Strengthening the think tank sector in Scotland
This report considers the think tank sector in Scotland, its history and potential ways to strengthen the sector in the future.
This report considers the think tank sector in Scotland, its history and potential ways to strengthen the sector in the future.
At a time of great upheaval, uncertainty and division, instead of looking inward this year’s State of the North looks outward – to the country and across the developed world to show how the North...
This valedictory essay is a series of reflections about the past, the present and the future of the north of England marking my departure as director of IPPR North. Although these are personal...
The devolution of greater powers over taxes and benefits to the Scottish parliament offers Scotland opportunities to both offset short-term challenges to its fiscal position, and to develop its own...
This week saw the publication of the Scottish Conservatives’ Independent Tax Commission. The report is pretty much the first insight that any of Scotland’s political parties have given us into their...
With decentralisation certain to be one of the most vital issues facing the next parliament, our 'decentralisation dashboard' offers an illustrated guide to the strength and nature of each party's...
This report sets out to examine the potential impact of devolution for cities such as Bristol and regions such as the west of England – both the challenges and opportunities that flow from...
The first priority is of course Scotland: divisions need to be healed and the country needs to come together. Unionist and nationalist politicians can demonstrate their commitment to such unity by...
A 10-year programme of English decentralisation, spanning parliaments and built on cross-party support, is urgently required – starting now. Over the past century, England has become one of...
It is 100 years since the Irish Home Rule Bill reached the statute book, only to lie there dead on the mortuary table of British imperial history. The Irish war of independence consigned it to the...