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Tom Pottrill

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Policy & Research @resolvepoverty. Formerly @uclspp. Usual disclaimers apply. 🔗 www.resolvepoverty.org

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UK Data Service Impact @ukdsimpact.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
🎉New on the Data Impact blog🎉 @tompottrill.bsky.social shares insights into Resolve Poverty's approach to engagement and impact, and sets the scene for the upcoming @resolvepoverty.org conference 2026 on the 18th and 19th March. blog.ukdataservice.ac.uk/resolve-pove...
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Resolve Poverty @resolvepoverty.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
In today’s newsletter, we share the latest article about our new report. Plus, we celebrate Money Matters reaching over £500,000 in income gains for families, and introduce our new iMAPP Partnership in the Liverpool City Region. Take a read 👉 mailchi.mp/resolvepover...
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Resolve Poverty @resolvepoverty.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
As part of Peaches Womb Cancer Trust’s Stakeholder Awareness Day, we delivered a Poverty Awareness Training. Led by @tompottrill.bsky.social, the session explored the impact of poverty on health and the barriers poverty creates in accessing healthcare services.
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Resolve Poverty @resolvepoverty.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
A whole-system approach to ending poverty requires all partners to play their part in delivering better outcomes for low-income residents. @tompottrill.bsky.social, Patsy Davies and Hannah Haycox explain the importance of regional anti-poverty partnerships 👇 www.resolvepoverty.org/putting-the-...
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Blazing a national trail for regional anti-poverty partnerships
In this article, we outline our recommendation for regional anti-poverty partnerships to be convened in each English region.
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UK Data Service Impact @ukdsimpact.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
🎉New on the Data Impact blog🎉 In our newest Data Impact blog @tompottrill.bsky.social, Policy Officer at @resolvepoverty.org, discusses why devolved access to social security data is essential for local councils in tackling poverty more effectively. blog.ukdataservice.ac.uk/resolve-chil...
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Resolve Poverty @resolvepoverty.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
🚀 In a new article, Policy Officer @tompottrill.bsky.social outlines some of the key findings from our latest research, 'Mission Critical: The role of English regions and localities in a whole-system approach to tackling poverty.' Take a read 👉 www.resolvepoverty.org/new-research...
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Regions & localities in a whole-system approach to tackling poverty
We are pleased to launch new research on the role of English regions and localities in a whole-system approach to tackling poverty.
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Resolve Poverty @resolvepoverty.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
📢 Join us at the launch of our forthcoming research on a whole-system approach to tackling poverty, undertaken with the Local Authorities and the Cost of Living Emergency (LOCALE) project at @york.ac.uk. Learn more and book your place 👉 mailchi.mp/resolvepoverty.org/4f13scecfa-6419458
Mission critical: The role of English regions and localities in a whole-system approach to tackling poverty. Launch webinar: 7 May, 2pm-3:30pm.
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Cat Eccles MP @cateccles.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
In the Spring Statement we heard of further cuts to benefits under the Chancellor's self imposed fiscal rules. I have already said I cannot support welfare cuts but this has sealed the deal. I will vote against these proposals.
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Resolve Poverty @resolvepoverty.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Read our full response 👉 www.resolvepoverty.org/wp-content/u...
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Resolve Poverty @resolvepoverty.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
"The forthcoming Child Poverty Strategy must go beyond sticking-plaster solutions. We need to see real policy change that addresses the root issue and protects and supports low income households – for example, lifting the two-child limit and benefit cap."
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Resolve Poverty @resolvepoverty.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
🚨 The DWP has released its annual Households Below Average Income statistics, which show that child poverty has reached a record high – with 4.5 million children in the UK now below the poverty line. This figure is up from 3.6 million in 2010/11.
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Resolve Poverty @resolvepoverty.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
🏛️ Labour’s “mission-driven government” promises a new approach to policymaking. We share findings from focus groups on the Child Poverty Strategy and devolution 👇 resolvepoverty.org/the-child-poverty-strategy-a-real-opportunity-for-englands-regional-mayors-to-lead-in-the-fight-against-poverty/
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The Child Poverty Strategy: a new opportunity for regional mayors
The government’s new Child Poverty Strategy presents a real opportunity for mayors to play a stronger role in the fight against poverty.
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