Energising and hopeful @cnliberalism.org action summit in DC this week with 300+ young people debating ideas for the future. Enjoyed the debate w/ Francis Fukuyama, Shikha Dalmia, Art Eggleton, Jeremiah Johnson on liberalism and w/ Rep Laura Friedman, Pete Brodnitz, and Will Marshall on voter trust

When Keir Starmer said he was returning Labour to the service of working people, he meant it. Good to talk Labour politics and the electoral strategy underpinning their political direction with Tim Shipman for The Spectator Coffee House Shots: www.spectator.co.uk/podcast/labo...

Proud to launch this report with @deborahmattinson.bsky.social Tom Brookes for PPI Thanks to Labour Together and Progressive Britain for co-hosting our launch events today www.progressivepolicy.org/build-back-b...

Preview of next week’s research with @debmattin.bsky.social for Progressive Policy Institute on how the global center-left can build back belief between government and the people In @theobserveruk.bsky.social observer.co.uk/news/opinion...

PODCAST🎙️Ending in tears: Labour’s first year in government @jillongovt.bsky.social, Claire Ainsley and @samfr.bsky.social join @drhannahwhite.bsky.social to weigh up the government’s highs and lows – and what comes next. Listen in full🎧 www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/podcast/insi...

So looking forward to this: former Congressman Tim Ryan and senior advisor to PPI in conversation with Anushka Asthana, C4 News U.S. Editor, at the @instituteforgovernment.org.uk Sign up to join in person or online here: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/inside...

Looking forward to launching the Building Back Britain report this evening with Labour Growth Group and WPI Strategy - packed full of industry-led ideas to deliver stronger productivity and growth across the country Previewed in today’s Times and City AM www.thetimes.com/article/3ba2...

New piece from me in today’s @nytimes.com - the progressive case for immigration control www.nytimes.com/2025/06/19/o...

Such a pleasure to chat with @nickbryantoz.bsky.social in Sydney on what the global center left can learn from the recent Australian election for ABC. Extraordinary circumstances means there’s no easy win here - vital the center left learns the right lessons early www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...

Governing from the Centre Left in the 2020s Collection featuring Portugal NZ US Australia & Germany @eunicegoes.bsky.social Grant Duncan @claire-ainsley.bsky.social @emilyrosefoley.bsky.social & Rob Manwaring Jörg Michael Dostal @pjsloman.bsky.social politicalquarterly.org.uk/collections/...

The state needs serious reform to work better for those it’s meant to serve. It’s critical to the future of democracy. Delighted @re-state.bsky.social is here for the challenge, and to be part of their launch essays:

Looking forward to this WPI Strategy local election results analysis tomorrow. Register via [email protected]

Pleased to be published in @theneweuropean.bsky.social with Deborah Mattinson on new research for PPI on what’s driving populism in Germany, and how the centre left needs to have an urgent alternative for voters who want change: www.theneweuropean.co.uk/deborah-matt...

Superb - and accessible - explainer on how Trump’s trade war is about to make working Americans poorer from PPI President Will Marshall 👇 thehill.com/opinion/fina...

New in @liberalpatriot.bsky.social for PPI www.liberalpatriot.com/p/what-us-de...

I could do without the macho imagery and language of chainsaws and the like. But the centre left has to grip reforming the state so it works better for people. A pleasure to talk to Sonia Sodha and David Willetts for this week’s BBC Radio 4 Week in Westminster: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

If Trump’s tariffs stand, American families will in reality get higher costs for everyday goods like groceries and medicines, while American manufacturers, builders, and farmers will see production costs spike - @progressivepolicy.org @ebgresser.bsky.social www.progressivepolicy.org/ppi-statemen...

Join us and @policyatkings.bsky.social on 4 Feb as we discuss the role inequality is playing in fuelling populist politics, with @liambyrnemp.bsky.social, @claire-ainsley.bsky.social , @benansell.bsky.social, @hamidaali.bsky.social and @peterhyman.bsky.social 👇 fairnessfoundation.com/posts/the-re...

As Trump is sworn into office, Democrats start down the difficult road to reconnect with voters. Writing for FGF, @claire-ainsley.bsky.social maps a path forward for the Dems and asks what a second Trump term means for the UK govt & global centre-left ⬇️ futuregovforum.substack.com/p/going-glob...

A thoughtful and informed analysis of today’s political labels by @benansell.bsky.social - so enjoyable to have a proper discussion with Giles Dilnot from @conservativehome.bsky.social and @sarahobolt.bsky.social Listen again via @BBCSounds www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Good discussion with @shelaghfogarty.bsky.social and and @JoannaNicolas on @lbc.co.uk this lunchtime on Keir Starmer’s commitment to implement mandatory reporting of abuse. Child abuse victims deserve action to prevent future cases, not being used for political ends.

Good news for the Govt to start the year - new research for @WPI_Strategy in today’s @FT @thetimes @politico shows U.K. business leaders more positive about investment in the U.K. in 2025 than 2024, with the UK’s political stability the single most important factor:

Read the full report from @debmattinson @Will_PPI and I for @ppi on the US election analysis and what next for Democrats: www.progressivepolicy.org/ppi-2024-ele...

Lessons for Labour and centre-left from the US election - @debmattinson and I writing in for today’s Observer ahead of our @ppi report this week www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Ahead of Labour setting out its plan for making sure it delivers the change voters want - have a listen to this podcast @ThePowerTest on lessons for the centre left from around the world @ayeshahazarika.bsky.social @samfr.bsky.social thepowertest.substack.com/p/can-you-fe...

Great to talk about lessons from global centre-left at @centrepropolicy.bsky.social for PPI - highlights will be on the next Power Test podcast!

I’m looking forward to chairing this panel on Thursday with John Curtice, @claire-ainsley.bsky.social & @benansell.bsky.social on the UK’s changing political landscape. In person tix all gone but you can register to watch online www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/events/we-ar...

Talked to Katy Balls for the Women With Balls podcast about my political upbringing and how’s that’s shaped my work on class, poverty, and centre left politics today. A great series and a pleasure to be part of it - thank you Katy & Spectator for having me on. www.spectator.co.uk/podcast/the-...

Privilege to be part of Progressive Policy Institute US election review in Washington DC this week with Deborah Mattinson, Ruy Tiexiera, Will Marshall, John Ray, and Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-Wash.). Look out for our published report coming soon with events in London and Berlin.

As the world is changing so fast, it’s a good thing Keir Starmer has prioritised building relationships. www.bnnbloomberg.ca/business/com...