John Hudson
@johnhudson.bsky.social
Professor of Social Policy and Academic Director of The York Policy Engine at the University of York, UK.
Social security, the politics of social policy, attitudes to welfare, devolution
Social security, the politics of social policy, attitudes to welfare, devolution
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Next month the University of York hosts the Social Policy Association and East Asian Social Policy Research Network – Joint Annual Conference: Go your own way? Social Policy in an era of fracturing solidarities. Follow this account for updates #York2025 @socialpolicyuk.bsky.social
June 23, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Next month the University of York hosts the Social Policy Association and East Asian Social Policy Research Network – Joint Annual Conference: Go your own way? Social Policy in an era of fracturing solidarities. Follow this account for updates #York2025 @socialpolicyuk.bsky.social
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The Household Support Fund is now the 'Crisis and Resilience Fund' and will be funded at £1 bn/yr (incl. Barnett) until the end of 2028-29. The first multi-year funding will be very helpful for local authorities delivering the scheme as they can now plan, develop their approach, retain staff etc.
June 11, 2025 at 12:49 PM
The Household Support Fund is now the 'Crisis and Resilience Fund' and will be funded at £1 bn/yr (incl. Barnett) until the end of 2028-29. The first multi-year funding will be very helpful for local authorities delivering the scheme as they can now plan, develop their approach, retain staff etc.
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The last Labour government had a lot of success on child poverty by getting parents into work, but the current one is working in a different context: most families in poverty now have someone working, and those that don't face significant barriers. New research by @mikebrewerecon.bsky.social and me
New analysis from @mikebrewerecon.bsky.social & @alexclegg.bsky.social examines the role employment could play in a child poverty strategy.
This is in the context of single-earner couples seeing their risk of falling into poverty rise by a third since 2000.
Learn more ⤵️ https://buff.ly/4iZATds
This is in the context of single-earner couples seeing their risk of falling into poverty rise by a third since 2000.
Learn more ⤵️ https://buff.ly/4iZATds
January 6, 2025 at 1:14 PM
The last Labour government had a lot of success on child poverty by getting parents into work, but the current one is working in a different context: most families in poverty now have someone working, and those that don't face significant barriers. New research by @mikebrewerecon.bsky.social and me
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I'm dreaming of a white paper...
My take on the plans for English devolution
craigberry.substack.com/p/im-dreamin...
My take on the plans for English devolution
craigberry.substack.com/p/im-dreamin...
I’m dreaming of a white paper
Sadly, the English Devolution White Paper isn’t it
craigberry.substack.com
December 22, 2024 at 9:25 AM
I'm dreaming of a white paper...
My take on the plans for English devolution
craigberry.substack.com/p/im-dreamin...
My take on the plans for English devolution
craigberry.substack.com/p/im-dreamin...
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Follow Safety Nets team members on here including @mikebrewerecon.bsky.social @alexclegg.bsky.social @haylesben.bsky.social @johnhudson.bsky.social @kateandersen.bsky.social & check out @jenwilliamsft.bsky.social fab exclusive on the plans in @financialtimes.com on.ft.com/3BExFeo
District councils face scrapping in major overhaul of English local government
Devolution white paper aims to create larger authorities and more elected mayors
on.ft.com
December 16, 2024 at 1:46 PM
Follow Safety Nets team members on here including @mikebrewerecon.bsky.social @alexclegg.bsky.social @haylesben.bsky.social @johnhudson.bsky.social @kateandersen.bsky.social & check out @jenwilliamsft.bsky.social fab exclusive on the plans in @financialtimes.com on.ft.com/3BExFeo
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Happy Sunday! Sharing our paper on enhancing the gender-responsiveness of social protection policies, with a strong emphasis a life-cycle approach to system-building. www.ilo.org/publications...
Making social protection work for gender equality: What does it look like? How do we get there?
This paper outlines the perspective and approach of the ILO’s Universal Social Protection Department to enhancing the gender-responsiveness of social protection policies, anchored in international soc...
www.ilo.org
December 8, 2024 at 10:07 AM
Happy Sunday! Sharing our paper on enhancing the gender-responsiveness of social protection policies, with a strong emphasis a life-cycle approach to system-building. www.ilo.org/publications...
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On a related note, the recent (supposed) increases in economic inactivity due to ill health, and rising claims for health-related benefits, has been used to justify claims that we have a "spiralling" benefits bill.
But when we look at welfare spending forecasts *in the round*, this just isn't true
But when we look at welfare spending forecasts *in the round*, this just isn't true
December 6, 2024 at 2:54 PM
On a related note, the recent (supposed) increases in economic inactivity due to ill health, and rising claims for health-related benefits, has been used to justify claims that we have a "spiralling" benefits bill.
But when we look at welfare spending forecasts *in the round*, this just isn't true
But when we look at welfare spending forecasts *in the round*, this just isn't true
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Exclusive from Public Technology: DWP working with IBM to develop 5 generative AI projects.
🧵 of my thoughts below
www.publictechnology.net/2024/12/04/s...
🧵 of my thoughts below
www.publictechnology.net/2024/12/04/s...
EXCL: DWP and £11m supplier prep five gen AI projects ‘with director general sponsorship’
PublicTechnology understands that the department's directors general are working on the rollout of tech programmes that senior leaders believe have ‘a high likelihood of being scalable into the overal...
www.publictechnology.net
December 5, 2024 at 10:40 AM
Exclusive from Public Technology: DWP working with IBM to develop 5 generative AI projects.
🧵 of my thoughts below
www.publictechnology.net/2024/12/04/s...
🧵 of my thoughts below
www.publictechnology.net/2024/12/04/s...
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The Scottish government has made the right decision on the two-child limit, but Westminster must now step up and scrap it UK-wide. There can be no justification now for Westminster to drag its feet and continue to roll out poverty to more and more children through this policy.
December 4, 2024 at 3:50 PM
The Scottish government has made the right decision on the two-child limit, but Westminster must now step up and scrap it UK-wide. There can be no justification now for Westminster to drag its feet and continue to roll out poverty to more and more children through this policy.
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"She blamed Conservative reform cuts to jobseekers’ benefits for widening gap between those seeking work and those deemed too ill to work"
Good to see @allymcgovern.bsky.social's testimony to Lords EAC, echoing me/@benbgeiger.bsky.social. Growing consensus.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Good to see @allymcgovern.bsky.social's testimony to Lords EAC, echoing me/@benbgeiger.bsky.social. Growing consensus.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Welfare system failing the sick and the taxpayer, says employment minister
A green paper on welfare reform is due next year and is expected to address issues with benefit claims
www.independent.co.uk
December 4, 2024 at 7:53 AM
"She blamed Conservative reform cuts to jobseekers’ benefits for widening gap between those seeking work and those deemed too ill to work"
Good to see @allymcgovern.bsky.social's testimony to Lords EAC, echoing me/@benbgeiger.bsky.social. Growing consensus.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Good to see @allymcgovern.bsky.social's testimony to Lords EAC, echoing me/@benbgeiger.bsky.social. Growing consensus.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
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A week ago, I joined 12 parents from @changingrealities.bsky.social for a meeting at No 10 with Bridgit Phillipson & @alimcgovern.bsky.social
It felt symbolically important. We need a child poverty strategy that works with the grain of everyday lives
www.bigissue.com/opinion/chan...
It felt symbolically important. We need a child poverty strategy that works with the grain of everyday lives
www.bigissue.com/opinion/chan...
We went to Downing Street to demand an end to child poverty
Nearly 200 parents and carers, alongside the Child Poverty Action Group, went to parliament to demand action from the Labour government.
www.bigissue.com
December 4, 2024 at 1:21 PM
A week ago, I joined 12 parents from @changingrealities.bsky.social for a meeting at No 10 with Bridgit Phillipson & @alimcgovern.bsky.social
It felt symbolically important. We need a child poverty strategy that works with the grain of everyday lives
www.bigissue.com/opinion/chan...
It felt symbolically important. We need a child poverty strategy that works with the grain of everyday lives
www.bigissue.com/opinion/chan...
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This is a long read, but if you’re interested in the practicalities of devolution and collaborative leadership, it’s well worth the time to read.
It’s a sample of one. And there may be unique reasons it’s working here, e.g. Manchester’s Co-operative history.
But inspiring nevertheless.
It’s a sample of one. And there may be unique reasons it’s working here, e.g. Manchester’s Co-operative history.
But inspiring nevertheless.
'How to make English Devolution Work' - John Wrathmell, Senior Director, Strategy, Research & Economy at GMCA.
Great piece on the GMCA story, process, & reflections on lessons. Particularly struck by the running theme of 'institution building' & 'soft power'.
heywoodquarterly.com/how-to-make-...
Great piece on the GMCA story, process, & reflections on lessons. Particularly struck by the running theme of 'institution building' & 'soft power'.
heywoodquarterly.com/how-to-make-...
How to Make English Devolution Work - Heywood Quarterly
heywoodquarterly.com
November 28, 2024 at 9:03 PM
This is a long read, but if you’re interested in the practicalities of devolution and collaborative leadership, it’s well worth the time to read.
It’s a sample of one. And there may be unique reasons it’s working here, e.g. Manchester’s Co-operative history.
But inspiring nevertheless.
It’s a sample of one. And there may be unique reasons it’s working here, e.g. Manchester’s Co-operative history.
But inspiring nevertheless.
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This move is a reversal of successive Govts’ policy since 2010 which has in effect removed deprivation-based formula.
Although change= winners & losers, there’s a clear rationale & detail to bring forward wider measures to stabilise funding is good overall... www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
Although change= winners & losers, there’s a clear rationale & detail to bring forward wider measures to stabilise funding is good overall... www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
Council funding to be redirected from England’s rich areas to most deprived
Ministers will also consider local authority requests to raise council tax above threshold on case-by-case basis
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2024 at 9:00 PM
This move is a reversal of successive Govts’ policy since 2010 which has in effect removed deprivation-based formula.
Although change= winners & losers, there’s a clear rationale & detail to bring forward wider measures to stabilise funding is good overall... www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
Although change= winners & losers, there’s a clear rationale & detail to bring forward wider measures to stabilise funding is good overall... www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
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FT can reveal that the big spending review has been pushed back from the spring to June
(but Treasury still pretending that June is in the spring lol)
www.ft.com/content/edc2...
(but Treasury still pretending that June is in the spring lol)
www.ft.com/content/edc2...
Rachel Reeves pushes back multiyear UK spending review until June
Delay from planned spring 2025 Treasury announcement will extend period of uncertainty for government departments
www.ft.com
November 28, 2024 at 7:05 PM
FT can reveal that the big spending review has been pushed back from the spring to June
(but Treasury still pretending that June is in the spring lol)
www.ft.com/content/edc2...
(but Treasury still pretending that June is in the spring lol)
www.ft.com/content/edc2...
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The official launch of the Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty is taking place today at the G20 Leaders' Summit. The Alliance unites global efforts to fight hunger, reduce inequalities and promote sustainable development,
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November 18, 2024 at 2:31 PM
The official launch of the Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty is taking place today at the G20 Leaders' Summit. The Alliance unites global efforts to fight hunger, reduce inequalities and promote sustainable development,
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The Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty was officially launched today during the G20 Leaders' Summit. Proposed by Brazil's presidency at the G20, the Alliance has already 148 members.
#G20Brasil #G20brazil #G20brazil2024 #G20LeadersSummit #LeadersSummit
#G20Brasil #G20brazil #G20brazil2024 #G20LeadersSummit #LeadersSummit
November 18, 2024 at 5:27 PM
The Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty was officially launched today during the G20 Leaders' Summit. Proposed by Brazil's presidency at the G20, the Alliance has already 148 members.
#G20Brasil #G20brazil #G20brazil2024 #G20LeadersSummit #LeadersSummit
#G20Brasil #G20brazil #G20brazil2024 #G20LeadersSummit #LeadersSummit
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Budget reflections a few hours on... 🧵1/7
In her statement the Chancellor said 'change must be felt' - she's right. And it's people experiencing hardship who most need to feel it.
Today's budget contained some necessary actions and some problems...
In her statement the Chancellor said 'change must be felt' - she's right. And it's people experiencing hardship who most need to feel it.
Today's budget contained some necessary actions and some problems...
October 30, 2024 at 7:03 PM
Budget reflections a few hours on... 🧵1/7
In her statement the Chancellor said 'change must be felt' - she's right. And it's people experiencing hardship who most need to feel it.
Today's budget contained some necessary actions and some problems...
In her statement the Chancellor said 'change must be felt' - she's right. And it's people experiencing hardship who most need to feel it.
Today's budget contained some necessary actions and some problems...
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The Government's decision to leave the two-child limit in place at the Budget will have a material impact, as the policy affects an increasing number of children as time goes on,
We estimate that an additional 63,000 children will become affected by the policy between now and April 2025.
We estimate that an additional 63,000 children will become affected by the policy between now and April 2025.
October 30, 2024 at 5:25 PM
The Government's decision to leave the two-child limit in place at the Budget will have a material impact, as the policy affects an increasing number of children as time goes on,
We estimate that an additional 63,000 children will become affected by the policy between now and April 2025.
We estimate that an additional 63,000 children will become affected by the policy between now and April 2025.
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Lots of negatives from the budget for welfare but let's start with a big-picture positive:
The government is successfully carving out the fiscal space for significant public investment in the economy and public services. That was their most important task
The government is successfully carving out the fiscal space for significant public investment in the economy and public services. That was their most important task
October 30, 2024 at 5:21 PM
Lots of negatives from the budget for welfare but let's start with a big-picture positive:
The government is successfully carving out the fiscal space for significant public investment in the economy and public services. That was their most important task
The government is successfully carving out the fiscal space for significant public investment in the economy and public services. That was their most important task
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Good challenge from Geoff Mulgan (who I don’t think is On Here) for this government and also the world of R&D and universities on the need to invest in social innovation www.geoffmulgan.com/post/why-the...
Why it's smart policy and smart politics for the Labour government to engage with social innovation and experiment
It’s no secret that Labour’s focus on campaigning sometimes came at the expense of attention to policy or preparation for government. Here I mention one of the gaps which I hope gets some attention ...
www.geoffmulgan.com
October 19, 2024 at 8:33 AM
Good challenge from Geoff Mulgan (who I don’t think is On Here) for this government and also the world of R&D and universities on the need to invest in social innovation www.geoffmulgan.com/post/why-the...
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Excellent news that the Household Support Fund has been extended. This enables English councils to provide vital crisis support & now we don't face a cliff edge of support disappearing as we head into the winter. Now let's use the time to design a long-term replacement.
September 2, 2024 at 11:00 AM
Excellent news that the Household Support Fund has been extended. This enables English councils to provide vital crisis support & now we don't face a cliff edge of support disappearing as we head into the winter. Now let's use the time to design a long-term replacement.
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We expected this but rising energy bills will pile more pressure on families already facing hunger, hardship & debt. And on foodbanks already at breaking point. Government must use their first Budget to protect those facing the worst hardship. We need urgent action.
@SkyNews: "The rise in the price cap is a direct result of the failed energy policy we inherited."
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband reacts to Ofgem raising the price cap which will mean households will face higher energy bills.
📺 Sky 501 https://t.co/VT9JPJgx4o
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband reacts to Ofgem raising the price cap which will mean households will face higher energy bills.
📺 Sky 501 https://t.co/VT9JPJgx4o
Main link in OG tweet
https://trib.al/Rx0iR33
trib.al
August 23, 2024 at 11:36 AM
We expected this but rising energy bills will pile more pressure on families already facing hunger, hardship & debt. And on foodbanks already at breaking point. Government must use their first Budget to protect those facing the worst hardship. We need urgent action.
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Going to be a hard winter
Average energy bill to rise £149 (10%) in October.
❌7m low income households already going without essentials in May
❌No cost of living payments this winter.
❌No Household Support Fund if it’s not renewed next mth
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Average energy bill to rise £149 (10%) in October.
❌7m low income households already going without essentials in May
❌No cost of living payments this winter.
❌No Household Support Fund if it’s not renewed next mth
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Energy price cap: Typical household to pay £149 more a year
Energy regulator Ofgem announces price changes for 27 million households in England, Wales and Scotland.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 23, 2024 at 6:07 PM
Going to be a hard winter
Average energy bill to rise £149 (10%) in October.
❌7m low income households already going without essentials in May
❌No cost of living payments this winter.
❌No Household Support Fund if it’s not renewed next mth
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Average energy bill to rise £149 (10%) in October.
❌7m low income households already going without essentials in May
❌No cost of living payments this winter.
❌No Household Support Fund if it’s not renewed next mth
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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It’s a real problem that most people on high incomes (top 10%/20%) don’t realise they’re on high incomes. They think they’re in the middle. So policies that only affect the top 20-1% get reported as if they affect the majority of the public. People sending kids…1/3
August 23, 2024 at 10:07 AM
It’s a real problem that most people on high incomes (top 10%/20%) don’t realise they’re on high incomes. They think they’re in the middle. So policies that only affect the top 20-1% get reported as if they affect the majority of the public. People sending kids…1/3
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NEW: Labour will end blame culture aimed at people out of work and will not repeat the “salami slicing” of the benefits bill, the work & pensions secretary tells me - but says costs are not sustainable.
Big first newspaper interview with Liz Kendall in office. 🧵
www.theguardian.com/politics/art...
Big first newspaper interview with Liz Kendall in office. 🧵
www.theguardian.com/politics/art...
It’s time to end blame culture over benefits bill, says Labour minister
Exclusive: Work and pensions secretary Liz Kendall pledges to halt Tory ‘salami slicing’ of benefits, but Labour under fire for union pay deals
www.theguardian.com
August 17, 2024 at 6:12 PM
NEW: Labour will end blame culture aimed at people out of work and will not repeat the “salami slicing” of the benefits bill, the work & pensions secretary tells me - but says costs are not sustainable.
Big first newspaper interview with Liz Kendall in office. 🧵
www.theguardian.com/politics/art...
Big first newspaper interview with Liz Kendall in office. 🧵
www.theguardian.com/politics/art...