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

Funding a social renewal: Scottish budget briefing paper

Ahead of the Scottish government budget, we analyse options for raising additional revenue to protect public services for people in Scotland

01/12/2022

Publication Briefing Devolution & local leadership Economy Budget IPPR Scotland

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

Blogs

We (still) need to replace council tax with a progressive system of local taxation

The way we fund local services in Scotland is outdated and in need of reform. Council tax is both inadequate to the needs of local authorities, and creates real risks of harm for low income household...

24/01/2023

Blog post Scotland IPPR Scotland

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