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Where did all the voters go?
📺 IPPR's Dr Parth Patel tells the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee that we are getting awfully close to the tipping point where elections lose legitimacy because the majority did not take part.
📺 IPPR's Dr Parth Patel tells the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee that we are getting awfully close to the tipping point where elections lose legitimacy because the majority did not take part.
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📣New @ippr.org report "Resilient by design: Building secure clean energy supply chains" by @praneshippr.bsky.social, Simone Gasperin & myself.
A guide for navigating an increasingly more turbulent world, marked by geopolitical tensions, tariff wars and competition for technological supremacy.
A guide for navigating an increasingly more turbulent world, marked by geopolitical tensions, tariff wars and competition for technological supremacy.
Resilient by design: Building secure clean energy supply chains | IPPR
Supply chains – the networks of people and businesses we rely on to make and move the goods we need – are strained by the recent rise of trade wars and arm
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January 16, 2026 at 10:06 AM
📣New @ippr.org report "Resilient by design: Building secure clean energy supply chains" by @praneshippr.bsky.social, Simone Gasperin & myself.
A guide for navigating an increasingly more turbulent world, marked by geopolitical tensions, tariff wars and competition for technological supremacy.
A guide for navigating an increasingly more turbulent world, marked by geopolitical tensions, tariff wars and competition for technological supremacy.
🧺 Putting all our green energy eggs in one basket is risky. From batteries to critical minerals, more resilient supply chains matter for protecting UK jobs, energy security and net zero aims.
🔗 Read more www.ippr.org/articles/resilient-by-design
🔗 Read more www.ippr.org/articles/resilient-by-design
January 16, 2026 at 9:16 AM
🧺 Putting all our green energy eggs in one basket is risky. From batteries to critical minerals, more resilient supply chains matter for protecting UK jobs, energy security and net zero aims.
🔗 Read more www.ippr.org/articles/resilient-by-design
🔗 Read more www.ippr.org/articles/resilient-by-design
🚨 | NEW REPORT: Global shocks are exposing how fragile UK supply chains really are - driving up costs across the economy. Our latest analysis shows why resilient clean energy supply chains must be a priority, and what government should do next 👇 www.ippr.org/articles/res...
January 16, 2026 at 8:02 AM
🚨 | NEW REPORT: Global shocks are exposing how fragile UK supply chains really are - driving up costs across the economy. Our latest analysis shows why resilient clean energy supply chains must be a priority, and what government should do next 👇 www.ippr.org/articles/res...
Better than expected GDP growth is a welcome sign that the government’s growth plans may be starting to pay off. But it can’t be a one-off: ministers must double down to make it last.
📻 @harryqp.bsky.social on @lbc.co.uk 👇
📻 @harryqp.bsky.social on @lbc.co.uk 👇
January 15, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Better than expected GDP growth is a welcome sign that the government’s growth plans may be starting to pay off. But it can’t be a one-off: ministers must double down to make it last.
📻 @harryqp.bsky.social on @lbc.co.uk 👇
📻 @harryqp.bsky.social on @lbc.co.uk 👇
If the North had seen the same transport investment as London under the previous government, it would have received £140bn more – enough to build seven Elizabeth Lines.
While London received £1,183 per person, the North only saw £486 per person.
While London received £1,183 per person, the North only saw £486 per person.
January 15, 2026 at 12:39 PM
If the North had seen the same transport investment as London under the previous government, it would have received £140bn more – enough to build seven Elizabeth Lines.
While London received £1,183 per person, the North only saw £486 per person.
While London received £1,183 per person, the North only saw £486 per person.
Better than expected GDP growth — driven by rebounds in services and manufacturing — is a welcome sign. It suggests the government’s growth plans may be starting to pay off. 🧵
UK economy grew by better-than-expected 0.3% in November despite budget uncertainty
UK economy grew by better-than-expected 0.3% in November despite budget uncertainty
ONS says GDP expanded in news that is unlikely to deter Bank of England from making more interest rate cuts
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The UK economy grew by a stronger than expected 0.3% in November despite uncertainty around the chancellor Rachel Reeves’s budget, official figures show.
Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Thursday showed the improvement, up from a 0.1% fall in October. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
January 15, 2026 at 10:02 AM
Better than expected GDP growth — driven by rebounds in services and manufacturing — is a welcome sign. It suggests the government’s growth plans may be starting to pay off. 🧵
Digital ID was never going to be a silver bullet for tackling illegal working, and the public will inevitably notice a growing number of u-turns.
But... 🧵
But... 🧵
January 14, 2026 at 1:07 PM
Digital ID was never going to be a silver bullet for tackling illegal working, and the public will inevitably notice a growing number of u-turns.
But... 🧵
But... 🧵
This is great news!
There has been some misinformation coming from climate-sceptics about the price of offshore wind.
Let's look at some numbers 🧵
There has been some misinformation coming from climate-sceptics about the price of offshore wind.
Let's look at some numbers 🧵
Offshore windfarm contracts to fuel 12m homes in Great Britain after record auction
Offshore windfarm contracts to fuel 12m homes in Great Britain after record auction
Subsidies guaranteeing price for each unit of clean electricity generated given to 12 renewables projects
A make-or-break auction for the UK government’s goal to create a clean electricity system by 2030 has awarded subsidy contracts to enough offshore windfarms to power a record 12m homes.
In Great Britain’s most competitive auction for renewable subsidies to date, energy companies vied for contracts that guarantee the price for each unit of clean electricity they generate. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
January 14, 2026 at 10:51 AM
This is great news!
There has been some misinformation coming from climate-sceptics about the price of offshore wind.
Let's look at some numbers 🧵
There has been some misinformation coming from climate-sceptics about the price of offshore wind.
Let's look at some numbers 🧵
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More from Claire Coutinho today on the other platform, comparing offshore wind results today to gas running costs, ignoring soaring gas construction costs...and we have to build something
In fact, from gov stats today:
New offshore wind: £95/MWh
New gas: £109 to ~£145/MWh
gov.uk/government/p...
In fact, from gov stats today:
New offshore wind: £95/MWh
New gas: £109 to ~£145/MWh
gov.uk/government/p...
January 14, 2026 at 10:38 AM
More from Claire Coutinho today on the other platform, comparing offshore wind results today to gas running costs, ignoring soaring gas construction costs...and we have to build something
In fact, from gov stats today:
New offshore wind: £95/MWh
New gas: £109 to ~£145/MWh
gov.uk/government/p...
In fact, from gov stats today:
New offshore wind: £95/MWh
New gas: £109 to ~£145/MWh
gov.uk/government/p...
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AR7 offshore wind results out. assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/696686...
8.5GW is top of end of what I was expecting and probably right on the line between waiting for costs to (maybe) fall and the supply chain needing certainty. Price of £91mwh is besides what critics will say - good value
8.5GW is top of end of what I was expecting and probably right on the line between waiting for costs to (maybe) fall and the supply chain needing certainty. Price of £91mwh is besides what critics will say - good value
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
January 14, 2026 at 7:49 AM
AR7 offshore wind results out. assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/696686...
8.5GW is top of end of what I was expecting and probably right on the line between waiting for costs to (maybe) fall and the supply chain needing certainty. Price of £91mwh is besides what critics will say - good value
8.5GW is top of end of what I was expecting and probably right on the line between waiting for costs to (maybe) fall and the supply chain needing certainty. Price of £91mwh is besides what critics will say - good value
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"Unless [Reform] wanted to strip services away from some of the most vulnerable people in the country – and low and modest earners too – this was always the reality."
@zoebillingham.bsky.social on Reform councils raising taxes against pledges, for @bigissue.com👇
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@zoebillingham.bsky.social on Reform councils raising taxes against pledges, for @bigissue.com👇
www.bigissue.com/news/politic...
Reform UK 'collides with reality' over council tax rises
Reform UK will increase council tax in several councils it controls – despite previously pledging to “cut waste and reduce your taxes”.
www.bigissue.com
January 13, 2026 at 11:41 AM
"Unless [Reform] wanted to strip services away from some of the most vulnerable people in the country – and low and modest earners too – this was always the reality."
@zoebillingham.bsky.social on Reform councils raising taxes against pledges, for @bigissue.com👇
www.bigissue.com/news/politic...
@zoebillingham.bsky.social on Reform councils raising taxes against pledges, for @bigissue.com👇
www.bigissue.com/news/politic...
📉 Net migration to the UK has fallen sharply, returning close to pre-Brexit levels. Further declines are possible as recent visa restrictions bite and post-Covid arrivals reach the end of their stay. What does this mean for the economy, public services, and politics? 🧵
January 13, 2026 at 5:37 PM
📉 Net migration to the UK has fallen sharply, returning close to pre-Brexit levels. Further declines are possible as recent visa restrictions bite and post-Covid arrivals reach the end of their stay. What does this mean for the economy, public services, and politics? 🧵
"We're seeing Keir Starmer in the grip of a difficult decision"
📺 Laura Chappell speaking to Sky News about navigating the international rule of law and relations with the US - and why the UK should focus on deepening alliances beyond the States 👇
📺 Laura Chappell speaking to Sky News about navigating the international rule of law and relations with the US - and why the UK should focus on deepening alliances beyond the States 👇
January 12, 2026 at 6:06 PM
"We're seeing Keir Starmer in the grip of a difficult decision"
📺 Laura Chappell speaking to Sky News about navigating the international rule of law and relations with the US - and why the UK should focus on deepening alliances beyond the States 👇
📺 Laura Chappell speaking to Sky News about navigating the international rule of law and relations with the US - and why the UK should focus on deepening alliances beyond the States 👇
"Things are worse than ever and are getting worse still"
Cycles of bad behaviour in schools aren't new, but inadequate SEND support and the aftershocks of Covid have left the situation deteriorating increasingly fast.
📺 Avnee Morjaria on BBC Politics North West 👇
Cycles of bad behaviour in schools aren't new, but inadequate SEND support and the aftershocks of Covid have left the situation deteriorating increasingly fast.
📺 Avnee Morjaria on BBC Politics North West 👇
January 12, 2026 at 1:04 PM
"Things are worse than ever and are getting worse still"
Cycles of bad behaviour in schools aren't new, but inadequate SEND support and the aftershocks of Covid have left the situation deteriorating increasingly fast.
📺 Avnee Morjaria on BBC Politics North West 👇
Cycles of bad behaviour in schools aren't new, but inadequate SEND support and the aftershocks of Covid have left the situation deteriorating increasingly fast.
📺 Avnee Morjaria on BBC Politics North West 👇
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Of course, the North of England is host to one of the 'wonders of the world', no surprise here!
All the more reason to boost investment in transport across the North so that locals can benefit from the beauty of the region.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
All the more reason to boost investment in transport across the North so that locals can benefit from the beauty of the region.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Bradford nature reserve named 2026 'wonder of world' by magazine
The Bradford Pennine Gateway National Nature Reserve makes the 2026 Condé Nast Traveller's list.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 9, 2026 at 1:36 PM
Of course, the North of England is host to one of the 'wonders of the world', no surprise here!
All the more reason to boost investment in transport across the North so that locals can benefit from the beauty of the region.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
All the more reason to boost investment in transport across the North so that locals can benefit from the beauty of the region.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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I spoke to @bigissue.com about how sky-high executive pay is linked to the decline of trade unions
www.bigissue.com/news/employm...
www.bigissue.com/news/employm...
CEOs have already earned more than an average worker's yearly pay in 2026
CEO pay is 113 times bigger than the average UK worker. Experts say the gap can't be fixed by increased wages alone.
www.bigissue.com
January 9, 2026 at 12:58 PM
I spoke to @bigissue.com about how sky-high executive pay is linked to the decline of trade unions
www.bigissue.com/news/employm...
www.bigissue.com/news/employm...
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"There is a strong desire for independence amongst Greenlanders, and that means independence from Denmark - but they do not want to be American either."
#Greenland with @sofiepultz.bsky.social @ippr.org
@goldbergradio.bsky.social @bylinetimes.bsky.social
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#Greenland with @sofiepultz.bsky.social @ippr.org
@goldbergradio.bsky.social @bylinetimes.bsky.social
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Greenland, Denmark....And Trump
Podcast Episode · Byline Podcast · 08/01/2026 · 26m
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January 9, 2026 at 7:43 AM
"There is a strong desire for independence amongst Greenlanders, and that means independence from Denmark - but they do not want to be American either."
#Greenland with @sofiepultz.bsky.social @ippr.org
@goldbergradio.bsky.social @bylinetimes.bsky.social
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#Greenland with @sofiepultz.bsky.social @ippr.org
@goldbergradio.bsky.social @bylinetimes.bsky.social
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Post-Covid, rising anxiety, depression, and mental health issues are driving increased violence in classrooms. But government intervention to prevent this has been inadequate.
📺 @avneem.bsky.social on @itvnews.bsky.social 👇
📺 @avneem.bsky.social on @itvnews.bsky.social 👇
January 9, 2026 at 8:11 AM
Post-Covid, rising anxiety, depression, and mental health issues are driving increased violence in classrooms. But government intervention to prevent this has been inadequate.
📺 @avneem.bsky.social on @itvnews.bsky.social 👇
📺 @avneem.bsky.social on @itvnews.bsky.social 👇
🛑 Teachers have begun strike action after staff were assaulted by pupils.
This is just one symptom of the SEND crisis, which is leaving schools without the funding they need to properly support pupils and keep staff safe.
📺 @avneem.bsky.social on #BBCNews 👇
This is just one symptom of the SEND crisis, which is leaving schools without the funding they need to properly support pupils and keep staff safe.
📺 @avneem.bsky.social on #BBCNews 👇
January 8, 2026 at 4:22 PM
🛑 Teachers have begun strike action after staff were assaulted by pupils.
This is just one symptom of the SEND crisis, which is leaving schools without the funding they need to properly support pupils and keep staff safe.
📺 @avneem.bsky.social on #BBCNews 👇
This is just one symptom of the SEND crisis, which is leaving schools without the funding they need to properly support pupils and keep staff safe.
📺 @avneem.bsky.social on #BBCNews 👇
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Amidst all the focus on Greenland, it is important to not lose sight of the UK's long term foreign policy interests.
I wrote about the importance of building better partnerships with African countries, what the new 'Africa Approach' might mean and how to deliver on it👇
@labourlist.bsky.social
I wrote about the importance of building better partnerships with African countries, what the new 'Africa Approach' might mean and how to deliver on it👇
@labourlist.bsky.social
China, Russia, the Gulf states & the EU are competing for influence in Africa, but what about the UK?
Labour’s new Africa Approach is a start, but without a clear offer it risks falling short.
🧵 @sofiepultz.bsky.social for @labourlist.bsky.social ⬇️
labourlist.org/2026/01/afri...
Labour’s new Africa Approach is a start, but without a clear offer it risks falling short.
🧵 @sofiepultz.bsky.social for @labourlist.bsky.social ⬇️
labourlist.org/2026/01/afri...
'Africa must be the UK’s top foreign policy priority in 2026' - LabourList
Africa’s growing political and economic influence will shape the UK’s future. To deliver growth and net zero, Britain must move from donor to investor – fast.
labourlist.org
January 7, 2026 at 11:12 AM
Amidst all the focus on Greenland, it is important to not lose sight of the UK's long term foreign policy interests.
I wrote about the importance of building better partnerships with African countries, what the new 'Africa Approach' might mean and how to deliver on it👇
@labourlist.bsky.social
I wrote about the importance of building better partnerships with African countries, what the new 'Africa Approach' might mean and how to deliver on it👇
@labourlist.bsky.social
China, Russia, the Gulf states & the EU are competing for influence in Africa, but what about the UK?
Labour’s new Africa Approach is a start, but without a clear offer it risks falling short.
🧵 @sofiepultz.bsky.social for @labourlist.bsky.social ⬇️
labourlist.org/2026/01/afri...
Labour’s new Africa Approach is a start, but without a clear offer it risks falling short.
🧵 @sofiepultz.bsky.social for @labourlist.bsky.social ⬇️
labourlist.org/2026/01/afri...
'Africa must be the UK’s top foreign policy priority in 2026' - LabourList
Africa’s growing political and economic influence will shape the UK’s future. To deliver growth and net zero, Britain must move from donor to investor – fast.
labourlist.org
January 7, 2026 at 11:08 AM
China, Russia, the Gulf states & the EU are competing for influence in Africa, but what about the UK?
Labour’s new Africa Approach is a start, but without a clear offer it risks falling short.
🧵 @sofiepultz.bsky.social for @labourlist.bsky.social ⬇️
labourlist.org/2026/01/afri...
Labour’s new Africa Approach is a start, but without a clear offer it risks falling short.
🧵 @sofiepultz.bsky.social for @labourlist.bsky.social ⬇️
labourlist.org/2026/01/afri...
“Is Greenland next?” Watching the US attack on Venezuela from Denmark, Sofie saw a familiar pattern: defence as the excuse, resources as the prize. This isn’t about security — it’s about control of Arctic territory.
📻 @sofiepultz.bsky.social on BBC Radio 2 👇
📻 @sofiepultz.bsky.social on BBC Radio 2 👇
January 6, 2026 at 2:52 PM
“Is Greenland next?” Watching the US attack on Venezuela from Denmark, Sofie saw a familiar pattern: defence as the excuse, resources as the prize. This isn’t about security — it’s about control of Arctic territory.
📻 @sofiepultz.bsky.social on BBC Radio 2 👇
📻 @sofiepultz.bsky.social on BBC Radio 2 👇
Trump's actions in Venezuela is a clear shift away from the rules based international order we have enjoyed for the past couple decades. It seems that Trump's view is that China dominates Asia, Russia dominates Europe, and so the USA should dominate the Americas. Could Venezuela just be the start?
January 5, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Trump's actions in Venezuela is a clear shift away from the rules based international order we have enjoyed for the past couple decades. It seems that Trump's view is that China dominates Asia, Russia dominates Europe, and so the USA should dominate the Americas. Could Venezuela just be the start?
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On Sunday, Trump said that "We do need Greenland, absolutely. We need it for defence".
But similar to how Venezuela wasn't just about drugs, Greenland is about more than defence.
Let's unpack the US-DK-Greenland situation… A thread👇
(Pic of the Eqi Glacier from this summer)
#Greenland #US #dkpol
But similar to how Venezuela wasn't just about drugs, Greenland is about more than defence.
Let's unpack the US-DK-Greenland situation… A thread👇
(Pic of the Eqi Glacier from this summer)
#Greenland #US #dkpol
January 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM
On Sunday, Trump said that "We do need Greenland, absolutely. We need it for defence".
But similar to how Venezuela wasn't just about drugs, Greenland is about more than defence.
Let's unpack the US-DK-Greenland situation… A thread👇
(Pic of the Eqi Glacier from this summer)
#Greenland #US #dkpol
But similar to how Venezuela wasn't just about drugs, Greenland is about more than defence.
Let's unpack the US-DK-Greenland situation… A thread👇
(Pic of the Eqi Glacier from this summer)
#Greenland #US #dkpol
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⏳Just two more days to apply to one of the most exciting job openings of 2026! (so far, anyway...)
And do get in touch if you have any questions.
And do get in touch if you have any questions.
📢 JOB ALERT! 📢
If you're a creative, analytical leader and thinker we want YOU.
IPPR North are looking for an Associate Director (fixed term) with BIG IDEAS for the future of our regions.
Office based in Manchester
Closing date: 7th Jan
www.ippr.org/jobs/associa...
If you're a creative, analytical leader and thinker we want YOU.
IPPR North are looking for an Associate Director (fixed term) with BIG IDEAS for the future of our regions.
Office based in Manchester
Closing date: 7th Jan
www.ippr.org/jobs/associa...
Associate Director, IPPR North | 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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January 5, 2026 at 8:46 AM
⏳Just two more days to apply to one of the most exciting job openings of 2026! (so far, anyway...)
And do get in touch if you have any questions.
And do get in touch if you have any questions.