IPPR Scotland

IPPR Scotland

IPPR Scotland shapes public policy in pursuit of a fairer, greener, more prosperous Scotland.

Through policy, research, and communications, we work to create tangible progressive change, and turn bold ideas into common sense realities. We are cross-party and neutral on the question of Scotland’s independence – but not on the question of Scotland’s future.

Latest research

  1. Celebrating 10 years of IPPR Scotland

    In celebration of our 10th anniversary, IPPR Scotland was delighted to host a daylong conference on October 29. 

  2. Scotland: Taxed enough already? Maybe not

    It is possible to make the case for progressive increases in income tax while in government. You can win the argument, and the world won’t come to an end.  
  3. A wide shot of the debating chamber at the Scottish parliament

    A return north: reflections on IPPR Scotland’s tenth anniversary conference

    There’s nothing like moving away from Scotland to remind you just how Scottish you are. 

  4. In search of the Scottish economy's 'low-hanging fruit': IPPR Scotland responds to the Muscatelli report

    The report is a serious and thoughtful analysis of what is and isn’t working in Scotland’s economic development eco-system.

News

  1. January Budget must close Scotland’s delivery gap on key priorities, says IPPR Scotland

  2. Ending the two-child limit a milestone in ending child poverty but more needed on cost of living: IPPR Scotland reacts to UK Budget

  3. IPPR poll reveals deep public skepticism about next Scottish government’s ability to deliver