IPPR Scotland

⚠️ Scotland could be sleepwalking into austerity ⚠️ 🔴Our new analysis warns looming public sector job cuts could hollow out essential services just as demand rises. 📢The choices made now will shape Scotland’s public services for years. Read here ⤵️ ippr.org/articles/more-…

Andy Burnham has one chance to make a first impression. His first moves should demonstrate a clear political project whilst delivering for tangible outcomes for ordinary people now. Read this blog from @harry_qp and I for @IPPR for our view on what they could be.

🏭⚡Industrial strategy means joining up energy, transport, skills and procurement so places like Port Talbot, Scunthorpe and Aberdeen can lead the industries of the future, creating good jobs and lasting local growth. 📺️ @Narayanator for @BBCWales 👇

📑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👇 ippr.org/articles/on-ho…

📻On the Quiet Riot podcast, "Kenny Campbell is joined by someone who knows the Scottish political scene extremely well: Stephen Boyd, director of the progressive think tank IPPR Scotland." @stephenboydecon @MrKennyCampbell podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/b-s…

❓Should Scotland worry about the economic impacts of an ageing population? Read @stephenboydecon in the @heraldscotland to know more. ☑️Hint: The answer is in better investment. heraldscotland.com/opinion/262630…

✍️Following the recent anti-Muslim attacks on Leith Walk, @sukhadatatke reflects on and the rise of the far-right, racism and anti-immigrant protests across Scotland for @heraldscotland heraldscotland.com/politics/holyr…

“Inequality is important because it is psychologically harmful to grow up in a society where you know that you’re being left behind,” @davehawkey_ quoted in this nuanced article on child poverty by Louise Wilson in @HolyroodDaily holyrood.com/inside-politic…

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿15 years ago today, the Christie Commission set out a bold vision for Scotland's public services. Most agreed change was needed. But its recommendations were never fully implemented. ☠️What did happen next was what it had warned against. 🎙️Hear it from @davehawkey_

WE'RE HIRING | IPPR is looking for a creative digital storyteller with a passion for creating content that people want to watch, share and engage with. If that is you, apply here 👇 ippr.org/jobs/digital-c…

New PM and new Scottish parliament must seize “double reset” to deliver for the people and the planet. Read our full statement here ⤵️ippr.org/media-office/n…

🪧 NEW REPORT: The idea that young men are turning towards right-wing politics is overstated. Our data shows they are becoming more progressive, but increasingly alienated from politics. We set out how to give young people a real voice 👇 ippr.org/articles/a-gen…

Stephen Boyd IPPR, “We must deal with the (fiscal gap) seriously, through spending cuts or tax rises, or in a non-serious fashion, as most manifestos do, through pretending this gap can be met via economic growth or public service reform measures.” heraldscotland.com/news/26074300.…

🚨 | NEW REPORT: No one should be pushed into homelessness after leaving asylum accommodation. Ministers must act now to prevent a repeat of the 2023 spike - with enough notice, earlier council data and practical move-on support. 🔗 ippr.org/articles/closi…

Once again, we are seeing a tragic event being exploited by the far right - this time in Belfast - to sow division, target people of colour and incite violence. Something has to change. Here's our response 👇

"It’s a strange, timid kind of social democracy; one that lacks the confidence to level with citizens that expanding the range of services... requires all taxpayers to contribute more." @stephenboydecon's latest column in @heraldscotland ⤵️ heraldscotland.com/news/26166638.…

🏗️The PM has backed northern mayors to build. And it's about time, Leeds has been waiting 30 years for a tram. Now we must go further: let mayors keep a share of what they earn when their economies grow. 🏘️That's how you really get Britain building. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

🤖 | NEW REPORT: AI is reshaping work, and too often workers are paying the price. In this new paper, @evansjoseph_ sets out a new generation of worker rights so AI works for people, not just profits. Read more here 👇 ippr.org/articles/strik…

"The debate about public sector reform during the election campaign was utterly lamentable... The elevation of public service reform to a distinct Cabinet Secretary post is encouraging..." @stephenboydecon spoke to @andrewlearmonth for @heraldscotland heraldscotland.com/news/26125268.…

After a lethargic Holyrood campaign, a new @IPPRScotland blog from @davehawkey_ reflects on the outcome and pre-election polling showing Scottish voters prefer a government reflecting their values over one focused on resolving issues in day-to-day life. ippr.org/articles/const…