's pockets. Watch here:

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The Good Growth Foundation @goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

The UK-EU summit holds great opportunity - from Youth Mobility to defence. But any decisions must respect voters’ red lines. GGF's Billie Coulson on GB News talking about our latest report

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The Good Growth Foundation @goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

🚨Brexit is no longer untouchable. At our packed event this week, hosted by @SECNewgate, we launched The Third Rail of British Politics — a bold new plan for repairing the UK-EU relationship without getting burned.

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The Good Growth Foundation @goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

🧵A new UK-EU Youth Mobility Scheme (YMS) could deliver more than a £1 billion a year in fiscal benefits - without opening the floodgates on migration. Here's how👇

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The Good Growth Foundation @goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

We found Britons are more likely to view Donald Trump as the biggest threat to UK national interests than terrorist organisations (24% and 22%) respectively, second only to Russia (34%). @prafulnargund.bsky.social discusses Trump, trade deals and the UK-EU relationship on @thetimes.com Radio below.

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Noah Keate @noahkeate.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Labour MPs are confident the UK-US trade deal could improve Britain's economic position — and help them electorally. But the public are still not fans of Trump — as some eyebrow raising JL Partners polling for the Good Growth Foundation makes very clear. www.politico.eu/article/dona...

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Donald Trump is a bigger threat to UK than terrorists, poll says

Almost a quarter of Brits thought the U.S. president is the biggest risk to national security — second only to Russia.

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Theresa @theresabis.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

'The Third Rail' out today!🗞️🚨 Yesterday's preview briefing of the report made for v lively discussion on the path to a stronger relationship w/Europe. Joined by stellar speakers @liambyrnemp.bsky.social, @jakerichardsmp.bsky.social, @prafulnargund.bsky.social and Allie Renison. Read on below..

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The Good Growth Foundation @goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

“There a broad desire for a warmer relationship, driven by geopolitical instability. Trump in the west, Putin in the east and the cost-of-living crisis at home.” It’s not nostalgia driving Britons towards a closer relationship with the EU - they want security. @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social

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The Good Growth Foundation @goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Today we are launching 'The Third Rail' - our new report on how Britain can repair its broken relationship with the European Union without reigniting the divisions of Brexit. For too long, this issue has been untouchable. That has to change.

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The Good Growth Foundation @goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

New in @thetimes.com: Our research shows the public wants smarter EU cooperation - not a return to the past, but practical deals on trade, defence and security. @jakerichardsmp.bsky.social outlines Brexit voters aren't blind to today's challenges. It is time to move forward.

My constituents are patriotic. They want their country to be resilient to new threats and prosperous in a chaotic world. Brexit themes must be honoured. Increased immigration, lack of control or any entanglement of our political structures would, rightly, be met with outrage by those who supported Leave. But there is scope for a debate that is not a “Brexit betrayal”. Research from the Good Growth Foundation shows 73 per cent of voters want co-operation on trade and the economy and 71 per cent on defence and security. It also shows the public’s red lines.

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The Good Growth Foundation @goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

For good growth, we need good relations with good people. A new relationship with the EU is within reach - but getting it right requires walking the tightrope between public hesitation and transformative action. @gabyhinsliff.bsky.social in the @theguardian.com today, on our upcoming research.

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BBC Newsnight @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

"Right now we're trying to strike a trade deal with America. How can we trust that it's worth the paper that it is written on?" Praful Nargund, Director of the Good Growth Foundation tells @vicderbyshire.bsky.social about his fears over a US trade deal. #Newsnight

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The Good Growth Foundation @goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

The UK needs a closer relationship with the EU - but we can't reopen the Brexit debate. See @prafulnargund.bsky.social on @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social outlining how the Gov can secure a better deal on trade and defence while avoiding political pitfalls.

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The Good Growth Foundation @goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Steel is not a relic of the past - it's the backbone of a modern industrial economy. But with jobs at risk, the industry is on its knees. In a guest blog, Advisory Board member @clarkaw.bsky.social sets out what a serious UK steel revival would take. www.goodgrowthfoundation.co.uk/news/steel-i...

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Steel is on its knees: How do we revive it? — The Good Growth Foundation

Andrew Clark, member of the Good Growth Foundation’s advisory board and former UK Head of Communications at Liberty Steel.

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The Good Growth Foundation @goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

After Trump’s tariffs, a US trade deal may not be worth the paper it’s written on. The Government must rebuild our relationship with the EU - our closest ally and trading partner. See @prafulnargund.bsky.social on @skynewsrss.bsky.social talking about what the Government needs to do next.

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The Good Growth Foundation @goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

The UK is facing a crisis of economic inactivity - and Trump's tariffs will only make it worse. That's why GGF is campaigning for a NICs holiday for businesses who hire people currently on long-term sickness or disability benefits. Read @lucygjwhite.bsky.social in @bloomberg.com

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