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
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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.
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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.
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👇 @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 👇
Isn’t the question how much growth is felt across regions and groups of people. US growth rate is high but inequality is huge - so not surprising populism is thriving
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...
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.
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Across Europe we are seeing a rise in toxic far right views among boys and young men. Parties like Reform are capitalising on this.
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The post-cold war peace dividend is over. Increasing defence spending is the right move. But this can't be funded solely through cuts.
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Politicians promised to build back better after Covid. This has not been done.
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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
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.
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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.
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...
🚨 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.
Up early to do Today programme on money in politics. Should Elon Musk be allowed to donate £100m to Reform? No. We should cap donations at £100k and crack down on foreign donations to political parties. @ippr.bsky.social research out on this soon.
