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⚖️And in other breaking news!📜 The English Devolution Bill (now Act!) is now law! It's a welcome demonstration of the government’s commitment to the devolution agenda and a prosperous North...🧵

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Section 21 eviction - Shelter England

Very shocking (but also not shocking) to know people who YESTERDAY got section 21'd... #section21 If that was you, please check what you received was legally valid - you can find more about how to do this here: england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advi...

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Find out what a section 21 eviction is and the process private landlords must follow to end an assured shorthold tenancy (AST).

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Well yes! *talks to everyone about Sandpipers being my favourite bird*

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Shelter @sheltercharity.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Today marks the Renter's Rights Act coming into force!🚨 It is a landmark, long‑overdue reset after years of imbalance between tenants and landlords...

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Everyone, no matter their background, needs a safe and stable home to build a healthy life. With the Renters’ Rights Act, we’ve seen what is possible when renters and housing campaigners come together and fight for change 👇 england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advi...

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IPPR North @ipprnorth.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

🏠 How do we fix the housing crisis? 🔧 🏗️Government says it’ll build 1.5m homes this parliament. But IPPR North research shows housing challenges differ across regions. We need a place‑led approach, not just more supply. @indiafhg.bsky.social explains why👇

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IPPR North @ipprnorth.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

IPPR North's @indiafhg.bsky.social reacts to the National Audit Office's report released today on Northern Powerhouse Rail:

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India Gerritsen @indiafhg.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Very welcome news! The metro is pretty expensive (£6.70 for a return) so savings here will definitely add up 👏 youtube.com/shorts/ObgL1...

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We're cutting Metro fares - North East Combined Authority - 26.01.26

YouTube video by North East Combined Authority

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India Gerritsen @indiafhg.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

The North East is a very transient place, we're always hopping over bridges and boundaries. Very welcome transport news to ensure better connectivity for everyone around the region - which is crucial for regional growth www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... @heidialexander.bsky.social and Kim McGuiness

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Leamside Line agreement between Gateshead and County Durham signed

The Leamside Line's reopening is set to progress as part of the Northern Powerhouse Rail initiative.

IPPR North @ipprnorth.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

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Great to see IPPR North research on disparities in transport spending on the North, London, and the rest of the country showcased on @itvpeston.bsky.social last night. The difference in spending truly is stark. Read the full report here: lnkd.in/etg4w27f

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IPPR North @ipprnorth.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

📊ONS employment figures for the North East released today paint a stark image of the region - but they don't tell the whole story. @indiafhg.bsky.social, Newcastle-based researcher at IPPR North explains why👇👇

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India Gerritsen @indiafhg.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

👏🏻 The long awaited MVAWG strategy is finally here!👏🏻 I will collect my thoughts once I've had a chance to sit down and properly read it! I've seen mixed opinions. What's everyone's thoughts so far? #mvawg #vawgstrategy #vawg

Sarah Owen MP @sarahowen.org.uk · 18/12/2025

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They literally couldn’t be bothered to even show up to discuss the VAWG strategy today. bsky.app/profile/sara...

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India Gerritsen @indiafhg.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

New update on the government's train station builds...🚆🏘️ What's everyone's thoughts?

India Gerritsen @indiafhg.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Very interesting article on NE housing & devolution. Key stat? 👉Across our 7 authorities, around 60,000 households are waiting for social housing. Even in the best-case scenario, this SAHP funding would meet only 12 – 13% of current demand.

India Gerritsen @indiafhg.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

And on this note.. If you've not read Caroline Criado Perez's book "Invisible Women: Exposing data bias in a world designed for men" I highly recommend!

India Gerritsen @indiafhg.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Hot take: having a 1,300 housing portfolio amidst a housing & homelessness crisis is not a brag.

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India Gerritsen @indiafhg.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

I think it reached Newcastle a long time ago... Although I agree, people, especially down South are still surprised we have an issue and think it's a personal failing because "but it's so cheap!?" erm, no. Great that we're getting some coverage!

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Now it's time for a panel on child poverty in Scotland. Great that we have some panellists with lived experience too. @ipprscotland.bsky.social

Photograph of five panelists, 2 women, 3 men with a sign that reads IPPR Scotland 10th anniversary conference

Now we're onto Scottish democracy. Very interested to hear on people's opinions on democracy from a devolved government...

Hearing from First Minister @johnswinney.bsky.social - He's ticking the boxes for me talking about the negative impacts of Thatcherism.

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I'm up further North today for the 10th Anniversary Conference in Edinburgh for @ipprscotland.bsky.social 's birthday 🎂🎉 Today we're hearing about all the big things- poverty, democracy, economy and net zero.

India Gerritsen @indiafhg.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Great day so far at the Crisis NE regional homelessness conference! #homelessness #crisis #regionalhomelessconference #northeast

India Gerritsen @indiafhg.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Was great to be on the RIBA panel at Labour Conference #LC25 on behalf of @ipprnorth.bsky.social. I discussed what we want to see taken into account in the 1.5m homes target

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India Gerritsen @indiafhg.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Opened this morning's work inbox to a special email from @arlenpettitt.bsky.social on his new report "Set Up To Fail" outlining regional inequality in the use of school suspensions for children, especially those with Special Educational Needs (SEN). Let's have a look...🔍

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India Gerritsen @indiafhg.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

It's a strange feeling being back in the same university lecture theatre you sat doing your degree years ago... But that's where I'm at, to listen to THE @michaelmarmot.bsky.social! @insightsnortheast.bsky.social 💊 🏥 🩻 🧠 🫁 🫀🫆🩸🦠🦷🦾🦻🏻 #publichealth #marmot

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India Gerritsen @indiafhg.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

Well well well, I seem to attract becoming an advert for increased transportation spending: ➡️ NCL to Liverpool requires 3 trains on a Sunday ➡️ 1st train "power shortage issues" ➡️ Connection missed. ➡️No direct train to LV from Leeds for another hour. ➡️Next train to LV via MCR overcrowded chaos

India Gerritsen @indiafhg.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

🚂 On route to Liverpool for the @teamlabouruk.bsky.social Conference. I'm writing my speech for tomorrow's RIBA panel. I'll be speaking on what else the government needs to consider when it comes to their 1.5 million homes target🏠 (&... for those who are curious, it's a soy caramel flat white 🌝💃🏻☕)

A blurry photograph of the view outside the speeding train window. In view is a coffee cup, a laptop, notepad and pens.

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India Gerritsen @indiafhg.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

"Great" is the wrong word when it comes to how it felt to attend the counter-protest of right wing 'unite the kingdom' protestors and the planned launch of another right wing party yesterday...

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India Gerritsen @indiafhg.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Today #ONS released stats on House Purchase Affordability for the UK for FYE 2024...🏘️💸 Let's have a look 👀🕵‍♀️

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India Gerritsen @indiafhg.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Well, an outcome was reached and I'm emotional for Scotland. I'm no legal expert & this is personal opinion, but my initial thoughts are: Wins:👏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🩷scrapping the 3rd "not proven" verdict 🩷free court transcripts Loss:💔 amendment increasing the # of jurors needed for a majority verdict

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India Gerritsen @indiafhg.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Today I had the privilege of speaking on behalf of @ipprnorth.bsky.social on a panel chaired by Youth Futures Foundation's Anna Round. Was great to be in Sunderland, with fellow northerners talking about such an important topic....

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IPPR North @ipprnorth.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

And that's a wrap 🌯👀👏 Big thanks to all our panellists! And of course our very own chair Marcus #SMCommission #socialmobility

India Gerritsen @indiafhg.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

The habitual train station latté... On route to the @ipprnorth.bsky.social panel at the Manchester Social Mobility Commission ✨ looking forward to seeing you all there!

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India Gerritsen @indiafhg.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

Lovely to see this Northern gem being highlighted in @theguardian.com 🪩

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Big Issue @bigissue.com · 14/09/2025

Single-parent families are almost four times as likely to experience homelessness than those with two parents, Shelter has warned

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Single parents four times more likely to be homeless

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India Gerritsen @indiafhg.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

Absolutely horrific, sending lots of love to this woman 🩷 Allowing racism & MVAWG to go unchecked, and -not just tolerated- but parroted & emboldened is dangerous. This is another reminder that this racist hate brigade has never been about "protecting women and children"

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Congratulations to the fabulous @rosielockwood.bsky.social on exciting new pastures! Great to have another contact at @clesthinkdo.bsky.social ! ❤️

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Reminder that @ipprnorth.bsky.social are hosting a panel at the Social Mobility Commission's Symposium on Monday. See you all there!

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Nice bold interview piece with @kimmcguinness.bsky.social - in today's @thenorthernagenda.bsky.social newsletter. Gave me a chuckle!👏👊

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A poignant reminder that children's wellbeing is being left on the backburner... And a personal reminder that next month it'll be exactly 2 years since my assessment, and I'm STILL waiting for medication titration for ADHD (don't get me started on Psychiatry UK...)👀