Why an Extreme Wealth Line? Because unchecked wealth harms democracy, society & the planet, says @ingridrobeyns.bsky.social

Today @johnhealey.bsky.social gave his first big speech as Chancellor. It was all about growth at home, but there is a bigger prize on the global table for him & @andyburnham.bsky.social in the next 2 years🧵

It would be great to see the UK Government lean into efforts to address the inequality emergency. This is exactly the sort of international initiative that would deliver for people in Makerfield - and Mumbai and Maputo. www.theguardian.com/inequality/2...

Top economists urge Burnham to sign UK up to UN initiative on global inequality

Open letter signed by 40 academics including Nobel winner Joseph Stiglitz and Kate Pickett, co-author of The Spirit Level

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This government must address the extreme heat emergency. We have the solutions. It's time to implement them. Our CEO @dhnnjyn.bsky.social explains 👇

What should Andy Burnham's first moves on tax be? - Equalise capital gains tax - Close loopholes - Global co-ordination at the G20 on wealth taxes @dhnnjyn.bsky.social on Sky News

Am glad that @andyburnham.bsky.social will host the G20 Leaders Summit in Manchester next year. This should be a great platform to pursue progressive internationalism. Here are some ideas for how the UK can provide strategic leadership in a fractured world. www.opendemocracy.net/andy-burnham...

The UK can’t just firefight its way through a fractured world

Andy Burnham’s government has a chance to move from crisis management to global leadership. It must be bold

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We've been waiting 40 years for a prime minister who promises to build a new economy - @dhnnjyn.bsky.social responds to Andy Burnham's first speech as prime minister.

The UK can’t just firefight its way through a fractured world. An @andyburnham.bsky.social led government has a chance to move from crisis management to global leadership. It must be bold. Here are some ideas for how in my piece for @opendemocracy.net www.opendemocracy.net/andy-burnham...

The UK can’t just firefight its way through a fractured world

Andy Burnham’s government has a chance to move from crisis management to global leadership. It must be bold

opendemocracy.net

As the UK prepares for its G20 Presidency in 2027, here is a timely & concrete proposal from @liambyrnemp.bsky.social: coordinate efforts to implement a minimum wealth tax on super rich. This would help tackle inequality, raise precious resources & show leadership. neweconomics.org/2026/07/the-...

The case for G20 coordination on wealth taxes

The question is no longer whether we can tax extreme wealth effectively - it's whether we can afford not to

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Should we replace business rates with a land value tax? How can we change taxes to save the UK high street? Our chief exec @dhnnjyn.bsky.social on the BBC Radio 4's Today Programme this morning.

"Rent controls, an idea whose time has come" @zackpolanski.bsky.social at launch of joint NEF / @iipp-ucl.bsky.social report by @bethstratford.bsky.social Huge benefits for renters & gov. Negative impacts on landlords are marginal. Other countries have them, UK has had them before, so why not now?

This is the sort of sensible, cost-effective approach that we need to drive down household energy costs and drive the green transition. Was great working with @thefinancelab.bsky.social on this www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Low-cost loans for solar panels could save households hundreds on bills – thinktanks

New Economics Foundation and Finance Innovation Lab suggest loan scheme backed by Bank of England could benefit up to 8m homes

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Our economy needs to work for people and the planet - not the other way around. For the final portion of out anniversary celebrations, @dhnnjyn.bsky.social is joined by @miattafahnbulleh.bsky.social @annpettifor.bsky.social and Ed Mayo.

NEF has been challenging economic orthodoxy for 40 years. To mark the moment, our chief exec @dhnnjyn.bsky.social looks at NEF's birth during the rise of neoliberalism - and why we need new economics to face the challenges of the future. 1/4

Following Andy Burnham's speech on the economy yesterday, @dhnnjyn.bsky.social was on LBC News to talk about what the market reaction might be and why we should be reassured.

Andy Burnham set out a hopeful vision for people-powered success. @dhnnjyn.bsky.social responds to this morning's speech

As @andyburnham.bsky.social takes the stage in 30 minutes to deliver his keynote speech, here are the three things I will be listening out for!

New Economics Foundation@neweconomics.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Andy Burnham is likely to be our next prime minister. Our chief executive @dhnnjyn.bsky.social speaking on BBC Any Questions? set out three things he should prioritise: taking action on the cost of living, bringing key utilities back into public control, and ambitious devolution.

Our next prime minister needs to challenge the status quo to provide immediate relief on the cost of living and rebuild the foundations of our economy. @dhnnjyn.bsky.social reacts to Keir Starmer's resignation.

NEF turns 40 this year! So we challenged our chief executive @dhnnjyn.bsky.social to name as many things NEF has contributed to the world as he could in 40 seconds. From the Happy Planet Index to a National Energy Guarantee, we think he did a good job - but is there anything you think he missed?

Great piece by @ingridrobeyns.bsky.social on the dangers of extreme wealth. Yes, we need to tax billionaires better but we also need to have a societal conversation about how much is too much. Find out more at extremewealthline.com www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Is it bad that Elon Musk has a trillion dollars? Yes, and here’s why | Ingrid Robeyns

Just as the ‘poverty line’ determines what’s required for basic living, we need a ‘wealth line’ to show when extreme wealth becomes harmful, says economist and philosopher Ingrid Robeyns

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"Change begins with an argument" @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social sets out his vision of "progressive capitalism." Not sure I agree with all his analysis (role of markets) or answers (oil and gas) but good to see him engage seriously on economic policy, esp on growth with a purpose & tackling wealth

NEF turns 40 this year! 🎉 🎂 For four decades we have pushed for an economy which serves both people and the planet. In July we will be celebrating NEF's anniversary with @mayorofgm.bsky.social, Jayati Ghosh, @dhnnjyn.bsky.social, @miattafahnbulleh.bsky.social and Ed Mayo.

Great to see @libdems.org.uk promising an Essential Energy Guarantee. As my colleagues have argued, this is exactly the sort of policy we need to address cost of living, energy security and green transition all at once. Well done @libdemdaisy.bsky.social neweconomics.org/2026/04/prot...

Protecting consumers and the UK economy from an energy price shock

The government must take a three-pronged approach to avoid a triple crisis of soaring inflation, reduced demand and possible recession.

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Fascinating to hear a Chief Economist of a commercial bank (Triodos) talk about how fundamentally flawed the financial system is. And inspiring to hear his ideas for how we change the rules so that finance works for people and planet, not the other way around

Good to hear that these awards are back. As someone said in an essay last week, we need a debate about policies not people so may the best ideas win! #VoteNEF

Smart Thinking@smartthinking.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Following the huge success of last year's inaugural awards the Smart Thinking Think Tank Awards are BACK for 2026 and officially open for applications! Key info: ✅Free to apply ✅Open to all UK-based think tanks ✅11 categories up for grabs All information can be found here: bit.ly/4al6UK5

A great op-ed by @alemanno.bsky.social @theguardian.com on the parable of plastic bottle cap: an inspiring example effective regulations protecting nature and curbing irresponsible corporate behaviour www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

How the plastic bottle cap became a parable for the value of EU regulation | Alberto Alemanno

Supporters of deregulation want Europe to be more like the US. But that would serve only American interests, says Alberto Alemanno, a professor of EU law

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So worrying to hear about ebola outbreak in DRC. My takeaway when I saw the response in 2019 was that this sort of crisis could be prevented with relatively small amounts of effective aid. My heart goes out to those in the affected regions and the brave health workers responding to this outbreak

How Much Is Too Rich? We asked @adambrichto.bsky.social to take to the streets and see what the British public thinks. Extreme wealth has spiralled so far out of control that it's almost impossible to put into perspective. We're playing with poker chips to see what it really looks like.

Was fun to chat with @zackpolanski.bsky.social about how we revitalise our democracies and democratise our economies on @boldpolitics.bsky.social Felt like we got through loads, from an Extreme Wealth Line to credit unions, from OBR reform to the importance of civic life. youtu.be/-LhsxyjO5Mg?...

We Need To Democratise The UK Economy

YouTube video by Bold Politics with Zack Polanski

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Flip the wealth Bonanza And make this the “Century of the Citizen” My new favourite episode of Bold Politics with Danny Sriskandarajah. Thank you for the sanity check! @dhnnjyn.bsky.social

Zack Polanski@zackpolanski.bsky.social · 4mo ago

This weeks @_BoldPolitics has some ideas that would have made this Kings Speech a whole lot better to end Rip Off Britain! youtu.be/-LhsxyjO5Mg