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Tim Page @timpageeconomist.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Fascinating by @laurapitel.bsky.social and colleagues in today's @financialtimes.com on how VW in Osnabruck may pivot to produce defence components. My report for @ferryfoundation.bsky.social on how UK defence spending can produce good industrial jobs here: ferryfoundation.org.uk/wp-content/u...

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Alex Ferry Foundation @ferryfoundation.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

In an era of geopolitical turmoil, the UK’s defence sector is emerging as a vital engine for economic growth. Read this new report to see how increased defence spending could revitalise industrial communities and secure high-skilled, well-paid jobs across the UK.

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Tim Page @timpageeconomist.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

How can the UK government create good jobs in industrial communities through its promised increase in defence spending? My new evidence-based report, supported by @ferryfoundation.bsky.social, explores this question. ferryfoundation.org.uk/report/defen...

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Defending the Nation, Growing the Economy

In an era of unprecedented geopolitical turmoil, the UK’s defence sector is emerging as a vital engine for sovereign economic growth. A report by Dr. Tim Page

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Tim Page @timpageeconomist.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Great to give a guest lecture on industrial policy and workplace democracy under different models of capitalism at @iipp-ucl.bsky.social yesterday. As always, the students were the stars, with their penetrating questions and brilliant observations!

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Tim Page @timpageeconomist.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

Great to be in Brighton for this year's Annual @tuc.org.uk Congress. Enjoying catching up with so many old friends and colleagues.

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Tim Page @timpageeconomist.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Lovely to exchange ideas with the brilliant @graceblakeley.substack.com, author of ‘Vulture Capitalism’, at the @ucl.ac.uk IIPP conference on Rethinking the State’ this morning.

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Tim Page @timpageeconomist.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Lovely catch-up with my friend and fellow trade unionist, Kate Dearden, Labour MP for Halifax, in Westminster yesterday.

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Tim Page @timpageeconomist.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Who are Europe's best companies to work for? And what makes them so good? My post here: industrialparadigm.com/tims-blog/

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Tim Page @timpageeconomist.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Keeping my fingers crossed for the brilliant steelworkers I met when visiting British Steel in January, to research the ‘Steel Reforged’ report, and hoping even at this late stage that government, employer and unions can work together to secure this strategically vital industry at Scunthorpe.

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Tim Page @timpageeconomist.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Can we turn around decades of slow decline in our manufacturing sector? My post following yesterday's launch of the UK Innovation Report 2025, produced by Cambridge Industrial Innovation Policy. www.linkedin.com/pulse/innova...

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Tim Page @timpageeconomist.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

I enjoyed @sarahoconnorft.ft.com’s article. I used to like pre-digital printers that you just had to plug in. These days, if your internet crashes you cannot print. It’s what they call progress!

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Community Union @communityunion.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

In a guest blog, @timpageeconomist.bsky.social, author of our NEW 'Steel Reforged' report discusses the challenges faced by the UK steel industry, and how, with the right vision, we can create opportunity and grow the sector. Read the blog ⬇️ #BritainWeNeedOurSteel community-tu.org/steel-reforg...

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‘Steel Reforged’ sets out the case for UK steel | Community Trade Union

In a guest blog, Tim Page, Founding Director at Industrial Paradigm outlines how Community’s latest steel report, ‘Steel Reforged: Strong Foundations for a Sustainable Economy’ sets the case for UK…

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Tim Page @timpageeconomist.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

I suspect my motives are different to those of Donald Trump’s Energy Secretary, quoted in this morning’s @financialtimes.com but that doesn’t mean that everything he says is wrong. 2/3

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Tim Page @timpageeconomist.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

“I find it sad and a bit ironic that the once mighty steel and petrochemical industries of the UK have been displaced to Asia, where the same products will be produced with higher greenhouse gas emissions, then loaded onto a diesel powered ship back to the UK.” US Energy Secretary Chris Wright. 1/3

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Community Union @communityunion.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

"We believe the Dalzell plate mill in Motherwell has huge potential to support the UK’s supply chain for offshore and onshore wind." Our AGS Alasdair McDiarmid speaking in response to UKSteel's report which outlines how this opportunity will boost jobs, skills & energy security.

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Tim Page @timpageeconomist.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Thanks to the @communityunion.bsky.social reps and members who made me so welcome when I visited British Steel, Scunthorpe, to research the report ‘Steel Reforged’, which was launched yesterday. I saw first hand their pride in the contribution they make to British economic success.

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domarmstrong.bsky.social @domarmstrong.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

Steel is vital for our economy and national security. It supports well-paid jobs across the country and is key to making our country greener. @communityunion.bsky.social report today provides a vision for how we can deliver a just transition to greener steel making and grow our industry.

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Tim Page @timpageeconomist.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

It was a pleasure to be asked by @communityunion.bsky.social to produce ‘Steel Reforged’, which has been launched this morning. Thanks to the MPs from steel towns, employer orgs and, especially, the fantastic Community reps and members for sharing your experiences and stories. This is YOUR report!

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Tim Page @timpageeconomist.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Interesting. Policy design would be fundamental. In particular, there would have to be a red-line with regard to respect for employment rights. But tax breaks for employers to invest in areas where they will need to spend more to overcome social problems makes sense. oecdcogito.blog/2025/02/28/c...

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Can Special Economic Zones spur regional attractiveness? - Cogito COGITO

Special Economic Zones (SEZs) have evolved beyond tax incentives to boost regional growth, focusing on infrastructure, digital connectivity, and talent. From Ireland’s Shannon Free Zone to China’s ind...

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Tim Page @timpageeconomist.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Interesting stuff from Dani Rodrik, Professor of International Political Economy at Harvard Kennedy School.

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