IPPR North

IPPR North is the dedicated think tank for the north of England, with bases in Manchester and Newcastle.

IPPR North responds to Chancellor’s cost of living announcement

Zoë Billingham, director of IPPR North said:   “The Chancellor’s announcement today was needlessly delayed, causing hardship and anxiety for millions. Although well overdue, it’s right that...

26/05/2022

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Breaking the 'Red Wall': What the 2022 local elections tell us about the politics of the North and the Midlands

The Westminster commentariat has been quick to dissect the 2022 local elections. As night follows day, the narrative has quickly pivoted to what these results might mean for this government’s future,...

11/05/2022

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Media

Voters sold on mayor’s bold buses vision

A range of elections took place across South Yorkshire last Thursday. This included local council elections, the election of a directly elected mayor in Doncaster and the election of the mayor for...

13/05/2022

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IPPR North responds to the Queen’s Speech

Zoë Billingham, director of IPPR North said: “This Parliament must prioritise turning the levelling up rhetoric into reality. The agenda has stalled because of government’s inaction and is...

10/05/2022

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Leading think tank for the North welcomes new Director

Zoë Billingham is the new director of IPPR North, the leading think tank for the north of England. She joins IPPR North from the Centre for Progressive Policy where she was co-director, jointly...

26/04/2022

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Reports

Net zero places: A community-powered response to the climate crisis

The result of working with communities in Liverpool and Anglesey, this report provides a vision for what net zero places could like drawn from their hopes for the future.

16/02/2022

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