This week, we launched the Austrian Women’s Salon - a place to support and connect with each other. Together with the Austrian Embassy’s Deputy Head of Mission Katharina Rauscher and the FCA’s Alina Khachik, we brought together leaders from across industries at @austriainuk.bsky.social (…)

My own thoughts for @cityam.com.web.brid.gy @alysdenby.bsky.social www.cityam.com/chaos-may-we...

Chaos may well be preferable to Keir Starmer's unyielding blankness

Keir Starmer's promise for change is as convincing as a bad boyfriend's. MPs may well decide they prefer chaos to this neverending blandness.

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🚀Thrilled to launch Arguably with @georgeeaton.bsky.social and a top-tier roster of columnists. The battle for clicks means ideas and debate too often struggle for airtime. Arguably is built on the belief there's a real appetite for something different and we want to meet it. www.arguably.uk

Arguably | George Eaton | Substack

The new home of progressive ideas and debate. Click to read Arguably, a Substack publication. Launched 3 days ago.

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George Eaton@georgeeaton.bsky.social · 6mo ago

🚨I’m delighted to announce the launch of Arguably – a new publication for progressive ideas and debate – alongside @camvargas.bsky.social. Columnists include @benjudah.bsky.social, @davidlawrenceuk.bsky.social and @ZoeGrunewald.bsky.social. Subscribe now to receive our launch piece: Arguably.uk

🚨I’m delighted to announce the launch of Arguably – a new publication for progressive ideas and debate – alongside @camvargas.bsky.social. Columnists include @benjudah.bsky.social, @davidlawrenceuk.bsky.social and @ZoeGrunewald.bsky.social. Subscribe now to receive our launch piece: Arguably.uk

Arguably | George Eaton | Substack

The new home of progressive ideas and debate. Click to read Arguably, a Substack publication. Launched 3 days ago.

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Immigration is a big issue for the UK public. There’s no way around it. Many Brits feel left behind, feel devoid of opportunity and functioning public services. But denying the contribution immigrants make to the UK economy is a fool’s errand. Me on @gbhnews.bsky.social

Shifting NHS care from hospitals to the community (highstreets, town centres, etc) eases pressure on hospitals and brings care closer to those who need it. It’s not just smart policy, it’s popular: 58% of Brits want the Government to prioritise local NHS services. @prafulnargund.bsky.social 📽️👇

GGF‘s @theresabis.bsky.social on @gbnewsonline.bsky.social talking about the importance of transport in boosting regional equality. Good transport links are amongst the top reasons for a strong local economy - it’s a policy area where Govt can make a tangible impact on voters. More to come..

The @bankofengland.bsky.social’s Monetary Policy Committee holds interest rates at 4.25%. Interest rates are at a stand-still as the Bank navigates a highly unpredictable international environment. Our response 👇

TV-Nachrichten bleiben in Ö. die meistgenutzte Nachrichtenquelle und auch - mit Abstand - für die meisten Menschen ihre „Hauptnachrichtenquelle“, sagt der Reuters Digital News Report 2025:

Listen to me yap about the slump in trade with the US I did this with a swollen eye bc apparently am getting allergies at my big age so be nice

The Good Growth Foundation@goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social · last yr.

📊A big week in politics 📊 Following the Spending Review, today‘s GDP figures proved a sharp contrast to recent positive soundings on the economy. GGF‘s @theresabis.bsky.social unpacks what they actually mean.

Lots to unpick from today's spending review. But the proof will have to be in the pudding for voters to get on side - and they want results fast. Almost 50% of swing voters expect to feel growth benefits in the next two years 👇

The Good Growth Foundation@goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social · last yr.

Every Briton - young and old - must be able to access opportunity, training and good work. That’s good growth. But the Government needs to go fast. Over 70% expect to see the benefits of growth in 4 years, while almost 50% of swing voters expect to feel them in 2 years.

Proud of the team. We've spent some time now rolling out the pitch for a new deal with the EU. Last few days alone, covered in @bloomberg.com, @theipaper.com, @cityam.bsky.social & @thespectator1828.bsky.social. Much more to come

The Good Growth Foundation@goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social · last yr.

The UK and EU are finally turning the page. We called for a common sense deal - and now progress is taking place on all four policy areas we set out. This is a win for UK-wide growth, and avoids key concerns of the public. 📣 Statement from our Director, @prafulnargund.bsky.social 👇

Very interesting chart from the new @goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social @prafulnargund.bsky.social report on the UK-EU reset. It suggests there's more room for the Labour government to be ambitious with the EU than they're currently willing to admit.

Broadcast debut on @lbc.co.uk and @gbnewsonline.bsky.social yesterday. Simply - key to getting voters on board is putting more money into their pockets. Big focus now on Govt's plans for boosting productivity and bringing down the cost of living.

The Good Growth Foundation@goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social · last yr.

The @goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social's @theresabis.bsky.social on @gbnewsonline.bsky.social yesterday, reacting to the Prime Minister's speech. The Government has to address the lack of trust voters have in politicians and make sure growth translates into more money in people's pockets. Watch here:

The UK-EU summit holds great opportunity - from Youth Mobility to defence. But any decisions must respect voters’ red lines. GGF's Billie Coulson on GB News talking about our latest report

Labour MPs are confident the UK-US trade deal could improve Britain's economic position — and help them electorally. But the public are still not fans of Trump — as some eyebrow raising JL Partners polling for the Good Growth Foundation makes very clear. www.politico.eu/article/dona...

Donald Trump is a bigger threat to UK than terrorists, poll says

Almost a quarter of Brits thought the U.S. president is the biggest risk to national security — second only to Russia.

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'The Third Rail' out today!🗞️🚨 Yesterday's preview briefing of the report made for v lively discussion on the path to a stronger relationship w/Europe. Joined by stellar speakers @liambyrnemp.bsky.social, @jakerichardsmp.bsky.social, @prafulnargund.bsky.social and Allie Renison. Read on below..

The Good Growth Foundation@goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social · last yr.

Today we are launching 'The Third Rail' - our new report on how Britain can repair its broken relationship with the European Union without reigniting the divisions of Brexit. For too long, this issue has been untouchable. That has to change.

Today we are launching 'The Third Rail' - our new report on how Britain can repair its broken relationship with the European Union without reigniting the divisions of Brexit. For too long, this issue has been untouchable. That has to change.

Big week for domestic politics, followed by big big weeks for international politics. Our upcoming EU-UK research speaks to both. Who are the voters leaving Labour for Reform? How do they really feel about our relationship with the EU? And crucially, what do they want from it?

Praful Nargund@prafulnargund.bsky.social · last yr.

Delighted to see a small preview in @observeruk.bsky.social editorial of our upcoming work on the UK-EU relationship. Trump is definitely a push factor for a closer relationship. There are political realities that must be respected, but a pragmatic approach can get a closer relationship.

"Right now we're trying to strike a trade deal with America. How can we trust that it's worth the paper that it is written on?" Praful Nargund, Director of the Good Growth Foundation tells @vicderbyshire.bsky.social about his fears over a US trade deal. #Newsnight

The UK needs a closer relationship with the EU - but we can't reopen the Brexit debate. See @prafulnargund.bsky.social on @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social outlining how the Gov can secure a better deal on trade and defence while avoiding political pitfalls.

The UK is facing a crisis of economic inactivity - and Trump's tariffs will only make it worse. That's why GGF is campaigning for a NICs holiday for businesses who hire people currently on long-term sickness or disability benefits. Read @lucygjwhite.bsky.social in @bloomberg.com

Era-defining tariffs call for era-defining diplomacy with the UK's biggest trading partner. Time to pick friends carefully. 👇

The Good Growth Foundation@goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social · 2y ago

The UK can be a safe haven in an ocean of chaos. Today’s speech was a welcome shift from the PM but symbolism isn’t strategy. We need bold thinking, stronger EU ties and serious support for British industry. GGF director, @prafulnargund.bsky.social's, response to the PM’s remarks:

blue sky today feeling v like if sunday scaries were real and happening to everyone all at once

Me trying not to post the results of our EU/UK research rn @goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social report (and lowkey pet project) out in May. If you wanna hear about it before, get in touch. Lots on defence, national security concerns, obvs CoL too. And how to talk about it all w/o being certified as Remoaner.

a man in a white shirt and gray vest is tying his tie .

ALT: a man in a white shirt and gray vest is tying his tie .

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In headlines, less is more

The Economist@economist.com · 2y ago

Investors, consumers and companies are showing the first signs of souring on Donald Trump’s vision. With his aggressive and erratic protectionism, he is playing with fire econ.st/41tx87X

First taste of @goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social Business Survey of over 1,000 firms, in today's @thetimes.com 🩺 78% of biz want more Govt action to boost workforce physical or mental health 🌍 More than half say greater access to the EU market is their top priority www.thetimes.com/business-mon...

Ministers urged to boost workers’ health

A survey has found that three quarters of businesses think the government should be doing more to cut Britain’s high rates of economic inactivity

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News today that real wages, adjusted for inflation, are rising: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Yet just *1%* of voters think their income is rising faster than prices in the shops. Neat eg that accords with @goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social's recent work: www.goodgrowthfoundation.co.uk/mind-the-gro...

@rosaprince.bsky.social for @bloomberg.com - laying out @goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social research on voters' opinion re. growth - and why Govt growth mission has to be geared, unequivocally, towards improving the cost of living. Piece is free to read for 7 days - do check it out.

Rosa Prince@rosaprince.bsky.social · 2y ago

My latest for @opinion.bloomberg.com on why Labour needs to go further to sell its growth agenda to voters (gift link so free for 7 days) www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...