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Institute for Public Policy Research @ippr.org · Feb 4
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.
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Stephen Boyd @stephenboydippr.bsky.social · 1d
Standing room only for @ipprscotland.bsky.social SNP conference fringe on 'GB Energy and the acceleration of renewables in Scotland' with Stephen Flynn MP, Damien Zachlod, ENBW and Zoe Holiday, Community Energy Scotland and @davehawkey.bsky.social
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Institute for Public Policy Research @ippr.org · 18h
Progressives need to be better at picking fights. But who should they be for, and who should they be against?
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Institute for Public Policy Research @ippr.org · 1d
The 'one-in, one-out' pilot is an important starting point for stronger UK-France cooperation on migration and asylum. This proposal finally begins to consider ways to protect some of the refugees living in Calais.
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Institute for Public Policy Research @ippr.org · 2d
🩺 | NEW BLOG: Change in the NHS won’t be delivered from Westminster alone, it needs to be built from the ground up. Our latest piece lays out how to turn ambition into action 👇
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Building the foundations for transformation in the NHS | IPPR
The momentThe vision of the 10-year plan is clear – a shift from hospitals to neighbourhoods, from reactive treatment to proactive prevention, and from fra
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Institute for Public Policy Research @ippr.org · 3d
What does it mean to be patriotic?
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Institute for Public Policy Research @ippr.org · 3d
🎉🎉🎉 Very proud that @parth0.bsky.social and @lucyhbmort.bsky.social have been nominated for @smartthinking.bsky.social Think Tanker of the Year and Researcher of the Year!
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The King's Fund Library Service @kingsfundlibrary.bsky.social · 3d
Policy alert: Taking stock: counting the economic costs of alcohol harm
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Taking stock: Counting the economic costs of alcohol harm | IPPR
The World Health Organization’s guidance on alcohol is clear: there is no safe level of alcohol consumption. Alcohol is known to cause at least seven types
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IPPR Scotland @ipprscotland.bsky.social · 4d
📢 We are in Aberdeen this weekend at the SNP conference, hosting three fringe events. A conference pass is required to attend the events. Hope to see you there. Details below ⤵️
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Institute for Public Policy Research @ippr.org · 4d
The asylum accommodation system is in urgent need of reform. It’s costing far too much while failing to provide people fleeing war and persecution with the safe, clean environments they need. We must decentralise control to regional and local bodies
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Institute for Public Policy Research @ippr.org · 4d
🎧 New episode of Talking Inclusion is live! How can local authorities drive real inclusion? @mmulholland.bsky.social & Vik Verma from Bristol Council talk about Bristol’s journey to build a community-driven SEND system.
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"1 in 5 children have a learning need" with Vik Verma
Talking Inclusion… With Geoff Barton · Episode
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Institute for Public Policy Research @ippr.org · 5d
A quarter (24 per cent) of workers said they sometimes felt pressured to drink at work when they didn’t want to, rising to 38 per cent among younger employees (aged 18-24).

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Institute for Public Policy Research @ippr.org · 5d
Workplace drinking culture is hitting productivity — one in three (31%) workers called in sick last year after drinking at work events.

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Institute for Public Policy Research @ippr.org · 5d
🍻 | NEW REPORT: A quarter of employees feel pressured to drink at work events, and a third have called in sick afterwards. Alcohol consumption isn’t just a health issue — it’s a national economic and productivity problem.

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Institute for Public Policy Research @ippr.org · 5d
Asylum seekers don’t come to the UK for benefits or hotel stays. But the government does need to find more cost-effective and suitable accommodation for people seeking refuge.

📺 @marleymorris.bsky.social on ITV Tonight 👇
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Institute for Public Policy Research @ippr.org · 6d
Mel Stride's speech failed to fundamentally diagnose the big challenges in our economy.

📺 @harryqp.bsky.social reflected on the Shadow Chancellor's conference speech on Sky News 👇
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India Gerritsen @indiafhg.bsky.social · 12d
Was great to be on the RIBA panel at Labour Conference #LC25 on behalf of @ipprnorth.bsky.social. I discussed what we want to see taken into account in the 1.5m homes target
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Institute for Public Policy Research @ippr.org · 7d
🎧 New episode of Talking Inclusion... with @realgeoffbarton.bsky.social is live!

Historical underinvestment in SEND education has left too many children waiting for support, explains Claire Dorer CEO of @nasschools.bsky.social

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"Inclusion is more than place" with Claire Dorer
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Institute for Public Policy Research @ippr.org · 9d
🎧 New episode of Talking Inclusion... with @realgeoffbarton.bsky.social is live!

Further education colleges are vital for the 75% of students that the statutory school system has failed argues Principal Simon Cook. Listen now: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
Talking Inclusion… With Geoff Barton
Education Podcast · A podcast from the IPPR Inclusion Taskforce What does truly inclusive education look like, and how can we make it better? Hosted by Geoff Barton, former general secretary of the…
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Zoë Billingham @zoebillingham.bsky.social · 12d
Such a brilliant panel this afternoon where we responded to the PM’s challenge of ‘grassroots growth’.
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Institute for Public Policy Research @ippr.org · 12d
📊 #Lab25 | Growth in every corner of the country: Rewriting the UK’s economic story
🕒 15:45-17:00 | Arena Room Dee, ACC Liverpool
👉 @tracybrabinmayorwy.bsky.social
👉 @miattafahnbulleh.bsky.social
👉 @rjpartington.bsky.social
👉 @cllrmarcus.bsky.social
Chaired by @zoebillingham.bsky.social
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Geoff Barton @realgeoffbarton.bsky.social · 12d
The fundamental role of language in inclusive education, and the importance of early intervention & support: my conversation for our @ippr.org ‘Talking Inclusion’ podcast with Jane Harris, CEO of @speechandlanguk.bsky.social:
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"Every teacher is a language t…–Talking Inclusion… With Geoff Barton – Apple Podcasts
Podcast Episode · Talking Inclusion… With Geoff Barton · 29/09/2025 · 31m
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peterbabudu.bsky.social @peterbabudu.bsky.social · 10d
❤️‍🩹 This week, I spoke on a panel with @ippr.org at the Labour Party Conference, asking 'Can the government deliver its long-term health mission?'. #Lab25 🧵
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Institute for Public Policy Research @ippr.org · 12d
🗳 Our final event at #Lab25! Join us to ask how does Labour defeat populism?
🕕 18:00-18:45 | Education Area 3, Museum of Liverpool / watch online at www.youtube.com/live/mcqIRGo...
👉 Rt Hon Steve Reed MP in conversation with @harryqp.bsky.social
How does Labour defeat populism
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Institute for Public Policy Research @ippr.org · 12d
📈 This evening at #Lab25 | On the way up: Is the government turning the tide on growth?
🕠 17:30-18:45 | Arena Room Dee, ACC Liverpool
👉 @liambyrnemp.bsky.social
👉 @jeevunsandher.bsky.social
👉 Chris Belfield
👉 @carsjung.bsky.social
Chair: @rachaelhenry.bluesky.social
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Institute for Public Policy Research @ippr.org · 12d
🌐 #Lab25 | A new era of globalisation? Navigating our geopolitical relationships to facilitate international trade
Watch now: www.youtube.com/live/PMx8fSF...
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👉 Allie Renison
👉 Steve Parker
👉 @marleymorris.bsky.social
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A new era of globalisation? Navigating our geopolitical relationships to facilitate international trade
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Institute for Public Policy Research @ippr.org · 12d
📊 #Lab25 | Growth in every corner of the country: Rewriting the UK’s economic story
🕒 15:45-17:00 | Arena Room Dee, ACC Liverpool
👉 @tracybrabinmayorwy.bsky.social
👉 @miattafahnbulleh.bsky.social
👉 @rjpartington.bsky.social
👉 @cllrmarcus.bsky.social
Chaired by @zoebillingham.bsky.social
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