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. Wildfires and climate change | Dave Hawkey from IPPR Scotland speaks to Lewis Goodall on LBC

    Europe’s heatwaves and the wildfires in the Cairngorms are a stark reminder that climate extremes are here.  The Scottish government must act now with a clear plan to prepare for what's coming.
  2. Scottish parliament building at Holyrood and Calton Hill, Edinburgh

    Constructive coalitions? What the election means for the seventh session of the Scottish parliament

    What do the results of the 2026 Scottish parliament election tell us about how Scottish politics is changing? What do progressive parties need to do to get back on track?

  3. Must try harder: do the Holyrood 2026 manifestos meet our tests?

  4. What makes a good Holyrood 2026 manifesto?

    IPPR Scotland sets out five key tests

News

  1. 15 years after Christie, Scotland risks repeating mistakes it warned against, IPPR Scotland says

  2. New PM and new Scottish parliament must seize “double reset” to deliver for people and planet, says IPPR Scotland

  3. IPPR Scotland reacts to Holyrood election result, sets out six immediate tasks