IPPR North
@ipprnorth.bsky.social
We're the leading think-tank based in the North丨Developing bold, progressive ideas to empower England’s regions丨21 years of independent research & influence
What should "rewiring the state" really mean? ✍️🗞️@ryanswift93.bsky.social writes for @publicsectorfocus.bsky.social this month on what the next stages of devolution must offer for our communities and local authorities. 🔗Read the full article here: flickread.com/edition/html...
I’ve written for @publicsectorfocus.bsky.social about how the next phase of devolution has to be felt by communities, through: reducing regional inequalities, improving public services and giving people more control over decision-making. flickread.com/edition/html...
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Our director Zoë Billingham on BBC North West explaining No10 North splitting the Treasury's spending and growth functions could be the change this country needs. "It's their time to shine." - ✨ @zoebillingham.bsky.social
🏘️We desperately need more social & council homes, so it's great to see funding offered to a number of Northern mayors to help meet the target. In our recent report, we made clear the status quo of costly temp accom is in noone's best interest, we welcome this news 👏 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
More than 70,000 social and affordable homes to be built across England over 10 years
Funding has been granted to Greater Manchester, the West Midlands and West Yorkshire as well as £6bn for London.
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Andy Burnham’s arrival in Downing Street creates an opportunity to go much further on the communities agenda than ever before. So what should more ambition look like in practice? Read our latest blog to find out 👇 www.ippr.org/articles/tow...
Towards a Communities Agenda 2.0 | IPPR
Since coming to power, Labour has begun to give communities and neighbourhoods renewed attention, with Pride in Place marking an important shift towards lo
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🚀Boosting this country's economy with growth in EVERY region requires a major shift in mindset for Whitehall. It's great to see the political will for institutional change; it's about time we did things differently, so we welcome this move from the PM. Viva No10 North 💪
Zoë Billingham@zoebillingham.bsky.social · 3w agoWhen I was a Treasury official I saw the grip of austerity in the department from 2010 & false hope that cuts have no consequence. To regionally reboot our economy it’s quite right that the PM wants to focus on growth & opportunity from No10 North. www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
When I was a Treasury official I saw the grip of austerity in the department from 2010 & false hope that cuts have no consequence. To regionally reboot our economy it’s quite right that the PM wants to focus on growth & opportunity from No10 North. www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Power shift puts growth in hands of No 10 North
Andy Burnham says ‘huge transfer of power’ from Whitehall was no criticism of John Healey’s department but would be good for the economy
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Brilliant from our @maeveschaffer.bsky.social on the language of devolution. More to come from @ipprnorth.bsky.social on this.
PoliticsHome@politicshome.bsky.social · 3w agoThe way devolution policy has been communicated in recent years has been jumbled, inaccessible, and hasn’t connected with the broader public Devolution needs buy-in, and that requires making it mean something to people's everyday lives, writes @ipprnorth.bsky.social's @maeveschaffer.bsky.social
The way devolution policy has been communicated in recent years has been jumbled, inaccessible, and hasn’t connected with the broader public Devolution needs buy-in, and that requires making it mean something to people's everyday lives, writes @ipprnorth.bsky.social's @maeveschaffer.bsky.social
The word devolution needs to actually mean something to people
Devolution needs public buy-in. Public buy-in needs effective storytelling.
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Positive news today on PM’s push to reduce numbers of gambling & vape shops on high streets. So often cited as symbols of decline. It’ll also be important that the public know what decisions are being made about their places & how to influence them. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Councils to get more powers to stop vape and betting shops, PM announces
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said town centres had been "hollowed out" by decades of decline.
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👏🚆It is absolutely right that after buses, govt is making rail travel more affordable for young people. With NEETs at record highs, 18y/olds shouldn't be priced out of travelling to jobs & better opportunities, or simply moving around the country with ease 🧵
Mirror Politics@politics.mirror.co.uk · last mo.Thousands more students will be able to get half price train tickets under an extension of railcards eligibility.
📣 The prime minster has announced new powers for mayors.... Here's what we think 👇
This thread from my colleague Will is exactly why we called for rent stabilisation earlier this year Renters are vulnerable to shocks - there's nothing stopping landlords passing on increases in mortgage costs. We argue these risks should be shouldered more fairly: www.ippr.org/articles/hou...
William Ellis@willellisecon.bsky.social · last mo.1/ The Bank of England held rates at 3.75% today. That was expected. Far more concerning is what has happened since it finalised its forecast—and what its adverse scenario says could come next. 🧵
👏Today is one day closer to a country decentralised, where power is no longer concentrated in one postcode of London. No10 North must be the “nerve centre” of devolution as the prime minister promised - not just an office relocated, but a place where decisions are handed down to local leaders 🧵
Mirror Politics@politics.mirror.co.uk · last mo.Andy Burnham is set to visit his new No10 North base for the first time and declare it the "situation room" for making Britain work better.
🚌A £2 bus fare cap is brilliant news for everyone who relies on buses to get to work, school, or simply travel in their local area. It means cost won't be a barrier to accessing opportunity, while offering better value for money than cars. We're big fans of buses here...
Sky News@news.sky.com · 2mo agoThe £2 bus fare cap in most areas of England will be reinstated from January.
📰Today, Sir Keir Starmer will step down as PM, and Andy Burnham will take his place. Devolution is a key part of Labour's vision, and under Burnham, it is expected to be turbocharged. But what does that look like? Mirte Boot spoke to @sophyridge.bsky.social on Sky News this morning:
Burnham's absolutely right to pledge the decentralisation of power from Westminster to nations & regions. But if he's to overcome the Whitehall orthodoxy that’s held the North back for so long, he must move quickly & get started from day 1 - we can't afford to wait. www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cl...
Andy Burnham says 'I am ready' in first speech as Labour leader
The Makerfield MP thanks Keir Starmer "for his service" and says when he takes over as PM on Monday, he will be a leader for all parts of the UK.
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I’ve written about where we at @ipprnorth.bsky.social think the devolution agenda should go next under a Burnham government. www.ippr.org/articles/on-...
On home ground: The future of devolution | IPPR
The Labour government has made an impressive start on devolution. More places have devolved powers to deliver on their regions’ priorities, more mayors hav
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📑Andy Burnham has a devolution plan. But over a quarter of England still isn't covered by a mayor. IPPR North has spent 20+ years pushing for regional power. Now is the time we could see these benefits realised - for the whole country. Find out how👇 www.ippr.org/articles/on-...
On home ground: The future of devolution | IPPR
The Labour government has made an impressive start on devolution. More places have devolved powers to deliver on their regions’ priorities, more mayors hav
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So pleased to see this project out in the world. Homelessness is the most obvious manifestation of our housing crisis, and such a visible sign of the failure of our public services. We looked at what would be needed to adopt a housing-led approach across the country 1/🧵
IPPR North@ipprnorth.bsky.social · 2mo ago🏡The day you're made homeless should be the day you're offered a home. Right now, councils can't do that. A lack of social housing means costly B&Bs and hostels instead. Our fix? Turn empty homes into second chances. Here's how 👇 📹: @msingerhobbs.bsky.social
🏡The day you're made homeless should be the day you're offered a home. Right now, councils can't do that. A lack of social housing means costly B&Bs and hostels instead. Our fix? Turn empty homes into second chances. Here's how 👇 📹: @msingerhobbs.bsky.social
🏠| NEW: Homelessness in England set to rise 25% by 2030 without action, that's 50,000 more people without a safe place to sleep. IPPR North and IPPR are urging government to turn empty homes into housing-led sanctuaries before the crisis deepens. Read the full report 👇 www.ippr.org/articles/hom...
Home truths: Housing-led approaches to homelessness | IPPR
The most meaningful progress has instead come from places where local leaders have made homelessness a priority, driving improvements in both the provision
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Devolution, skills and education, high streets - there was a lot to take in from @andyburnham.bsky.social's speech yesterday 🤔 Here's what we reckon the North needs to know 👇 📹: @maeveschaffer.bsky.social
Devolution, skills and education, high streets - there was a lot to take in from @andyburnham.bsky.social's speech yesterday 🤔 Here's what we reckon the North needs to know 👇 📹: @maeveschaffer.bsky.social
Andy Burnham is right that this country needs bold, transformative change to its economy: the status quo isn't working. Devolution brings growth for the whole country. This is not about North vs South, it's about action vs inaction. ft.com/content/bff8...
Andy Burnham sets out ‘10-year mission’ to raise living standards
Prime minister-in-waiting will also pledge to go further on devolution as scrutiny grows over his likely policies
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Today is the launch of Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority. Thrilled to be here, in a room full of people who are as passionate about devolution as we are!
💼🔟Moving some of No10's operations up to Manchester? Sounds brilliant - but it has to go with further devolution to see a truly empowered North 💪 @maeveschaffer.bsky.social talking to BBC North West Today, also featuring Northern Powerhouse Partnership's @henrimurison.bsky.social!
A No10 up North?👀 We're down. Northerners feel so far removed from politics while decisions are made for them hundreds of miles away. But - this only works if it comes with stronger devolved powers, on tax, transport spending, culture. That would TRULY transform the North.
Politics UK@politicsuk.com · 2mo ago🚨 NEW: Andy Burnham will create a "No 10 in the North" that will move parts of the Downing Street operation to Manchester [@FT]
