What kind of Budget would appeal to voters in constituencies where the Greens are Labour's biggest rival? @harryqp.bsky.social joined Sky News this morning to discuss the Holborn and St Pancras by-election and its wider implications. 👇

The Chancellor is constrained, but he's not powerless. There’s still plenty of room for big reform. In the upcoming Budget he should fix property taxes and capital gains tax to make them fair, boost growth, and give the government revenue. 📺 @harryqp.bsky.social on @news.sky.com 👇

‼️ A deal has been reached between Greenland, Denmark and the US ‼️ Very few details so far on the specifics, but it sounds oddly similar to the 1941 defence treaty between Denmark and the US… Some quick reflections below🧵

Trump declares victory in historic deal with Greenland as he secures 'permanent' US military rights

Donald Trump struck a sweeping deal with Denmark and Greenland granting the U.S. permanent military basing rights on the strategically vital Arctic island.

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👵💷 Should pensioners pay more tax? As Britain ages, the cost of pensions, healthcare and social care will rise by billions. We can’t keep asking younger workers to pick up the bill. @harryqp.bsky.social says it’s time to shift tax away from work and towards wealth.

Time to complete the Beveridge vision by making social care free at the point of need. Me on @news.sky.com

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How would we solve the adult social care crisis? 🧑‍⚕️ Free personal care 💰 Funded by an increase in income tax on over-40s 🏥 Integrate NHS with National Care Service 📺 @harryqp.bsky.social on @news.sky.com 👇

1/ Morgan McSweeney admitted last week that Labour “hadn’t done enough to prepare for government”. He is right. Labour were very serious about winning, but much less serious about governing. After 15 years in opposition, that was inexcusable 🧵 harryquilterpinner.substack.com/p/preparing-...

Preparing for power

What Starmer and Trump teach us about preparing for government

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What would an Andy Burnham premiership actually look like? @harryqp.bsky.social argues that the real test isn't Manchesterism itself, but knowing which constraints on government are real, and which are self-imposed. Read it on Substack now 🗞️ harryquilterpinner.substack.com/p/the-realis...

The realist case for progressive political leadership

How Andy Burnham can overcome political and policy constraints to deliver real change

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1/ Commentators seeking to define what a Burnham premiership might look like focus on "Manchesterism: without analysing the constraints that Burnham will face as Prime Minister that he didn’t as Mayor. open.substack.com/pub/harryqui...

The realist case for progressive political leadership

How Andy Burnham can overcome political and policy constraints to deliver real change

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Is Andy Burnham ready to be prime minister? Harry says Burnham's experience as a cabinet minister and mayor of Greater Manchester puts him in a stronger position than many recent PMs before they entered Downing Street... 🎥 harryqp.bsky.social on Sky News 👇

A northern base for Number 10 would be a powerful symbol. To make it count, it needs to be backed by real power for regions from day one. Ahead of Andy Burnham's speech, @harryqp.bsky.social explains what that should look like. 📻️ BBC Radio 4 Today 👇

NEW: Young men are not becoming more right-wing, new study finds - or at least, no more than anyone else. Fascinating research by @jchrisbick.bsky.social and Jasmine Jinadu www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Young men in UK are not more rightwing than older groups, study says

Exclusive: Analysis shows men aged 18 to 25 are less likely to vote for rightwing parties than other age groups of men

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Tony Blair is right that Labour needs a serious debate about its future, but that debate can’t just be about the solutions of the past. Simply returning to the economic model of the 1990s won’t answer today’s challenges. 📺 @harryqp.bsky.social on BBC News 👇

Ofgem’s latest price cap rise shows the Iran energy shock is starting to hit UK households. @harryqp.bsky.social explains why government should prepare a £2,000 energy bills ceiling that will protect families, limit inflation and reduce pressure for rate rises. 📻️ @listentotimesradio.bsky.social

Stunned, appalled, shocked etc to see actual tax reform from a politician. This from Wes Streeting today. A thread on why capital gains tax is broken. It's too low AND too high. & why this is a good proposal.

For the government, questions about Mandelson should focus on two things. First, the victims. Second, the fundamental issue of trust in politics. This isn't a case of "one bad apple" - the relationship between money and power needs to be addressed 📺 @harryqp.bsky.social on #politicslive👇

Blaming net zero policies for rising bills is completely unfounded. They have soared mainly because of global conflict and gas prices. But there is a fairer way to cut costs by shifting levies off bills and onto progressive taxation. 🎥@harryqp.bsky.social on #politicslive 👇

Support in mainstream schools has been hollowed out. Help often only comes once a child qualifies for an EHCP — by then, it’s crisis point. Earlier intervention means more kids get support sooner — better for families and better for the taxpayer. 📺 @harryqp.bsky.social on BBC News👇

👇 @harryqp.bsky.social responds to the Budget and what it means for living standards. Read his full response here: www.ippr.org/media-office...

The current council tax system is unfair, inefficient, and long past its sell-by date. 📻 @harryqp.bsky.social on BBC Radio 4 Today this morning 👇

It’s almost budget time! The Chancellor faces some tricky choices but there is a route through; - A budget for fairness which means asking those with the broadest shoulders to contribute more first - A budget to tackle the cost of living for working people Read more ⬇️ www.ippr.org/articles/tax...

Taxing choices: Taking the public’s temperature ahead of the budget | IPPR

Only history will reveal what the current chancellor, Rachel Reeves’, pre-budget routine looks like. But whatever it is, it will now be in full flow. With

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The ABC decade (Austerity, Brexit, Covid) hasn’t left the UK the happiest place. But if the government can turn the page and deliver real improvements to people’s lives, it would be a step toward a happier, better future. 📺 @harryqp.bsky.social on BBC #PoliticsLive 👇

Across Europe we are seeing a rise in toxic far right views among boys and young men. Parties like Reform are capitalising on this. 📺 @harryqp.bsky.social on BBC #PoliticsLive 👇

The post-cold war peace dividend is over. Increasing defence spending is the right move. But this can't be funded solely through cuts. 📺 @harryqp.bsky.social on BBC #PoliticsLive 👇

Politicians promised to build back better after Covid. This has not been done. 📺 @harryqp.bsky.social on BBC #PoliticsLive 👇

Went on Sky News today to talk about BP's decision to roll back on their renewables commitments - on the day that @thecccuk.bsky.social published their 7th Carbon Budget which clearly lays out how cutting emissions and taking action now can cut energy bills & raise living standards

Institute for Public Policy Research@ippr.org · 2y ago

BP's decision to ramp up oil and gas production and slash spending on low-carbon energy is a massive step in the wrong direction. Renewables are the future and smart businesses see that. 📺 #ICYMI: @msingerhobbs.bsky.social on Sky News 👇

The world has changed since Labour took office. With defence spending set to rise beyond 2.5%, the government should re-consider whether its commitments on spending and tax are fit for the future. @harryqp.bsky.social 👇

The government is right to boost defence spending—global threats are growing. But cutting the aid budget weakens UK influence. When we help countries, we build alliances. If we withdraw, China & Russia will step in. 📺 #ICYMI: @harryqp.bsky.social on BBC News 👇

Very humbled to be profiled by @rmcunliffe.bsky.social - but the real stars are my team. A big moment for progressives but we @ippr.bsky.social are up for the challenge.

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“Our job is to make sure progressives have answers that are bold enough” A dispatch from think tank land from me this week, after I sat down with Harry Quilter-Pinner from @ippr.bsky.social to discuss rewiring the UK economy (and D:Ream vs. REM) www.newstatesman.com/politics/202...

Great to see so many IPPR alumni and our new executive director, @harryqp.bsky.social, included in this list of the key people shaping the government’s 10-Year Health Plan. www.hsj.co.uk/policy-and-r...

Revealed: The leaders shaping the 10-Year Health Plan

HSJ reveals the people shaping the government's 10-Year Health Plan and analyses what it tells us about the process.

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🚨 BIG NEWS from me. So excited to be appointed as Director at IPPR, one of the most influential Westminster policy factories, at this incredibly important - but treacherous - time for progressive politics. We have a big job to do but the most talented people I know to do it.

Institute for Public Policy Research@ippr.org · 2y ago

🚨 NEWS! We're thrilled to announce Harry Quilter-Pinner (@harryqp.bsky.social ) as our new executive director. A leading figure in progressive politics, named by The Sunday Times as a key thinker influencing Labour’s economic policy, Harry will now steer us into the future.