IPPR North
We're the leading think-tank based in the North丨Developing bold, progressive ideas to empower England’s regions丨21 years of independent research & influence
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IPPR North people
Staff, associate fellows, trustees and alumni of IPPR North
@benthurman.bsky.social
Working to end child poverty at @savechildrensco.bsky.social. Trustee at Edinburgh Garden Partners.
@danpaskins.bsky.social
Save the Children UK Exec Director, Policy, Advocacy and Campaigns Vice-Chair, End Child Poverty Chair, Civic Power Fund
@lgiu-local-gov.bsky.social
We are a membership organisation working to make local democracy around the world collectively stronger. We support local government in the UK, Ireland and Australia with resources, research and networks.
@childrensfood.bsky.social
We champion children's rights and parent power to ensure nutritious, affordable and tasty food from birth to adulthood. Part of @sustainweb.org alliance, bringing together children's, health, food & community groups across the UK.
@labourgrowth.bsky.social
A group of Labour MPs committed to tearing down the barriers to growth. We give a platform to bold ideas and practical reforms to promote economic growth. www.labourgrowth.co.uk
@foodfoundation.bsky.social
We're a charity presenting solutions to achieve a sustainable food system which delivers health and wellbeing for all. 🍏🥕🍅🥬🍊🍎🥗💚 - https://linktr.ee/FoodFoundation
@clinks-charity.bsky.social
Supporting the voluntary sector working in the criminal justice system - https://www.clinks.org Clinks is currently in the process of establishing its Blue Sky account and will be deactivating its X account in due course. Please do follow us here.
@annabel-smith.bsky.social
Director, Centre for Progressive Policy. Working with places across UK for a more inclusive economy. New to Bluesky.
@cpagscotland.bsky.social
CPAG in Scotland works to end child poverty in Scotland. www.cpag.org.uk
@praneshippr.bsky.social
Research Fellow at IPPR thinking about a fairer, sustainable and more productive economy
@psalocalpol.bsky.social
We are the Local Politics & Governance Specialist Group of the Political Studies Association (@polstudiesassoc.bsky.social) Web: www.psa.ac.uk/specialist-groups/local-politics-and-governance
@putchildrenfirst.info
Led by Alder Hey Children's Charity, Put Children First is campaigning to ensure children and young people are at the heart of government policy. #IgniteTheSparks https://putchildrenfirst.info/ 🧡 also follow @alderheycharity.org 💙
@probonoecon.bsky.social
We use economics to empower the social sector and to increase wellbeing across the UK. www.probonoeconomics.com
@sajeraj.bsky.social
Reporter and author. Writing on policy for The New Statesman. Commissioning editor for Hyphen. Senior Fellow John Schofield Trust. Swimmer with locs
@electoralreform.bsky.social
The Electoral Reform Society is an independent organisation leading the campaign for your democratic rights. Sign up for updates: http://ers.tools/subscribe
@wilberforcehull.bsky.social
Our world-leading institute, established in 2006 at the University of Hull, is at the forefront of researching and tackling slavery and injustice, giving voice to the exploited, both past and present. www.hull.ac.uk/wilberforce
@louiseckenny.bsky.social
Mum, medic (OBGYN) and academic. Pro Vice Chancellor Health and Life Sciences University of Liverpool. Homesick for the independent republic of Cork #MedSky
@techsy.bsky.social
A project to scale up the South Yorkshire tech and digital economy on behalf of the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority. Sharing news and insights from the region's tech sector.
@paulfaulkner1980.bsky.social
(Broadcast) Journalist. Local Democracy Reporter, Lancashire Post. O2 Media Awards NW finalist (Best TV Journalist category 2018 & 2017); Royal Television Society NW finalist (Best Regional Story category 2016). linkedin.com/in/paulfaulknerjournalist
@zoegrunewald.bsky.social
Freelance political journalist & broadcaster | Westminster Editor at the Lead UK | Presenter on Fubar Radio | Chatting on Oh God What Now | Find my work and commission me here: https://www.zoegrunewald.com/
@maddiejennings.bsky.social
Head of policy and communications @localtrust.bsky.social | Policy & strategic comms | Spotlight on England’s doubly disadvantaged neighbourhoods
@y-pern.bsky.social
Providing new evidence and fresh insights to inform policymaking across the region.
@yorkshireunis.bsky.social
The regional voice for higher education. 📍A regional partnership of 12 higher education institutions in Yorkshire, UK. Subscribe to our Weekly Digest: https://bit.ly/YUDigest
@locality.org.uk
We support local community organisations to be strong and successful. #PowerOfCommunity AKA @localitynews locality.org.uk
@lbfew.bsky.social
We partner with small and local charities, people, and communities working towards a more just and compassionate society.
@seanjcoughlan.bsky.social
BBC royal correspondent. Previously education and social affairs for BBC. Formerly Guardian personal finance column, Times, TES. Author of several worst-selling books. Although the Titanic one did well, ironically enough.
@groomb.bsky.social
Ex-Financial Times Assistant Editor. Ex-editor Scotland on Sunday. Author of 'Made in Manchester' (2024) and bestselling 'Northerners: A History' (2022).
@childofthenorth.bsky.social
Our vision is for children in the North of England to grow up with the same opportunities and life chances as those in the rest of the country. Child of the North is joint project with the N8 Research Partnership and Health Equity North
@healthequitynorth.bsky.social
Health Equity North is a virtual institute focused on place-based solutions to public health problems and health inequalities www.healthequitynorth.couk
@thenhsa.bsky.social
The Northern Health Science Alliance (NHSA) is a health and life sciences partnership between the leading NHS trusts and universities in northern England.
@neonuk.bsky.social
Neon supports, strengthens, and helps social justice movements win. We do it through programmes, resources, support and networks.
@manchestereveningnews.co.uk.web.brid.gy
Manchester Evening News - Covering central and Greater Manchester, including news from Oldham, Rochdale and Glossop. [bridged from https://manchestereveningnews.co.uk/ on the web: https://fed.brid.gy/web/manchestereveningnews.co.uk ]
@guardianheather.bsky.social
Economics editor at the Guardian. Former political editor, former Observer economics editor. Londoner, Mum. heather.stewart@theguardian.com
@teachfirst.bsky.social
We’re a charity that believes education is the most powerful tool to help a child fulfil their potential.
@rebeccalongbailey.com
Member of Parliament for Salford • Wife, Mother & Proud Socialist • This is my only Bsky account and all views are my own • Want to get in touch? Email me at: rebecca.longbailey.mp@parliament.uk Website: rebeccalongbailey.com
@arlenpettitt.bsky.social
Policy | Comms | Words - author of worroom.substack.com, a weekly newsletter on politics and policy in North East England
@writesbright.bsky.social
Investigative journalist, author, and Yorkshireman. DeSmog’s UK deputy editor.
@cmmonwealth.bsky.social
We design ownership models for a democratic and sustainable economy. http://common-wealth.org linktr.ee/common.wealth
@rgeffen.bsky.social
@jomillernz.bsky.social
Rebel daughter of Liverpool & citizen of Aotearoa. CE @huttcitycouncil. President @taituarā. @lfc forever. YNWA
@politicshome.bsky.social
Fast, informed, comprehensive coverage of UK politics. With debate & insight from Parliament via The House magazine. Subscribe to our podcast: http://bit.ly/3M8d963
@greenmattbfd.bsky.social
💚 Leader of Green Party on Bradford Council and Councillor for Tong Ward | WYCA | 🚉 Green Party National Transport & Healthy Streets Spokesperson | 🐶🐶 Basset Hounds | 🏳️🌈 Promoted by P. Worsnop on behalf of M. Edwards at 7 Farfield Road, Bradford, BD18 4QP
@stateofthecity.bsky.social
Was @stateofthecity on Twitter. Veteran of a B-Grade, Film Noir genre of politics known as "local government." Current gig: second tour of duty in the Winnipeg Mayor's Office. Hometowns: Victoria, Winnipeg, Toronto. Working on 'Debt City' (see debt.city)