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

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  1. Dramatic high-angle drone photograph of decommissioned oil platforms anchored in the Cromarty Firth, near Invergordon, Scotland, as the sun sets over a calm North Sea

    Allies for delivery: Rebuilding faith in Scottish politics via the North Sea

    Can Scottish politicians still build enough of a consensus to deliver meaningful change for disillusioned voters?
  2. The Scottish parliament building rises in the backdrop, foregrounded by a pond, trees and a lawn. Blue skies overhead

    Rebuilding Scotland's "New Politics": a constructive parliament to build trust in Scottish politics

    Political disillusionment is growing in Scotland, and policy is not delivering. MSPs who did not stand for re-election this year share how the parliament currently works and could be improved.

  3. 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.
  4. 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?

News

  1. 61% of Scots still back transition to net zero, report finds

  2. Scottish Parliament is not working, IPPR Scotland says in a new report

  3. IPPR Scotland responds to Programme for Government

  4. 15 years after Christie, Scotland risks repeating mistakes it warned against, IPPR Scotland says

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

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