To be truly radical is to make hope possible rather than despair convincing.

To be truly radical is to make hope possible rather than despair convincing. I have written about Labour's nation-building project, and Reform's nation-restoring one, for the Statesman www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...

This was fun. For me to win, do you have to lose?

This is good: returns on owning are outstripping returns on earnings. How we make money has changed, how we tax it hasn't Rachel Reeves explores reform of capital gains tax on expensive houses - on.ft.com/45REVyW via @FT

The UK needs a national identity based on commonality on.ft.com/3UQfFUh | opinion

Many people in Britain sense the relationship between them and others has changed. Populists speak directly to this, but progressives can too My piece in today's FT on.ft.com/4or0GxW

The spaces we share with one another are shifting. What role can the school gates play in helping us connect better? @parth0.bsky.social spoke to @figlover.bsky.social & Jane Garvey on @listentotimesradio.bsky.social earlier this week about our latest paper. Read more: www.ippr.org/articles/pla...

. @parth0.bsky.social speaks with @nickferrarilbc.bsky.social @lbc.co.uk about how austerity and smartphones reshaped our ability to connect - and why rebuilding spaces for community is essential to social cohesion. Read our new report here: www.ippr.org/articles/pla...

Great new @ippr.org report from @sachahilhorst.bsky.social, making very clear the link between the decline of community spaces and the rise of the radical right. Sacha reimagines the 20th century miners' welfare fund as a model for reviving social infrastructure: www.ippr.org/articles/pla...

"When leaders don’t appear to have new ideas, they reach back for old ones or imitate their opponents. That will not work at a moment of great change & challenge" A new report by think tank @ippr.bsky.social warns that progressive parties like Labour need a "project" to combat populists like Reform

Brilliant work by @parth0.bsky.social, @npjgarland.bsky.social, @will-davies.bsky.social and @jrgingrich.bsky.social on how progresses negotiate the challenges of a rapidly changing world and the rise of the populist right. An essential read! 👇

Great new report from @ippr.bsky.social on the future for progressives (feat @will-davies.bsky.social, @jrgingrich.bsky.social @parth0.bsky.social @npjgarland.bsky.social )‬. A meaty account of the challenges of global populism and paths forward for progressive parties.

🚨 NEW REPORT: Progressive parties are losing the battle of ideas – and votes – to the populist right. The centre-left must reinvent or die. Today, we launch a new project to forge a bold new identity for progressives in the 21st century. Read here: www.ippr.org/articles/fac...

Renewables are cheaper than fossil fuels. #ICYMI: @parth0.bsky.social on BBC #PoliticsLive 👇

Markets, left to their own devices, have failed to grow the economy. What we are now seeing is innovation in policymaking, with the government putting its hands back on the steering wheel. #ICYMI: @parth0.bsky.social on BBC #PoliticsLive 👇

Join us tomorrow for a fantastic event discussing 'Autocracy or bureaucracy: What is the real threat to democracy in 2025?' featuring: 👉Rt Hon Sir John Redwood 👉Polly Toynbee 👉@benansell.bsky.social 👉@pollymackenzie.bsky.social 👉@parth0.bsky.social Find our more here: www.ippr.org/events/autoc...

This will be an exciting and influential job (although you'll have to work with me!) If you are or know someone who might fit, do get in touch

I once told Kay Burley she needs a knee replacement. She made me eat my words - and the government adopt the policy idea All the best in retirement, british politics will miss you

Where did all the voters go? 📺 IPPR's Dr Parth Patel tells the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee that we are getting awfully close to the tipping point where elections lose legitimacy because the majority did not take part.