IPPR, the Institute for Public Policy Research, is the UK’s leading progressive think tank.
Westminster, London
Joined February 2009
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Progressives haven’t had a compelling political project since the Third Way.
Our new report sets out one: #reciprocism.
A politics in which the state does more for citizens, while asking more of them in return.
Read here 👇
ippr.org/articles/what-is-th…
What would happen if Britain suddenly lost access to the world's most advanced AI?
Here's @NayanaPrakash1 breaking it down👇
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Great news that AI adoption is partly behind strong UK growth today. As I argue here, we need more of this, especially deeper deployment. But alongside it we need to build frameworks for assurance & liablity + make sure the benefits are UK owned.
modeleconomy.substack.com/p/…
Did you know that less than £1 in every £6 spent with the public sector’s biggest tech suppliers goes to fully British firms?
Britain has long been heavily reliant on foreign tech giants, particularly those based in the US.
Our new research sets out how we can reduce this dependence by backing UK innovation and building stronger international partnerships.
Thanks to the Telegraph’s @Daniel_J_Martin for covering our report. 👇
telegraph.co.uk/politics/202…
💻 | NEW REPORT: Britain is locked into foreign tech.
Less than £1 in £6 spent with the public sector’s largest tech suppliers goes to fully British firms.
We call for smarter buying, support for UK innovators and stronger AI partnerships.
Read here 👇
ippr.org/articles/locked-in
🏆 Another exciting announcement!
Alongside being shortlisted for Best Convener, we're delighted to announce that IPPR has also been named a finalist for Think Tank of the Year at the 2026 Smart Thinking Awards!
A huge thank you to our brilliant team, partners and supporters who make it all possible!
Big tech companies have enormous power. But what happens when ordinary people try to challenge them in court?
Watch to find out 👇️
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📢 There's still time to join our team!
We're looking for an Associate Director for Public Services to lead IPPR's ambitious research and policy work across health, education, social care and childcare.
⏰ Applications close 13 November.
Interested in joining us? Find out more and apply here 👇
ippr.org/jobs/associate-dire…
📢 Applications closing soon!
There's still time to apply for our Finance Manager role, overseeing IPPR's financial operations, reporting and controls, while supporting budgeting and financial planning.
⏰ Applications close 8 November.
Find out more and apply here 👇
ippr.org/jobs/finance-manage…
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IPPR retweeted
Sharp increase in the Bank of England’s inflation forecast today.
Inflation now peaks at 4.9% in 2027 Q2.
Much higher than the 3.8% peak the OBR forecast just last week at Budget, and the Bank’s own 3.2% peak in July.
What’s behind it? 🧵 1/5
Former attorney general for England and Wales, Dominic Grieve KC, backs our new report's call to rebalance power and make it easier for ordinary people to seek justice.
Read more 🔗 ippr.org/articles/empowering…
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All 9 MPC members voted to hike today—8 to 4%, and Catherine Mann to 4.25%.
But the BoE's report admits "UK monetary policy cannot affect global energy prices", and can only push down domestic wages and prices, at the cost of jobs
This shows the system isn't working. 🧵 1/8
Breaking news: the Bank of England has raised interest rates by a quarter point to 4%, lifting borrowing costs for the first time since 2023 ft.trib.al/iIaEuJH
🚖 British Uber drivers are part of a Dutch lawsuit over allegedly unfair pay.
Their case highlights a much wider problem: UK laws make it harder for ordinary people to challenge powerful tech companies.
Our new report sets out what needs to change 👉️ ippr.org/articles/empowering…
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Higher interest rates won’t reopen the Strait of Hormuz or bring down energy prices.
Instead, today’s rise to 4% risks squeezing households already facing higher heating, fuel and mortgage costs.
With energy bills forecast to rise by at least £400 a year in January, the government must go further and introduce a temporary £2,000 cap on typical household energy bills to tackle inflation at source.
Read our body of research 👇️
Our modelling shows why rate rises aren't an effective response to an imported energy shock.
The Iran crisis could cost the Treasury up to £8bn a year in higher debt payments and lost tax revenue. Direct action on energy bills can protect growth.
ippr.org/articles/price-caps…
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There’s a better way to tackle the inflation spike.
Our latest analysis finds a temporary £2,000 ceiling on typical energy bills could lower inflation and reduce pressure for further interest rate rises – at a cost of less than £0.5bn.
ippr.org/articles/cost-of-li…
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📚 | NEW REPORT: Big tech companies have enormous power, but UK legal rules make it difficult for ordinary people to challenge them in court.
We call for reforms to make collective legal action easier, reduce financial risks and give people greater power to hold tech companies accountable.
Read here 👇️
ippr.org/articles/empowering…
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