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IPPR North @ipprnorth.bsky.social · 4d

Our Marcus' take on the announced Pride in Place funding

IPPR North @ipprnorth.bsky.social · 10d

We're talking about "growth in every corner of the country: Rewriting the UK's economic story"

📍Arena Room Dee, ACC.

#Labourfringe

IPPR North @ipprnorth.bsky.social · 10d

Our final event at Labour conference #LC25 is happening right now with
@mayorofwy.bsky.social
@miattafahnbulleh.bsky.social
@rjpartington.bsky.social
& our own Marcus Johns & @zoe_billingham.

#Labourfringe

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IPPR North @ipprnorth.bsky.social · 11d

So far we've already heard about visitor levies, council tax, transport fares, and the politics of devolution...

IPPR North @ipprnorth.bsky.social · 11d

And it's a big turnout too! 👀

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IPPR North @ipprnorth.bsky.social · 11d

And it's a big turnout too! 👀

IPPR North @ipprnorth.bsky.social · 11d

And we're kicking off with our event ✨ Devolution Revolution✨ with @andyburnham.bsky.social @allymcgovern.bsky.social, @localtrust.org.uk' Rachel Rowney & Big Local's Jack Burkinshaw. Chaired by our @zoebillingham.bsky.social

#LC25 #IPPRfringe #devolution

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Zoë Billingham @zoebillingham.bsky.social · 19d

As the “Devo Bill” makes its way through Parliament, it’s very welcome that @labourtogether.bsky.social @jpspencer.bsky.social are calling for it to go further on fiscal devolution, powers over public services & reform to the Lords. static1.squarespace.com/static/64f70...

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India Gerritsen @indiafhg.bsky.social · 23d

Today I had the privilege of speaking on behalf of @ipprnorth.bsky.social on a panel chaired by Youth Futures Foundation's Anna Round. Was great to be in Sunderland, with fellow northerners talking about such an important topic....

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IPPR North @ipprnorth.bsky.social · 23d

📺Yesterday our @zoebillingham.bsky.social addressed the devolution bill committee.

👀Scrutiny is vital to the future of devolution. Local and mayoral accounts committees are essential for strengthening accountability and enabling further devolution of power and resources.

Watch her here: 👇

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IPPR North @ipprnorth.bsky.social · 25d

And that's a wrap 🌯👀👏

Big thanks to all our panellists!

And of course our very own chair Marcus

#SMCommission #socialmobility

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IPPR North @ipprnorth.bsky.social · 26d

Our @youthfocusnw.bsky.social reps:

"what we consider as relative and absolute poverty is already too high a bar. So many people are in poverty who don't meet these categories, and therefore don't get the help they actually need"

IPPR North @ipprnorth.bsky.social · 26d

A fab passionate panel 👏

Terri White: "There are families who have been left to sink and nobody cares. We need to humanise this again. Everything should be about poverty prevention - not after we've plugged millions of children already in it."

#socialmobility #SMCommission

IPPR North @ipprnorth.bsky.social · 26d

And we're also hearing from Anna Round from the Youth Futures Foundation:

- Talking data outcomes and how we evaluate success and programmes that aim to achieve positive social change.

-Political cycles are much shorter than the time it takes to build long term robust policies & frameworks

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IPPR North @ipprnorth.bsky.social · 26d

A fab passionate panel 👏

Terri White: "There are families who have been left to sink and nobody cares. We need to humanise this again. Everything should be about poverty prevention - not after we've plugged millions of children already in it."

#socialmobility #SMCommission

IPPR North @ipprnorth.bsky.social · 26d

And we're also hearing from Anna Round from the Youth Futures Foundation:

- Talking data outcomes and how we evaluate success and programmes that aim to achieve positive social change.

-Political cycles are much shorter than the time it takes to build long term robust policies & frameworks

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IPPR North @ipprnorth.bsky.social · 26d

And we're also hearing from Anna Round from the Youth Futures Foundation:

- Talking data outcomes and how we evaluate success and programmes that aim to achieve positive social change.

-Political cycles are much shorter than the time it takes to build long term robust policies & frameworks

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IPPR North @ipprnorth.bsky.social · 26d

Great point raised of the failure of the system of expecting young people to reach out and put their voices out +
Often these are people who are already in a privileged position to be able to do this.

Instead institutions must reach out TO young people, especially those whose voices aren't heard.

IPPR North @ipprnorth.bsky.social · 26d

We've got two fab young representatives from @youthfocusnw.bsky.social, Erin and Amy. When asked, do you feel young people are being listened to by Whitehall?

"The short answer is no, the long answer is not at all"

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IPPR North @ipprnorth.bsky.social · 26d

We've got two fab young representatives from @youthfocusnw.bsky.social, Erin and Amy. When asked, do you feel young people are being listened to by Whitehall?

"The short answer is no, the long answer is not at all"

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IPPR North @ipprnorth.bsky.social · 26d

Professor Katy Shaw discussing culture & devolution, and asking how do we measure change in short mayoral terms?

Hot take?: Good examples of #devolution are not being shared.

IPPR North @ipprnorth.bsky.social · 26d

Ryan Henson of the Social Mobility Commission asking "what's fair for children in the country?", and outlining how poverty in geographical areas has been overlooked by policy makers.

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IPPR North @ipprnorth.bsky.social · 26d

We've also got @hannahdavies.bsky.social of @healthequitynorth.bsky.social talking about disproportionate welfare cuts under austerity years in the North, and how tackling child poverty and increasing child outcomes is already harder starting from a much lower baseline.

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IPPR North @ipprnorth.bsky.social · 26d

Journalist & documentarian Terri White talks how the Two Child Limit is deeply problematic and misogynistic, and how it disproportionately impacts families and children in the North.

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IPPR North @ipprnorth.bsky.social · 26d

Journalist & documentarian Terri White talks how the Two Child Limit is deeply problematic and misogynistic, and how it disproportionately impacts families and children in the North.

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IPPR North @ipprnorth.bsky.social · 26d

And we're off... Follow this thread!

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IPPR North @ipprnorth.bsky.social · 26d

Again - if you're unable to make it to our panel - you can still get our thoughts in our report here...

IPPR North @ipprnorth.bsky.social · Sep 11

And on that note...
If you haven't managed to score a ticket but want to know: 1️⃣What we'll be talking about
2️⃣How we can deliver better outcomes for young people in the North

Then you can read our State of the North 2025 report 'The Kids Aren't Alright' here 👇👇👇

www.ippr.org/articles/the...

State of the North 2025 - The kids aren't alright: How to deliver for young people in the North | IPPR

This is a pivotal moment for young people. The current generation of young people (Gen Z) has grown up in extremely challenging circumstances. Many are see

www.ippr.org

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IPPR North @ipprnorth.bsky.social · 26d

TODAY'S THE DAY! ✨

Looking forward to seeing everyone and having a fruitful discussion about how The Kid's (sadly) Aren't Alright

IPPR North @ipprnorth.bsky.social · Aug 1

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IPPR North @ipprnorth.bsky.social · Sep 11

We're happy to be having you!

IPPR North @ipprnorth.bsky.social · Sep 11

And on that note...
If you haven't managed to score a ticket but want to know: 1️⃣What we'll be talking about
2️⃣How we can deliver better outcomes for young people in the North

Then you can read our State of the North 2025 report 'The Kids Aren't Alright' here 👇👇👇

www.ippr.org/articles/the...

State of the North 2025 - The kids aren't alright: How to deliver for young people in the North | IPPR

This is a pivotal moment for young people. The current generation of young people (Gen Z) has grown up in extremely challenging circumstances. Many are see

www.ippr.org

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