William Ellis

willellisecon.bsky.social

12 October 2026 14:29

@theifs.bsky.social did great analysis here, but the £35bn “black hole” reporting is misleading. This is an “illustrative total” of extra spending in 2030/31, depending on policy choices and how pressures develop - not a fixed bill for the Autumn Budget. Here’s why:

Steve Akehurst

steveakehurst.bsky.social

01 October 2026 10:22

NEW: How does Burnham’s conference speech land with voters when they see it it? In short, very well it seems. A thread on some new video testing of the PM’s speech among voters by @persuasionuk.bsky.social Top line findings and some caveats below! 🧵👇

UCL Policy Lab

uclpolicylab.bsky.social

28 September 2026 01:06

Up next, standing room only again for The Big Tax Debate with Wendy Carlin (@stoneeconucl.bsky.social), @jeevunsandher.bsky.social, @chrisbelfield.bsky.social ( @jrf-uk.bsky.social) and @rachaelhenry.bsky.social ( @ippr.org).

UCL Policy Lab

uclpolicylab.bsky.social

27 September 2026 12:52

Then straight on to a topical debate where next on tax for the Labour Government, with our partners @stoneeconucl.bsky.social and @jrf-uk.bsky.social, and @jeevunsandher.bsky.social @rachaelhenry.bsky.social and @chrisbelfield.bsky.social. Expect expert reaction to today's social care announcement.

Institute for Public Policy Research

ippr.org

21 September 2026 20:12

Young people shouldn't have to rely on a 'postcode lottery' to access employment opportunities. Our recent report found that regions with less suitable opportunities for young people also tend to have higher NEET rates. Here's @rachaelhenry.bsky.social on GB news this morning.