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Ben Johnson @ersatzben.com · Jul 21

🚨 NEW REPORT 🚨

The Alan Turing Institute has visibly struggled, and is now at a critical juncture. The Secretary of State has intervened. What happens next?

A new report for @britishprogress.bsky.social by me and @jujulemons.bsky.social sets out a plan: 🧵

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David Lawrence @davidlawrenceuk.bsky.social · Jul 7

We can build a runway in 4 years. The barriers are all within Parliament’s control. Where there is political will, there is a new runway.

Read the full report from @morganwild.bsky.social, @pedroserodio.com, @dantomlinson.bsky.social & me

britishprogress.org/briefings/ge...

Getting Britain off the ground

Britain needs a new runway at Heathrow, the world's most capacity-constrained airport. Building in Britain can be slow: this paper sets out the options for the Government to speed up infrastructure de...

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David Lawrence @davidlawrenceuk.bsky.social · Jul 7

3️⃣ Start with short-haul

Instead of relocating the M25 - a requirement for a long runway - a short-haul runway could be built within the current footprint. This would boost domestic and European flights while freeing up space for more long-haul travel on the main runways.

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David Lawrence @davidlawrenceuk.bsky.social · Jul 7

2️⃣ Tighten the timetable

The Public Bill could be passed by early 2026. If ministers are prepared to override Standing Orders as the government did with Scunthorpe steelworks, the Bill could be enacted even faster.

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David Lawrence @davidlawrenceuk.bsky.social · Jul 7

1️⃣ Speed up planning

We struggle to build because our planning system is too slow and restrictive. A Public Bill on Heathrow expansion would empower Parliament to give the new runway the go-ahead, eliminating the risk of Judicial Review & reducing the number of veto players.

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David Lawrence @davidlawrenceuk.bsky.social · Jul 7

We believe that a new runway in 4 years is possible. But it will require bold decisions. Here’s how you do it:

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David Lawrence @davidlawrenceuk.bsky.social · Jul 7

But can we actually build a runway before the next election?

Doing so would not only deliver much-needed growth, it would send a clear message to ordinary people who have lost faith in politicians’ ability to deliver: a Britain that can build things again.

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David Lawrence @davidlawrenceuk.bsky.social · Jul 7

While previous govts dithered and prevaricated, this government has a chance to succeed where they failed.

Heathrow expansion is good for growth, benefits the whole country, and consistent with our climate goals (see our previous piece!)

britishprogress.org/uk-day-one/h...

Heathrow Expansion: Britain’s Runway to Growth

Heathrow is arguably the most capacity-constrained transport hub in the world. Allowing expansion could generate nationwide economic growth, but needs to be done in such a way to meet the Government’s...

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David Lawrence @davidlawrenceuk.bsky.social · Jul 7

It is a source of national shame that governments have spent decades failing to expand Heathrow.

It is the world’s most congested airport and operates with fewer runways than its competitors (excl Dubai, which runs through the night, and is building a whole new airport)

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David Lawrence @davidlawrenceuk.bsky.social · Jul 7

🚧 A challenge for this Government, and for Britain: can we build a new runway in under four years?

Our answer? YES, but only if ministers use their powers decisively.

In a new paper, @labourtogether.bsky.social & @britishprogress.bsky.social set out a plan to let Britain fly 🛫

Here's how:

morganwild.bsky.social @morganwild.bsky.social · Jul 7

✈️ Britain’s talked about a third runway at Heathrow for two decades. Our new report with @BritishProgress shows how a flight could take off before 2029 - if Parliament chooses to speed up the process through a Public Bill.

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pedroserodio.com @pedroserodio.com · Jun 19

Full analysis by me and @davidlawrenceuk.bsky.social here:
britishprogress.org/reports/isa-...

ISA & pension reform: Why forced investment is not real investment

Compelling British households to invest in British assets risks undermining their pensions without improving the economy. Creating real investment opportunities requires addressing the barriers curren...

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pedroserodio.com @pedroserodio.com · Jun 19

Will throwing more money at British companies actually help our economy?

Politicians keep threatening to direct British savings & pensions to UK equities. But this won’t fix the underlying reasons for Britain’s low investment & productivity – and could deliver worse returns. 🧵

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Ben Johnson @ersatzben.com · Apr 16

🚨 NEW PAPER KLAXON 🚨

@britishprogress.bsky.social's first research report is out! It is all about the Government's announcement of a new defence innovation unit – UK Defence Innovation.

Here’s how to build this unit for maximum impact on security and prosperity: 🧵

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James O'Malley @jamesomalley.co.uk · Apr 7

New episode of THE ABUNDANCE AGENDA!

Why we love Luton Airport, and a terrible plan for changing the London Mayoralty.

Plus we speak to @davidlawrenceuk.bsky.social and @jujulemons.bsky.social about the launch of @britishprogress.bsky.social !

Listen:

www.abundancepod.com/p/why-we-lov...

Why we love Luton Airport, and a terrible plan for changing the London Mayoralty

Plus the exciting launch of the Centre for British Progress

www.abundancepod.com

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Christopher Smith @christophersmith.bsky.social · Apr 5

@britishprogress.bsky.social
A new project focussing on policies for British growth for the material and social well being of the British people.
Very much worth following, and featuring the excellent @ersatzben.bsky.social

Centre for British Progress @britishprogress.org · Apr 3

💫 We’re launching the Centre for British Progress

Our founding essay: Rediscovering British Progress is a case for growth that drives shared progress, rooted in Britain's values and industrial heritage.

It all starts with a postcard from 1870 👇

britishprogress.org/articles/red...

Cover of the essay Rediscovering British Progress available at https://britishprogress.org/articles/rediscovering-british-progress

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Marley Miller @marleygmiller.bsky.social · Apr 3

Very excited to be working with @davidlawrenceuk.bsky.social @jujulemons.bsky.social and team to make the progressive case for growth as a fellow at the new Centre for British Progress @britishprogress.bsky.social

Centre for British Progress @britishprogress.org · Apr 3

💫 We’re launching the Centre for British Progress

Our founding essay: Rediscovering British Progress is a case for growth that drives shared progress, rooted in Britain's values and industrial heritage.

It all starts with a postcard from 1870 👇

britishprogress.org/articles/red...

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David Klemperer @dmk1793.bsky.social · Apr 3

This is an intriguing addition to the centre-left think tank space, with an impressively dynamic leadership - I will be interested to see the ideas they produce!

Centre for British Progress @britishprogress.org · Apr 3

💫 We’re launching the Centre for British Progress

Our founding essay: Rediscovering British Progress is a case for growth that drives shared progress, rooted in Britain's values and industrial heritage.

It all starts with a postcard from 1870 👇

britishprogress.org/articles/red...

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UK Day One @ukdayone.bsky.social · Apr 3

The @ukdayone.bsky.social election year project has now concluded and is now part of @britishprogress.bsky.social - you can check out our founding essay here... 👀

Centre for British Progress @britishprogress.org · Apr 3

💫 We’re launching the Centre for British Progress

Our founding essay: Rediscovering British Progress is a case for growth that drives shared progress, rooted in Britain's values and industrial heritage.

It all starts with a postcard from 1870 👇

britishprogress.org/articles/red...

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James O'Malley @jamesomalley.co.uk · Apr 3

Also very interesting to note that threaded throughout this excellent essay is the importance of the state in unlocking postal innovation. 👀

Centre for British Progress @britishprogress.org · Apr 3

💫 We’re launching the Centre for British Progress

Our founding essay: Rediscovering British Progress is a case for growth that drives shared progress, rooted in Britain's values and industrial heritage.

It all starts with a postcard from 1870 👇

britishprogress.org/articles/red...

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Julia Willemyns @jujulemons.bsky.social · Apr 3

I am incredibly proud to be founding @britishprogress.bsky.social
with @davidlawrenceuk.bsky.social.

For the past year, we've been publishing ideas on economic growth and British progress with @ukdayone.bsky.social.

This will be a continuation and expansion of that work.

Centre for British Progress @britishprogress.org · Apr 3

💫 We’re launching the Centre for British Progress

Our founding essay: Rediscovering British Progress is a case for growth that drives shared progress, rooted in Britain's values and industrial heritage.

It all starts with a postcard from 1870 👇

britishprogress.org/articles/red...

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Joe Hill @jo3hill.bsky.social · Apr 3

Great to see the team launch the Centre for British Progress today!

And fantastic to see people across the political spectrum making the case against Everythingism. Well done @jujulemons.bsky.social, @davidlawrenceuk.bsky.social and the rest of the team!

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Freddie Poser @freddieposer.com · Apr 3

So excited to be joining this team!

Can't wait to work with @jujulemons.bsky.social and @davidlawrenceuk.bsky.social!

Centre for British Progress @britishprogress.org · Apr 3

💫 We’re launching the Centre for British Progress

Our founding essay: Rediscovering British Progress is a case for growth that drives shared progress, rooted in Britain's values and industrial heritage.

It all starts with a postcard from 1870 👇

britishprogress.org/articles/red...

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David Lawrence @davidlawrenceuk.bsky.social · Apr 3

Here is what I've been working on for the last few months: we are launching the Centre for British Progress to make the progressive case for growth.

Our founding essay describes how Britain once drove our collective progress, and how we must rediscover this dynamism.

Centre for British Progress @britishprogress.org · Apr 3

💫 We’re launching the Centre for British Progress

Our founding essay: Rediscovering British Progress is a case for growth that drives shared progress, rooted in Britain's values and industrial heritage.

It all starts with a postcard from 1870 👇

britishprogress.org/articles/red...

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Centre for British Progress @britishprogress.org · Apr 3

💫 We’re launching the Centre for British Progress

Our founding essay: Rediscovering British Progress is a case for growth that drives shared progress, rooted in Britain's values and industrial heritage.

It all starts with a postcard from 1870 👇

britishprogress.org/articles/red...

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David Lawrence @davidlawrenceuk.bsky.social · Feb 20

This is why the birth rate & childcare challenges cannot be left to the right. Allowing people to have the children they want will require active intervention and spending from the state.

Read the full collection from @smfthinktank.bsky.social & Boom here: www.smf.co.uk/publications...

Birth rate challenge: ideas from the left - Social Market Foundation.

This essay collection from centre and left voices, aims to show that tackling the barriers to family life aligns with progressive values.

www.smf.co.uk

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