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Institute for Public Policy Research @ippr.org · 1h

As Labour Party Conference comes to a close, we want to say a huge thank you to everyone across IPPR who made our events possible, to all of our guest speakers and partners, and to those who joined us over the past few days. See you next year. 👋

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Institute for Public Policy Research @ippr.org · 29/09/2026

📢 We’re hiring a Deputy Executive Director to help shape our strategy, strengthen our political impact and lead an ambitious team. We’re looking for someone with big ideas, political insight and brilliant people leadership. Apply by 18 October 👇 buff.ly/wQGr7zZ

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Deputy Executive Director | IPPR

The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) is an independent charity working towards a fairer, greener, and more prosperous society.

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Institute for Public Policy Research @ippr.org · 29/09/2026

Starting now 🚨 How can our cities unlock their potential and drive good growth across the country? Featuring: 👉 Dr Jeevun Sandher MP 👉 Howard Dawber OBE 👉 Karim Fatehi OBE 👉 Caroline Elsom 👉 Carsten Jung 🕤 09.30–11.00 📍 Education Area 3, Museum of Liverpool #labourpartyconference

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Ellie Harris @eleanorrrlouise.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

“The NHS treats illness, a healthy society prevents it” Great from @impurbanhealth.bsky.social at Labour today with the Secretary of State for health and @ippr.org

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Institute for Public Policy Research @ippr.org · 28/09/2026

Starting shortly 🚨 How can we better support young people into employment, education or training? 🕓 16.15-17.15 📍Education area 3, Museum of Liverpool 🔒 Invite only

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Ellie Harris @eleanorrrlouise.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

There are no easy wins here, only hard choices. I think the public, and particularly the next generation, deserve a government willing to make decisions that, while unpopular, are actually capable of transforming outcomes. That means tax rises.

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Institute for Public Policy Research @ippr.org · 28/09/2026

The Chancellor is constrained, but he's not powerless. There’s still plenty of room for big reform. In the upcoming Budget he should fix property taxes and capital gains tax to make them fair, boost growth, and give the government revenue. 📺 @harryqp.bsky.social on @news.sky.com 👇

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Institute for Public Policy Research @ippr.org · 28/09/2026

Coming up 🚨 Can Labour deliver on its ambition for a healthier Britain? 🕝 14.30–15.45 📍 Arena, Room Tees, LEX #labourpartyconference

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Institute for Public Policy Research @ippr.org · 28/09/2026

Join us for ‘Welfare under fire: Understanding British Social Attitudes’ 🕝 14.30–15.45 📍 Education Area 3, Museum of Liverpool #labourpartyconference

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Institute for Public Policy Research @ippr.org · 28/09/2026

For too long the gov has been an observer of the economy when it should have been an active participant. The vision the Chancellor set out today will see the government actively shaping the economy, creating jobs in the industries it wants, in the places it wants, benefitting the people it wants.

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Olivia Vaughan @oliviavaughan.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

It's time! 💥We've got another blockbuster fringe programme at #LPC26. Come find us in the LEX or Museum of Liverpool @ippr.org @ipprnorth.bsky.social

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IPPR North @ipprnorth.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Our first day at Labour Party Conference complete ☑️ Busy day for the team, @zoebillingham.bsky.social , Mirte, and @maeveschaffer.bsky.social arrive in Liverpool representing IPPR North in our jam-packed events schedule! Sunday saw us hosting The Future of the North drinks reception👇👇

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 25/09/2026

LABOUR PARTY CONFERENCE 2026 | Leaders of tomorrow: How can the UK develop politicians fit for the future? 📅 Monday 28 September, 09:00–10:00 Don't miss our event in Liverpool with @samcarling.bsky.social @chrismurraymp.bsky.social @sofiahewson.bsky.social @ippr.org @msvkelliott.bsky.social

Leaders of tomorrow: How can the UK develop politicians fit for the future?
Monday 28 September | 09:00–10:00
Speakers:

Sam Carling MP, Member of the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Chris Murray MP, Member of the Home Affairs Committee
Dr Sofia Ropek-Hewson, Senior Research Fellow and Interim Head of Decade of National Renewal Programme at IPPR
This event will be chaired by Vicky Elliott, Director of the IfG Academy at the Institute for Government

This event is in partnership with IPPR.

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marleymorris.bsky.social @marleymorris.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

A fascinating new report by my @ippr.org colleague Joseph Sassoon with a detailed assessment of impacts of negotiating a UK-EU enhanced mutual recognition agreement. No easy thing to negotiate of course, but could unlock significant benefits for sectors such as auto, electronics and pharmaceuticals

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Institute for Public Policy Research @ippr.org · 24/09/2026

Cutting benefits doesn’t get people into work. If you want to reduce the benefits bill, you need to focus relentlessly on the barriers to work.

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Nick Garland @npjgarland.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Everything in the new issue of the relaunched @ippr.org Progressive Review is now FREE TO READ here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/toc/10.1...

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Institute for Public Policy Research @ippr.org · 24/09/2026

⚡ | NEW REPORT: England’s clean energy transition will be built locally, but local leaders still lack the powers to shape it. Our new report sets out how to devolve powers so places can build faster. Read here 👇 buff.ly/fHByeZ4

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Institute for Public Policy Research @ippr.org · 24/09/2026

🌍️| NEW REPORT: Post-Brexit trade barriers are costing UK exporters. Our research finds a mutual recognition agreement with the EU could boost exports by up to £6.5bn a year. Here's how 👇️ buff.ly/y4kuYcP

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https://www.ippr.org/articles/aligning-for-growth-mra-uk-eu

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Institute for Public Policy Research @ippr.org · 23/09/2026

🏙️ | NEW REPORT: We expect Mayors to deliver growth, but fail to give them the tools to let them. Our new research finds that giving Mayors a 5 per cent share of income tax, would roughly double their local spending power. Here's our plan for fiscal devolution 👇️ buff.ly/17hpchu

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https://www.ippr.org/articles/devolution-that-delivers

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Rachael Henry @rachaelhenry.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Why proper reform of capital gains tax is a good thing for business

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Institute for Public Policy Research @ippr.org · 22/09/2026

Someone working everyday to make a living should not pay a higher percentage of their income in tax, then someone making money from selling an asset or an investment. @rachaelhenry.bsky.social on GBNews.

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Nick Garland @npjgarland.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

To mark Progressive Review's relaunch, we've put together a collection of the greatest hits from @ippr.org's various journals since 1994 - all free to read. Including Jürgen Habermas, Thomas Piketty, Helen Thompson, David Runciman, Will Davies & Jean Seaton. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/toc/10.1...

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Reinventing the Left Since 1994: The Best of New Economy, Public Policy Research, Juncture and Progressive Review: IPPR Progressive Review

Click on the title to browse this issue

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Rachael Henry @rachaelhenry.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Talking NEETs

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Institute for Public Policy Research @ippr.org · 21/09/2026

Young people shouldn't have to rely on a 'postcode lottery' to access employment opportunities. Our recent report found that regions with less suitable opportunities for young people also tend to have higher NEET rates. Here's @rachaelhenry.bsky.social on GB news this morning.

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UCL Policy Lab @uclpolicylab.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Great to hear @alanrenwick.bsky.social from @conunitucl.bsky.social at @ippr.org's fascinating discussion on the Liberal Democrats in an age of political fragmentation at this year's @libdems.org.uk conference.

A photograph from the 2026 Liberal Democrats Party Conference.

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Institute for Public Policy Research @ippr.org · 21/09/2026

Trump has announced what he calls a ‘historic’ deal over Greenland, but how much of it is actually new? Many of its key elements simply build on arrangements the US has already had for decades. With the US midterms just over six weeks away, Republicans are struggling in the polls.

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Institute for Public Policy Research @ippr.org · 21/09/2026

Both left and right agree that Capital Gains Tax (CGT) can be reformed to raise revenue while supporting investment and growth. It was Conservative chancellor Nigel Lawson who first equalised CGT rates with income tax in the first place. 1/2

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Sofie Pultz @sofiepultz.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Great to talk to @lbc.co.uk's Vanessa Feltz just now about the new deal between Greenland, Denmark and the US📻 Is the deal really new? Who came out on top? And what are they saying in Denmark and Greenland?

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Institute for Public Policy Research @ippr.org · 20/09/2026

The two £36m donations to Reform announced this month are not an isolated phenomenon, but the most dramatic example yet of a longer-term shift towards British parties relying on very large individual donors. 🧵

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Sofie Pultz @sofiepultz.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

‼️ A deal has been reached between Greenland, Denmark and the US ‼️ Very few details so far on the specifics, but it sounds oddly similar to the 1941 defence treaty between Denmark and the US… Some quick reflections below🧵

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Trump declares victory in historic deal with Greenland as he secures 'permanent' US military rights

Donald Trump struck a sweeping deal with Denmark and Greenland granting the U.S. permanent military basing rights on the strategically vital Arctic island.

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Sofie Pultz @sofiepultz.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

While we're still nursing our Brexit wounds arguing about fish, Canada just sprinted past us and was offered the first-ever "associate membership" of the EU. Where does that leave the UK? (1/8)🧵

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State of the Union 2026: A new security forum, a shift to climate adaption — and an offer to Ottawa

European Commission president makes unprecedented offer to Ottawa, with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in attendance.

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Institute for Public Policy Research @ippr.org · 18/09/2026

We’re delighted to announce a new editorial advisory board to help shape the future of IPPR's journal, Progressive Review, including: 👉 @iprnickp.bsky.social 👉 @pollymackenzie.bsky.social 👉 @will-davies.bsky.social Subscribe here: progressivereview.substack.com

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Nick Garland @npjgarland.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Really excited to be relaunching Progressive Review, @ippr.org's journal of politics, ideas and public policy, with a new editorial team + advisory board:

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Institute for Public Policy Research @ippr.org · 18/09/2026

📣 Today, we’re relaunching IPPR’s journal of politics, ideas and public policy, Progressive Review. A new Substack, a new look, a new editorial team, and lots of new content. Sign up here 👇 buff.ly/Q7HpiEi

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William Ellis @willellisecon.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

1/ The Bank of England held rates today, as expected. But the bigger story is buried. QT (QE’s scarier evil twin) has been fundamentally rewritten. I’ve read the minutes so you don’t have to. Strap in for a dive into these key changes and what they could mean: www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c6...

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Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75%, but governor says high energy costs may lead to increase

Six members of the Monetary Policy Committee, which makes the decision, voted to hold the rate - while the other three wanted an increase to 4%.

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Institute for Public Policy Research @ippr.org · 17/09/2026

Although they weren't raised today, it seems as though an increase is inevitable. But higher interest rates are the wrong tool for this shock. This is not British inflation, but the war in Iran arriving on British bills. No interest rate change can lower global energy prices.

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William Ellis @willellisecon.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

1/ Might fly under the radar with monetary policy today - but this is big news. ONS have upgraded productivity growth today using a better measure. This is one of the most consequential numbers ahead of budget, and the update could be in the Chancellor's favour. www.ons.gov.uk/releases/com...

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William Ellis @willellisecon.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

1/ Pleased to see the UK considering the Canada-led defence bank, as we recommended last month: ippr.org/articles/joi... We can no longer rely on US security guarantees. Building our defence with partners beyond Washington is the right instinct - but we should go further:

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Joining forces: A better strategy for defence spending with allies | IPPR

Appointing John Healey as chancellor signals this priority. Healey resigned as defence secretary in June over shortfalls in funding the defence investment

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William Ellis @willellisecon.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

1/ Inflation rose again in August to 3.1%, up from 2.9% in July. Driven by the Iran war pushing up fuel prices, +23% over the year. This is not a domestic problem. Core inflation, excluding energy, was unchanged at 2.6%. Private sector pay growth slowed to 2.9%.

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Institute for Public Policy Research @ippr.org · 16/09/2026

The lazy stereotype misses the point: in many places, young people face a real shortage of suitable opportunities. If we want to tackle the NEET crisis, we need to create opportunities where they are missing. Read the full report: buff.ly/FVOOmyR

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Institute for Public Policy Research @ippr.org · 16/09/2026

These latest developments show how strongly communities can feel shut out of decisions on asylum accommodation, with concerns about the scale and local impact going unheard. 1/3

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Institute for Public Policy Research @ippr.org · 16/09/2026

Our new Local Youth Opportunity Index reveals a sixfold gap in job opportunities for young people. E.g. There is one suitable job for every four young people in the Cotswolds, compared to just one for every 22 young people in Rotherham. Read more here: buff.ly/FVOOmyR

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Institute for Public Policy Research @ippr.org · 16/09/2026

⏰ | NEW REPORT: Too much of the debate about NEETs assumes the problem lies with young people. But our new research shows where you live is one of the biggest determinants of your chances of finding work. Here’s our plan to tackle the NEET crisis 👇 buff.ly/FVOOmyR

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Carsten Jung @carsjung.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

In light of recent AI events: check out our @ippr.org piece on what the government should prioritise. On safety: (1) build out AISI, (2) grow the UK's AI auditing industry and, crucially, (3) help businesses to quickly build defences against rogue AIs. modeleconomy.substack.com/p/what-shoul...

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What should Andy Burnham do on AI?

Three AI trends will define his premiership

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Institute for Public Policy Research @ippr.org · 14/09/2026

These donations to Reform are another reminder that our democracy is too easily put up for sale to the highest bidder. 1/2

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Institute for Public Policy Research @ippr.org · 11/09/2026

What knowledge do you need to be British? The Life in the UK test should help people understand the country they’re joining rather than just testing how well they can memorise obscure facts. Our latest report sets out a better approach 🔗 buff.ly/VixAiGU @amreenqureshi.bsky.social

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IPPR North @ipprnorth.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

💪 Buzzing to see that our calls for mayoral powers to collect an overnight visitor levy across English cities and regions are today being CONFIRMED by government! Because if Barcelona does it, why can’t York!?

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Ellie Harris @eleanorrrlouise.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Absolutely fascinating reminder that “Westminster truths” such as the two-child limit increasing child poverty are rarely shared by the general public. Making the case, sharing the evidence and repeatedly doing so is so key. We shouldn’t be led by polls, we should be changing the polls.

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marleymorris.bsky.social @marleymorris.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Today @ippr.org we're calling for a major overhaul of citizenship policy. Our new report argues that new migrants to the UK should be seen as potential citizens. This means the process of obtaining citizenship should be both more accessible and more meaningful. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

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Applicants for UK citizenship charged more than five times the admin cost

Fee of £1,709 compares with an estimated administrative cost of just £324, according to Home Office data

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