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IPPR Scotland @ipprscotland.bsky.social · 6h

Elsewhere in Scotland, football rages on. But here we are, in Aberdeen, at our penultimate and very exciting panel at #SNP25

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Stephen Boyd @stephenboydippr.bsky.social · 10h

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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IPPR Scotland @ipprscotland.bsky.social · 10h

Renewables make up 70% of energy generation but what else does Scotland need to do? What does GB energy mean for Scotland? We have just begun our fringe event at #SNP25

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Kieran MacNeil @kieranmacneil.bsky.social · 13h

Great to listen to Ivan McKee MSP and Stephen Boyd, director of @ipprscotland.bsky.social, at #SNP25 speak about a modern industrial strategy for Scotland and what public policy can do to maximise economic and social benefits from industrial development in Scotland.

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IPPR Scotland @ipprscotland.bsky.social · 14h

Starting soon! See you there.

IPPR Scotland @ipprscotland.bsky.social · 3d

#SNP25 | A modern industrial strategy for Scotland
🕠 09.15-10.15 | Meeting Room 1, Level 1, TECA (inside the secure zone)
➡️Ivan McKee MSP
➡️Sara Thiam, Prosper
➡️@stephenboydippr.bsky.social

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Includem @includem.bsky.social · 1d

David tells attending delegates the model from @ipprscotland.bsky.social is based on families being paid the real living wage.

#EndChildPoverty #SNP25

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Includem @includem.bsky.social · 1d

David from @ipprscotland.bsky.social is first to talk today as he talks us through the analysis of child poverty.

#EndChildPoverty #SNP25

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Includem @includem.bsky.social · 1d

We also have Mary Glasgow from @childrenfirst.bsky.social , David Hawkey from @ipprscotland.bsky.social and Lisa, a parent and participant in changing realities project.

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IPPR Scotland @ipprscotland.bsky.social · 3d

#SNP25 | Maximising economic opportunities across all Scotland's regions
🕠 17.00-18.00 | Meeting Room 1, Level 1, TECA (inside the secure zone)
➡️@shonarobison.bsky.social
➡️Stacey Dingwwall, FSB Scotland
➡️Ross Martin, Adviser on regional economics
➡️@stephenboydippr.bsky.social

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IPPR Scotland @ipprscotland.bsky.social · 3d

#SNP25 | GB Energy and the acceleration of renewables in Scotland
🕠 12.30-13.30 | Meeting Room 1, Level 1, TECA (inside the secure zone)
➡️ Stephen Flynn MSP
➡️Damien Zachlod, EnBW
➡️Zoe Holliday, Community Energy Scotland
➡️@davehawkey.bsky.social

With @enbw-ag.bsky.social

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IPPR Scotland @ipprscotland.bsky.social · 3d

#SNP25 | A modern industrial strategy for Scotland
🕠 09.15-10.15 | Meeting Room 1, Level 1, TECA (inside the secure zone)
➡️Ivan McKee MSP
➡️Sara Thiam, Prosper
➡️@stephenboydippr.bsky.social

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IPPR Scotland @ipprscotland.bsky.social · 3d

📢 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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IPPR Scotland @ipprscotland.bsky.social · 4d

"The forthcoming climate plan must be built on sound financial and democratic pillars. That means a clear role for taxes, so we share transition costs fairly rather than leaving individuals to do it alone." - @davehawkey.bsky.social responds to today's climate targets www.ippr.org/media-office...

IPPR Scotland responds to the Scottish government’s new climate targets | IPPR

IPPR Scotland welcomes the new climate targets agreed by the Scottish government today. Dave Hawkey, Senior Research Fellow, IPPR Scotland said: “In the w

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India Gerritsen @indiafhg.bsky.social · 25d

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 · 24d

📺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 Scotland @ipprscotland.bsky.social · 25d

"Transport plays a key role in Scotland's challenges of productivity, an ageing society, geopolitical pressures, the environment and public finances," says @stephenboydippr.bsky.social

IPPR Scotland @ipprscotland.bsky.social · 25d

"The year started with Trump's tariffs. What happens in the world outside has an impact on what happens in Scotland." @stephenkb.bsky.social

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IPPR Scotland @ipprscotland.bsky.social · 25d

We're delighted to be a part of the Scottish Transport Summit organised by @transportscotland.bsky.social. After excellent talks by Cabinet Secretary @fionahyslop.bsky.social and Cllr Gail MacGregor, IPPR Scotland director @stephenboydippr.bsky.social gives a keynote lecture on transport & economy.

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IPPR Scotland @ipprscotland.bsky.social · Sep 8

📢 We are very close to finalising our agenda. We're hosting a range of panels, breakout sessions and keynotes speeches that will cover the key challenges facing Scotland today. If you'd like to attend, write to us to reserve your spot! Details⤵️

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IPPR Scotland: 10th Anniversary Conference | IPPR

Ten years ago, in the wake of the Scottish Independence referendum, there emerged a clear need for a think tank to support progressive policymaking and dee

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IPPR Scotland @ipprscotland.bsky.social · Sep 4

ICYMI: Our latest analysis does not bode well for heart health of people living in the most deprived communities of Scotland. Read more by @jamie-ohalloran.bsky.social and @sebrees1.bsky.social⤵️

www.ippr.org/articles/tak...

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Jamie O'Halloran @jamie-ohalloran.bsky.social · Sep 3

New Scottish data reveal stark health inequalities:
GP practices in the most deprived areas have 40% more men and 80% more women with coronary heart disease.

Prevention must remain a priority to close these gaps.

IPPR Scotland @ipprscotland.bsky.social · Sep 3

HEART OF THE MATTER: There are significant differences in both the risk factors for, and the prevalence of, heart and circulatory conditions between different areas of Scotland.

Read the analysis by @jamie-ohalloran.bsky.social and @sebrees1.bsky.social ⤵️

www.ippr.org/articles/tak...

Taken to heart: Inequalities in heart disease in Scotland | IPPR

Fortunately, advances in research and treatment mean that many of us can continue to live long, healthy lives while managing heart and circulatory conditio

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IPPR Scotland @ipprscotland.bsky.social · Sep 3

HEART OF THE MATTER: There are significant differences in both the risk factors for, and the prevalence of, heart and circulatory conditions between different areas of Scotland.

Read the analysis by @jamie-ohalloran.bsky.social and @sebrees1.bsky.social ⤵️

www.ippr.org/articles/tak...

Taken to heart: Inequalities in heart disease in Scotland | IPPR

Fortunately, advances in research and treatment mean that many of us can continue to live long, healthy lives while managing heart and circulatory conditio

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IPPR Scotland @ipprscotland.bsky.social · Sep 3

📢NEW BLOG📢

🫀People living in the most deprived neighbourhoods in Scotland are less able to lead healthy lives, and this has serious consequences for their cardiovascular health.

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IPPR Scotland @ipprscotland.bsky.social · Sep 1

Watch this space for what we've been up to with our fabulous collaborators @fifegingerbread.bsky.social and @opfs.org.uk 👀

One Parent Families Scotland @opfs.org.uk · Sep 1

📢 After 2 years of collaboration, we, @ipprscotland.bsky.social & @fifegingerbread.bsky.social are preparing to launch a bold report rooted in the voices of single parents & frontline insight.

📘 Funded by @therobertsontrust.bsky.social

🔗 Learn more: opfs.org.uk/policy-and-c...

📅 Launch date soon!

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Institute for Public Policy Research @ippr.org · Aug 14

💰 NEW BLOG | The OBR is facing pressure to slash its productivity forecast this autumn, risking up to a £44 billion hole in the public finances. But the case isn’t strong enough yet. Our latest blog explains why 👇 www.ippr.org/articles/nav...

Navigating in the fog: Why the OBR should hold its nerve on the productivity forecast | IPPR

Productivity growth is central to the UK economy. Higher productivity allows the UK to produce more output without increasing its inputs (eg an employee pr

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