India Gerritsen

Researcher

India is a researcher at IPPR North.

India joined IPPR North in June 2024. She has previously worked as a researcher for Gateshead Council’s Public Service Reform team, Nexus transport, and for a local MP.

She also has experience working directly with service users as a support worker and working for the VCSE sector, specifically around sexual violence against women, homelessness, and charity governance.

India has a MA in International Politics, Global Justice and Ethics, and a BA in History and History of Art from Newcastle University. Her academic research has won awards and publication. Her interests include structural violence and power, gender, homelessness, and housing.

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  1. A young woman with a long ponytail sits looking out of a bus window

    State of the North 2025 - The kids aren't alright: How to deliver for young people in the North

    This year’s State of the North report highlights how regional inequality exacerbates the growing challenges facing many young northerners. 

  2. Mayors in motion: one year of the North’s newest mayors

    One year ago today, northern voters chose two new Labour mayors – Kim McGuinness in the North East, and David Skaith in York & North Yorkshire. 
  3. A house halfway through being built: half of it is complete and the other half reveals exposed timbers and scaffolding

    Simply about supply? How housing issues vary by region

    Why we need a place-informed approach to deliver new homes across the country.

  4. Reflections on International Women's Day 2025

    In a world that currently seems increasingly dominated by ‘strong man’ politics and macho posturing, this International Women’s Day it seems more important than ever to take stock of where we are on the representation of women in politics. 

  5. Change you can board: Delivering better, greener buses

    The bus services bill is an opportunity to ensure reform really means thriving, green 21st century local bus networks in England.

  6. Not as cheap as you think: Housing in the North East

    While the North East ranks as the top region for affordability in England, safe, secure homes are out of reach for many.