The next big right-wing talking point is already online. Progressives need to get better at spotting it. I’ve written for @labourlist.bsky.social about the early-warning system progressives need to spot these arguments before they break into the mainstream. 🧵
I’ve launched a new monthly column for @labourlist.bsky.social on what progressives can learn from the right’s media machine. For the first piece, I consumed 1,000 hours of GB News, right-wing podcasts and the darker corners of the internet. Here’s what I learned 🧵
Last year we analysed some of Reform UK's tax proposals exclusively for @gurpreetnarwan.bsky.social and @news.sky.com. The tax cuts announced by Reform were both hugely expensive (costing £59bn a year) and highly regressive, benefiting the wealthiest households the most 🧵
We are delighted to be joined by Rt Hon Liz Kendall, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, to hear about the government’s plans to encourage and support people – particularly disabled people and those living with ill-health – back into meaningful work.
Fantastic new research from my colleagues @praneshippr.bsky.social & Simone Gasperin on threats to the UK manufacturing sector from Trump's tariffs... But it's not all bad news, by going for green we can save jobs, boost growth and help the climate. Story on tomorrow's Mirror front page 👇
Jamie Whitehead@jamiewhitehead.bsky.social · last yr.The Daily Mirror: Carnage #TomorrowsPapersToday
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 👇
"The man leading the think tank behind Starmerism." The @newstatesman.com profiles our executive director, @harryqp.bsky.social. @rmcunliffe.bsky.social 👇 www.newstatesman.com/politics/202...
Harry Quilter-Pinner: “Progressives need better answers”
The man leading the think tank behind Starmerism on reinventing the economy.
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🗽 Is Britain ready for Trump v2? No, says Dr Parth Patel. For the first time since 1945, the UK and the USA might not stand for the same things. #ICYMI: IPPR's Parth on BBC #PoliticsLive 👇
First front page story of the year for @ippr.bsky.social, check out the full report here 👉 www.ippr.org/articles/mod...
Modernising elections: How to get voters back | IPPR
One in every two adults living in this country voted at the 2024 general election. This is the lowest share of the population to vote since universal suffr
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Jack Surfleet@jacksurfleet.bsky.social · 2y agoThursday's GUARDIAN: Ten dead after truck flying IS flag drives into crowd in New Orleans #TomorrowsPapersToday
