Why have so many incumbent world leaders lost elections in the last few years? It's a symptom of our broken economic system, says @dhnnjyn.bsky.social on BBC World Service.

Our latest analysis has challenged the idea that airport expansion will lead to economic growth. @dhnnjyn.bsky.social was on the BBC World Service talking about the economic, climate, and social impacts of our approach to aviation.

Feeling bamboozled by the #AutumnBudget? Tune into this very special crossover episode of the New Economics Podcast, alongside @macrodosepod.bsky.social and Over the Top Under the Radar. Out now!

In today's Budget speech the Chancellor acknowledged that freezing tax thresholds will affect "working people" (mentioned only 5 times in today's speech). I do wish she had gone further on taxing those who don't need to work & looked again at her choice framework www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

A decade of national renewal? Not exactly. The chancellor's public investment plans don't come close to our historic investment levels. Underinvestment has left us with sewage in our rivers, constant railway disruptions, crumbling schools and a shortage of hospital beds.

Reacting to the chancellor’s autumn budget, our chief executive, @dhnnjyn.bsky.social, warns that revenue from tax rises will largely not improve living standards or public services. Read our statement in full: neweconomics.org/2025/11/autu...

This is thread is well worth a read for anyone interested in how today's Budget will impact energy prices and cost of living

👀Looks like this government is scrapping the two child limit! This is good news for the thousands of children who will be lifted out of poverty and for the economy. Previous NEF analysis found this would reduce the economic cost of child poverty by £3.2bn a year.

According to OBR "curtain raiser" the Budget will increase taxes by £26 billion by 29/30 but a huge proportion of these changes (£18 billion) allocated to doubling headroom. Surely this is the moment to invest more in public services and helping people with the cost of living?

It's budget day! I hope the Chancellor can deliver a plan that tackles the structural problems in our economy and reduces inequality. Here are the five things that I'd like to see happen today.

"The only way the government can address the multiple crises it faces is to take bold action this budget but it must also level with the public about the challenges ahead." 👇 New blog by our chief economist, Lydia Prieg, ahead of tomorrow's budget. neweconomics.org/2025/11/time...

The 'never here Keir' smears are misplaced. Britain gains from leadership at the G20 and on the world stage argues @dhnnjyn.bsky.social

Good to talk to @ajenglish.bsky.social about the #G20SouthAfrica Leaders' Declaration. The report I mention is "G20 at a Crossroads" by @neweconomics.bsky.social @cesr.bsky.social IEJ, CPS & Transforma can be found at neweconomics.org/2025/11/the-g2…

Kudos to President @cyrilramaphosabsky.bsky.social for publishing G20 Leaders' Declaration, despite US objections, & for strong language on inequality, debt etc. But, with 27 refs to "voluntary" in 30 pages, it doesn't deliver decisive action the world needs dirco.gov.za/g20-south-af...

"We're living through an inequality emergency". NEF chief exec. @dhnnjyn.bsky.social is in Johannesburg ahead of the G20 summit calling on leaders to take action. We need: 💸 taxes on the super-rich 💰 corporate taxes 🌍 real action on climate change Watch. Share. Demand your government acts now.

"The world is watching not only for market stability but also for human and economic security" - a clear call from South African Minister Kenneth Morolong at our G20 report launch. I hope leaders flying into Joburg #G20Summit today answer the call

This G20 Summit is a reminder that we have to do multilateralism very differently going forward. Some reflections drawing on our G20 at a crossroads report www.linkedin.com/posts/dsrisk...?

As leaders start arriving in Johannesburg for the #G20 Summit, I am glad that President @cyrilramaphosabsky.bsky.social has put fighting inequality at the heart of the agenda. Being in Joburg is a stark reminder of the inequality crisis facing the world.

"Every society in the world has an extreme poverty line. Why couldn't we have a line where we believe a household couldn't hold more wealth?" 💸 @dhnnjyn.bsky.social | @neweconomics.bsky.social #ChartingOurCourse #Compass

Let’s bridge community divides and tackle the issues people care about most. Join @dhnnjyn.bsky.social in supporting our campaign for a rolling citizens’ assembly in Greater Manchester. Join and donate at www.858.org.uk/pledge #deliberativedemocracy #democracy #CitizensAssembly #manchester

Am looking forward to speaking at @keeleworldaffairs.bsky.social this evening. An amazing line up of 1000 speakers over 45 years - and a great example of civil society at its best, running Europe's largest continuing educational initiative in international politics. www.kwaku.org.uk/Speakers.html

Tax wealth to address the extraordinary levels of inequality in our society OR punish people still struggling with the increasing cost of living? The chancellor must make the right choice in the budget. @dhnnjyn.bsky.social writes for the @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

'Are we a nation of fools for buying into manifesto pledges in the first place?' Amid concerns of Budget tax rises, @matthew-wright.bsky.social and @dhnnjyn.bsky.social discuss the 'conspiracy of silence among mainstream politicians about the state of public finances'.

If the Government really wants to serve the interests of working people, it should ask those who don't have to work to contribute their fair share rather than taxing those who work but struggling to get by. My thoughts for @theguardian.com

I see this post is, rightly, generating pushback on whether the Government really is green. But it begs the question: what is the *best* thing Starmer's premiership will be remembered for? I suspect finding negatives will be easy but am genuinely curious about positive legacies. Suggestions?

Good to see the Prime Minister staying strong on the green transition and committed to internationalism. My guess is historians will see these as the most positive legacies of Starmer's premiership. And even more likely if the Government goes further, faster! www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Here's the report that I mention that estimates that the number of super-rich living in London actually *increased* by 10% last year. So much for an exodus! www.cnbc.com/2025/10/22/w...

Super useful thread for anyone interested in wealth taxes - and social justice.

Looking forward to joining @alimiraj.bsky.social for Cross Questions between 8-9pm tonight. Tune into @lbc.co.uk for an hour of discussion and debate about today's big stories

What can we learn from previous societies where rampant inequality undermined social cohesion, in many cases to the point of collapse? We've just published the write-up of our event with Dr Luke Kemp, author of 'Goliath's Curse', with @dhnnjyn.bsky.social and @warstudieskcl.bsky.social

For more Dominic Caddick and @dhnnjyn.bsky.social wrote about why we need a new fiscal framework for @thefabians.bsky.social. Find it here. fabians.org.uk/publication/...

The wealth gap between rich and poor increased by over 50% from 2011 to 2021, to over £11.5 trillion. Find out more about the impacts on our society, economy, democracy and environment, and what we can do about it, from our updated Wealth Gap Risk Register.

Read the report here with contributions from @meghillier.bsky.social, @liambyrnemp.bsky.social & @theobertram.bsky.social. We also hear from @dhnnjyn.bsky.social at @neweconomics.bsky.social who makes the case for changing the fiscal rules. fabians.org.uk/publication/...

It feels bittersweet to be at the UN HQ on the day it turns 80. Yes, a day to celebrate what the United Nations system has achieved in these eight decades. But, watching as the flags were being hoisted this morning reminded how fragile the system is today.

📆 Starting at 4pm - don't miss this great #IMFmeetings event. 📺 Watch online: https://worldbank.pulse.ly/uhflhpawgy

For too long the development sector has ignored rising wealth inequality. Orgs like the World Bank & the IMF have a key role to play in measuring & addressing extreme wealth. Join this great panel at next week's Annuals at 11am EST on 15 Oct. Livestream at www.worldbank.org/en/events/20...

Very disappointing to see the Shadow Chancellor is proposing massive cuts to welfare and aid if elected. A tragedy that a party @conservatives.bsky.social that led the world in legislating to spend 0.7% of GNI on aid now wants to drop it to 0.1% at a time of rising need www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

If the prime minister is serious about renewal, then we cannot wait on growth that may never come. @dhnnjyn.bsky.social responds to Keir Starmer's conference speech

🚨 PANEL EVENT Join us for a panel & drinks reception unpacking fresh insights from our new project — Who Owns Britain? — which investigates who owns our essential services & how we can rebuild the country. 🗓️ 30/09 7PM 📍 Labour Party Conference 🔗 RSVP www.eventbrite.com/e/who-owns-b...

Even in dark times, we know people have successfully challenged power & won 4 new books explain that movements are about organizing, growing communities, and building power among people to effect change @benphillips76.bsky.social, @dhnnjyn.bsky.social, @sarahschulman.bsky.social & Marshall Ganz

Protecting civic freedoms is essential to protecting democracy. It feels hugely disproportionate to treat peaceful protesters as terrorists. Our view on the weekend's arrests.

The arrest of nearly 500 peaceful protestors on Saturday is just the latest attack on civic freedoms in the UK. We may think of the UK as a vibrant democracy but the developments of the last few years are really worrying, as catalogued in the CIVICUS Monitor monitor.civicus.org/country/unit... 1/2

Thanks Natalie. Will keep you posted if the invite comes in... 😀

To hear more about the latest figures from @ONS join us at 13.00 for our online Work Matters event with @dhnnjyn.bsky.social of @neweconomics.bsky.social, @naomiclayton.bsky.social of @employmentstudies.bsky.social & Delphine Strauss of @financialtimes.com (10/10): eventbrite.co.uk/e/work-matte...

Good to hear @eddavey.libdems.org.uk put cheaper, more accessible renewable energy at the heart of the @libdems.org.uk vision for the future of the British economy. And glad he sees "fiscal responsibility as a means not an end in itself". @ippr.org

Today's Leeds Reforms & Mansion House speech are based on two problematic myths: that financial services hold the key to good growth & that regulations are holding us back. Some reflections on another exciting day in economic policy.

A great piece from my colleague Hollie Wright in the @newstatesman.com exposing the myth behind the great British wealth exodus #wealthtax www.newstatesman.com/politics/202...

We need a fundamental redesign of our tax system. @dhnnjyn.bsky.social sets out why on CNN

"They could have done this very differently... they could have changed the rules." @dhnnjyn.bsky.social was on the Bloomberg UK Politics podcast to discuss Labour's first year in government

Shame that the @financialfairness.bsky.social trust is being wound up. Such a thoughtful funder providing precious resources to timely work to understand and support fairness. And a good example of corporate philanthropy at its best. www.thetimes.com/business-mon...