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.

Better than before: How local tax reform can help pay for recovery

This briefing marks the second in a series looking ahead to the Holyrood elections in May. It builds on IPPR Scotland’s Better Than Before report, released in September 2020, outlining the key...

12/04/2021

Publication Briefing Economy IPPR Scotland

When are we going to talk tax in Scotland?

The Covid crisis has affected us all, but it has not done so equally. We must remember that when it comes to paying for the recovery. Regardless of who wins the election in May, it’s likely that...

12/04/2021

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Publications

Securing a living income in Scotland: Towards a minimum income guarantee

The first report from our Rethinking Social Security in Scotland programme, in which we set a new direction for social security provision in Scotland, that sets our sights on securing a ‘living income’ for all.

26/03/2021

Publication Report Economy Scotland IPPR Scotland

Better than before: A 'social renewal supplement' on higher earners in Scotland

This briefing marks the first in a series looking ahead to the Holyrood elections in May.

15/03/2021

Publication Briefing Economy Scotland IPPR Scotland

Better than before: A Scotland built on social, economic, and climate justice

The first in a series of reports on how we can deliver justice in Scotland and rebuild following the Covid-19 crisis.

11/09/2020

Publication Report Economy Scotland IPPR Scotland

Blogs

The 100,000 challenge

100,000 new opportunities needed in Scotland to head off threat of highest youth unemployment levels since records began As Scotland’s schools begin to return following the Covid-19 lockdown...

27/08/2020

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Covid-19: What’s the outlook for Scotland’s workforce?

We know the health, social and economic crisis will affect us all, but we also know it won’t affect us all equally. This blog marks the start of a series of outputs through our Rethinking Social Security in Scotland programme, as we attempt to look at what Covid-19 means for financial security in Scotland.

06/05/2020

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Making the most of the Scottish Child Payment

When the Scottish Government’s plans to reduce child poverty through a Scottish Child Payment were announced earlier this month, they were warmly welcomed by activists and economists alike. But...

15/07/2019

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