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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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josephevans.bsky.social
I spoke to @bigissue.com about how sky-high executive pay is linked to the decline of trade unions

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CEOs have already earned more than an average worker's yearly pay in 2026
CEO pay is 113 times bigger than the average UK worker. Experts say the gap can't be fixed by increased wages alone.
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January 9, 2026 at 12:58 PM
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"There is a strong desire for independence amongst Greenlanders, and that means independence from Denmark - but they do not want to be American either."

#Greenland with @sofiepultz.bsky.social @ippr.org

@goldbergradio.bsky.social @bylinetimes.bsky.social

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Greenland, Denmark....And Trump
Podcast Episode · Byline Podcast · 08/01/2026 · 26m
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January 9, 2026 at 7:43 AM
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Post-Covid, rising anxiety, depression, and mental health issues are driving increased violence in classrooms. But government intervention to prevent this has been inadequate.

📺 @avneem.bsky.social on @itvnews.bsky.social 👇
January 9, 2026 at 8:11 AM
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🛑 Teachers have begun strike action after staff were assaulted by pupils.

This is just one symptom of the SEND crisis, which is leaving schools without the funding they need to properly support pupils and keep staff safe.

📺 @avneem.bsky.social on #BBCNews 👇
January 8, 2026 at 4:22 PM
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sofiepultz.bsky.social
Amidst all the focus on Greenland, it is important to not lose sight of the UK's long term foreign policy interests.

I wrote about the importance of building better partnerships with African countries, what the new 'Africa Approach' might mean and how to deliver on it👇

@labourlist.bsky.social
January 7, 2026 at 11:12 AM
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China, Russia, the Gulf states & the EU are competing for influence in Africa, but what about the UK?

Labour’s new Africa Approach is a start, but without a clear offer it risks falling short.

🧵 @sofiepultz.bsky.social for @labourlist.bsky.social ⬇️

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'Africa must be the UK’s top foreign policy priority in 2026' - LabourList
Africa’s growing political and economic influence will shape the UK’s future. To deliver growth and net zero, Britain must move from donor to investor – fast.
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January 7, 2026 at 11:08 AM
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“Is Greenland next?” Watching the US attack on Venezuela from Denmark, Sofie saw a familiar pattern: defence as the excuse, resources as the prize. This isn’t about security — it’s about control of Arctic territory.

📻 @sofiepultz.bsky.social on BBC Radio 2 👇
January 6, 2026 at 2:52 PM
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Trump's actions in Venezuela is a clear shift away from the rules based international order we have enjoyed for the past couple decades. It seems that Trump's view is that China dominates Asia, Russia dominates Europe, and so the USA should dominate the Americas. Could Venezuela just be the start?
January 5, 2026 at 6:25 PM
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sofiepultz.bsky.social
On Sunday, Trump said that "We do need Greenland, absolutely. We need it for defence".

But similar to how Venezuela wasn't just about drugs, Greenland is about more than defence.

Let's unpack the US-DK-Greenland situation… A thread👇

(Pic of the Eqi Glacier from this summer)
#Greenland #US #dkpol
January 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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⏳Just two more days to apply to one of the most exciting job openings of 2026! (so far, anyway...)

And do get in touch if you have any questions.
ipprnorth.bsky.social IPPR North @ipprnorth.bsky.social · 21d
📢 JOB ALERT! 📢

If you're a creative, analytical leader and thinker we want YOU.

IPPR North are looking for an Associate Director (fixed term) with BIG IDEAS for the future of our regions.

Office based in Manchester
Closing date: 7th Jan

www.ippr.org/jobs/associa...
Associate Director, IPPR North | IPPR
The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) is an independent charity working towards a fairer, greener, and more prosperous society.
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January 5, 2026 at 8:46 AM
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Our polling on 'Britishness' shows those intending to vote Reform have the most extreme views:

Read more here: www.ippr.org/articles/the...
December 30, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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parth0.bsky.social
As ethnonationalism re-emerges as a defining characteristic of the Right, equality must return as the distinguishing feature of the Left

New @ippr.org paper in today's @theguardian.com
December 30, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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The proportion of people who think you must be born British to be truly British has almost doubled, from 19% in 2023 to 36% in 2025. But the majority (51%) still believe being British is something you can become with effort.

Read more here: www.ippr.org/articles/the...
December 30, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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NEW BLOG: Ethno-nationalist views have doubled since 2023, but most people still think Britishness is about shared values, not ancestry.

Our new blog digs into the polling — and sets out why progressives need alternative vision of the nation, fast.

Read here: www.ippr.org/articles/the...
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December 30, 2025 at 8:14 AM
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ipprnorth.bsky.social
📢 JOB ALERT! 📢

If you're a creative, analytical leader and thinker we want YOU.

IPPR North are looking for an Associate Director (fixed term) with BIG IDEAS for the future of our regions.

Office based in Manchester
Closing date: 7th Jan

www.ippr.org/jobs/associa...
Associate Director, IPPR North | IPPR
The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) is an independent charity working towards a fairer, greener, and more prosperous society.
www.ippr.org
December 19, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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alfietobutt.bsky.social
THE GUARDIAN: One in three believe 'Britishness' is dependent on being born in UK #TomorrowsPapersToday
December 29, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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The Employment Rights Act isn’t just good for workers - it’s good for the economy. @josephevans.bsky.social explains the wider benefits for businesses and society on @lbc.co.uk News 👇
December 19, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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We’re delighted to welcome three new associate fellows to IPPR. Bringing deep experience across housing, economic policy and foreign affairs, they’ll strengthen our work on some of the biggest challenges facing the UK 🧵
December 19, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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josephevans.bsky.social
The Employment Rights Act has received Royal Assent and is now law!

This is a huge moment for workers - one that's been years (even decades) in the making

Here's a thread on the Act, the key policies and the next phase of delivery🧵
December 18, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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willellisecon.bsky.social
The Bank of England cut rates by 25bp today. A welcome move as inflation pressures ease and the labour market cools. The next question is the pace: further cuts in 2026 look likely, but it will hinge on incoming data. Thread below 🧵
December 18, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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The cut to interest rates is welcome news. We expect inflation and labour markets will continue to cool, and further cuts to interest rates will be needed to protect economic growth and ensure inflation hits the 2 per cent target, says @willellisecon.bsky.social.
December 18, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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willellisecon.bsky.social
Good news - CPI inflation drops to 3.2% in Nov. We’ve hit the level the Bank of England didn’t expect until March 2026, putting us four months ahead of their schedule.

Prices are actually falling month-on-month (-0.2%), led by visible items: 🍔 Food -0.2% 🍺 Alcohol -0.4%.
December 17, 2025 at 8:18 AM
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Would the British state have stripped Shamima Begum of her citizenship if she had been called Mary Smith?
December 15, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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The UK has launched its new Africa strategy. @sofiepultz.bsky.social says it’s a welcome attempt to redefine what the UK has to offer African countries, but cuts to aid and the FCDO risk leaving the government without the capacity to deliver 👇
The UK's new Africa Approach is a welcome attempt to redefine the UK’s relationship with African countries in a changing world. Strong partnerships with African nations are essential if the UK is to meet its climate goals, address shared security challenges and benefit from future investment opportunities across a young, fast-growing continent. But cuts to the aid budget and a potential 30 per cent reduction in the Foreign Office workforce risk leaving the government without the capacity to deliver this new partnership-led approach. The direction is right - but it will only succeed if backed by the resources to make it happen. Sofie Pultz, researcher
December 15, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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carsjung.bsky.social
For rigorous analysis of the UK macro economy, great charts, and policy options for progressive change - follow my brilliant colleague @willellisecon.bsky.social 👇
willellisecon.bsky.social William Ellis @willellisecon.bsky.social · Dec 10
Why are UK borrowing costs so high when our debt and deficit numbers look better than others? In a @ippr.org paper, @carsjung.bsky.social and I argue the problem is less “fundamentals” and more a bad equilibrium of market vibes: www.ippr.org/articles/rul.... Short thread. 🧵
Rule of the market: How to lower UK borrowing costs | IPPR
To lower borrowing costs, the government must continue to rebuild credibility, carefully manage market sentiment and pursue growth-enhancing policies with
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December 11, 2025 at 9:25 AM