IPPR Scotland

IPPR Scotland is Scotland’s progressive think tank. We are dedicated to supporting and improving public policy, working tirelessly to achieve a progressive Scotland. We are cross-party and neutral on the question of Scotland’s independence.

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Publications

Towards a living income: Short-term action towards a long-term ambition

In this report we set out short-term policy recommendations ahead of Scottish government's next programme for government.

04/08/2022

Publication Public services IPPR Scotland Briefing

Fairly reducing car use in Scottish cities: A just transition for transport for low-income households

How we can reduce car use in Scottish cities and meet the needs of people living on low incomes

12/07/2022

Publication IPPR Scotland

Universal basic services: Building financial security in Scotland

In this paper, we explore the largest costs facing families below a living income and recommend a universal basic services approach to improve financial security for people across Scotland.

09/03/2022

Publication Report Economy Public services Families Scotland IPPR Scotland

Blogs

IPPR Scotland responds to Resource Spending Review

Review ‘did not rise to the challenge’ to set Scotland on the right path for the future, warns leading think-tank Today’s Resource Spending Review failed to show where, or how the Scottish...

31/05/2022

Press Releases Economy Budget IPPR Scotland

IPPR Scotland Responds to UK Chancellor’s Cost of Living Announcement

Despite the “unnecessary delay”, IPPR Scotland welcomes long overdue UK government U-turn on cost-of-living support, paid for through a Windfall Tax The UK Chancellor’s...

26/05/2022

Press Releases Economy IPPR Scotland

IPPR Scotland responds to the Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan

IPPR Scotland has today welcomed publication of the Scottish Government’s new Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan. Among the measures welcomed by the think-tank, the Scottish Government has...

24/03/2022

Press Releases IPPR Scotland