Nick Garland

npjgarland.bsky.social

13 October 2026 22:30

For the new @ippr.org Progressive Review, we asked members of the 2024 intake of MPs to reflect on the fundamental purpose of progressive politics. Patrick Hurley MP @patrickhurley.bsky.social argues that progressive politics is about redistributing power: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

joshemden.bsky.social

13 October 2026 15:58

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme is a middle-class subsidy, but it would be a major cost of living solution if re-prioritised for low-income homes, rather than scrapped At today's prices, a standard heat pump installation (COP 3.0) saves ~£55 vs a gas boiler, a good install saves ~£280

Institute for Public Policy Research

ippr.org

13 October 2026 13:08

The rising benefits bill is a symptom of a decade of cuts to youth services and early support that once helped prevent problems from escalating. Our research shows that young people are increasingly isolated and distressed, with 1 in 20 now reporting having no friends at all.

Institute for Public Policy Research

ippr.org

13 October 2026 13:08

Providing therapy for every child on the waiting list would cost less than 0.5% of the NHS budget. Rather than cutting support, the government should invest in early intervention to tackle problems before they escalate.

William Ellis

willellisecon.bsky.social

12 October 2026 12:24

@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: