Centre for British Progress
@britishprogress.org
The Centre for British Progress is a non-partisan think tank on a mission to accelerate and shape an era of British growth and progress; evolved from @ukdayone.bsky.social.
Website: https://britishprogress.org/
Website: https://britishprogress.org/
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💫 We’re launching the Centre for British Progress
Our founding essay: Rediscovering British Progress is a case for growth that drives shared progress, rooted in Britain's values and industrial heritage.
It all starts with a postcard from 1870 👇
britishprogress.org/articles/red...
Our founding essay: Rediscovering British Progress is a case for growth that drives shared progress, rooted in Britain's values and industrial heritage.
It all starts with a postcard from 1870 👇
britishprogress.org/articles/red...
🚨 We're hiring a Head of Science & Health Policy 🚨
Lead policy research that makes a difference. We are looking for someone who can commission research, build coalitions, and write for decision-makers.
£70-90k FTE | 3-5 days/week | Hybrid (London)
Apply by 3 Nov 👉 britishprogress.org/opportunitie...
Lead policy research that makes a difference. We are looking for someone who can commission research, build coalitions, and write for decision-makers.
£70-90k FTE | 3-5 days/week | Hybrid (London)
Apply by 3 Nov 👉 britishprogress.org/opportunitie...
Head of Science & Health Policy
This role will lead our policy research on science and health. We need someone who can manage a range of research projects, understand the priorities of policymakers, and produce work that is tailored...
britishprogress.org
October 7, 2025 at 9:38 AM
🚨 We're hiring a Head of Science & Health Policy 🚨
Lead policy research that makes a difference. We are looking for someone who can commission research, build coalitions, and write for decision-makers.
£70-90k FTE | 3-5 days/week | Hybrid (London)
Apply by 3 Nov 👉 britishprogress.org/opportunitie...
Lead policy research that makes a difference. We are looking for someone who can commission research, build coalitions, and write for decision-makers.
£70-90k FTE | 3-5 days/week | Hybrid (London)
Apply by 3 Nov 👉 britishprogress.org/opportunitie...
🚨 We’re hiring! 🚨
Join us as an Operations Associate and help keep the engine running at for @britishprogress.bsky.social. This is a great role for an ambitious junior person looking to join a small and dynamic team.
Join us as an Operations Associate and help keep the engine running at for @britishprogress.bsky.social. This is a great role for an ambitious junior person looking to join a small and dynamic team.
September 12, 2025 at 2:26 PM
🚨 We’re hiring! 🚨
Join us as an Operations Associate and help keep the engine running at for @britishprogress.bsky.social. This is a great role for an ambitious junior person looking to join a small and dynamic team.
Join us as an Operations Associate and help keep the engine running at for @britishprogress.bsky.social. This is a great role for an ambitious junior person looking to join a small and dynamic team.
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🚨 NEW REPORT 🚨
The Alan Turing Institute has visibly struggled, and is now at a critical juncture. The Secretary of State has intervened. What happens next?
A new report for @britishprogress.bsky.social by me and @jujulemons.bsky.social sets out a plan: 🧵
The Alan Turing Institute has visibly struggled, and is now at a critical juncture. The Secretary of State has intervened. What happens next?
A new report for @britishprogress.bsky.social by me and @jujulemons.bsky.social sets out a plan: 🧵
July 21, 2025 at 11:01 AM
🚨 NEW REPORT 🚨
The Alan Turing Institute has visibly struggled, and is now at a critical juncture. The Secretary of State has intervened. What happens next?
A new report for @britishprogress.bsky.social by me and @jujulemons.bsky.social sets out a plan: 🧵
The Alan Turing Institute has visibly struggled, and is now at a critical juncture. The Secretary of State has intervened. What happens next?
A new report for @britishprogress.bsky.social by me and @jujulemons.bsky.social sets out a plan: 🧵
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Mission‑driven government needs more than ambition: we must rewrite the rules of the game.
Today for @britishprogress.bsky.social, Pedro and I show how mechanism design (‘ reverse game theory’) can help the Government shape markets, crowd in investment and deliver radical reform.
Today for @britishprogress.bsky.social, Pedro and I show how mechanism design (‘ reverse game theory’) can help the Government shape markets, crowd in investment and deliver radical reform.
July 11, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Mission‑driven government needs more than ambition: we must rewrite the rules of the game.
Today for @britishprogress.bsky.social, Pedro and I show how mechanism design (‘ reverse game theory’) can help the Government shape markets, crowd in investment and deliver radical reform.
Today for @britishprogress.bsky.social, Pedro and I show how mechanism design (‘ reverse game theory’) can help the Government shape markets, crowd in investment and deliver radical reform.
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Will throwing more money at British companies actually help our economy?
Politicians keep threatening to direct British savings & pensions to UK equities. But this won’t fix the underlying reasons for Britain’s low investment & productivity – and could deliver worse returns. 🧵
Politicians keep threatening to direct British savings & pensions to UK equities. But this won’t fix the underlying reasons for Britain’s low investment & productivity – and could deliver worse returns. 🧵
June 19, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Will throwing more money at British companies actually help our economy?
Politicians keep threatening to direct British savings & pensions to UK equities. But this won’t fix the underlying reasons for Britain’s low investment & productivity – and could deliver worse returns. 🧵
Politicians keep threatening to direct British savings & pensions to UK equities. But this won’t fix the underlying reasons for Britain’s low investment & productivity – and could deliver worse returns. 🧵
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"[T]he cost of living crisis is the result of a chronic lack of abundance. If we prioritise achieving other goals over boosting our productive capacity, households will continue to feel squeezed in their everyday spending"
100%, @britishprogress.bsky.social!
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100%, @britishprogress.bsky.social!
britishprogress.org/articles/the...
The Case for Abundance: Why Demand Suppression Won’t Fix the Cost of Living
The composition of inflation means that the cost of living is more acute for ordinary households. Solving this requires abundance: particularly in the supply of housing and energy.
britishprogress.org
June 6, 2025 at 9:59 AM
"[T]he cost of living crisis is the result of a chronic lack of abundance. If we prioritise achieving other goals over boosting our productive capacity, households will continue to feel squeezed in their everyday spending"
100%, @britishprogress.bsky.social!
britishprogress.org/articles/the...
100%, @britishprogress.bsky.social!
britishprogress.org/articles/the...
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Britain’s long-term economic growth and strategic heft depend on winning top-tier scientists, engineers, and technical founders.
Following the government's announcement of a new head-hunting unit for exceptional talent, I wrote for
@britishprogress.bsky.social on what it should look like:
Following the government's announcement of a new head-hunting unit for exceptional talent, I wrote for
@britishprogress.bsky.social on what it should look like:
May 8, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Britain’s long-term economic growth and strategic heft depend on winning top-tier scientists, engineers, and technical founders.
Following the government's announcement of a new head-hunting unit for exceptional talent, I wrote for
@britishprogress.bsky.social on what it should look like:
Following the government's announcement of a new head-hunting unit for exceptional talent, I wrote for
@britishprogress.bsky.social on what it should look like:
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new for @britishprogress.bsky.social:
a broken regulatory state has led to delayed investment, eroded state capacity, powerless politicians, zombified companies and rate-limited startups
it's time to change the model
not a bonfire, but a controlled explosion: britishprogress.org/reports/fix...
a broken regulatory state has led to delayed investment, eroded state capacity, powerless politicians, zombified companies and rate-limited startups
it's time to change the model
not a bonfire, but a controlled explosion: britishprogress.org/reports/fix...
Centre for British Progress
Centre for British Progress
britishprogress.org
May 7, 2025 at 7:05 AM
new for @britishprogress.bsky.social:
a broken regulatory state has led to delayed investment, eroded state capacity, powerless politicians, zombified companies and rate-limited startups
it's time to change the model
not a bonfire, but a controlled explosion: britishprogress.org/reports/fix...
a broken regulatory state has led to delayed investment, eroded state capacity, powerless politicians, zombified companies and rate-limited startups
it's time to change the model
not a bonfire, but a controlled explosion: britishprogress.org/reports/fix...
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🚨 NEW PAPER KLAXON 🚨
@britishprogress.bsky.social's first research report is out! It is all about the Government's announcement of a new defence innovation unit – UK Defence Innovation.
Here’s how to build this unit for maximum impact on security and prosperity: 🧵
@britishprogress.bsky.social's first research report is out! It is all about the Government's announcement of a new defence innovation unit – UK Defence Innovation.
Here’s how to build this unit for maximum impact on security and prosperity: 🧵
April 16, 2025 at 11:05 AM
🚨 NEW PAPER KLAXON 🚨
@britishprogress.bsky.social's first research report is out! It is all about the Government's announcement of a new defence innovation unit – UK Defence Innovation.
Here’s how to build this unit for maximum impact on security and prosperity: 🧵
@britishprogress.bsky.social's first research report is out! It is all about the Government's announcement of a new defence innovation unit – UK Defence Innovation.
Here’s how to build this unit for maximum impact on security and prosperity: 🧵
The Progress Post: our new substack
We'll look beyond policy to the cultural currents behind British progress, and the ideas, values, & visions that we're building towards.
Today: our April newsletter, upcoming events, & bookshelf with pieces from @droojb.bsky.social & Jack Wiseman
We'll look beyond policy to the cultural currents behind British progress, and the ideas, values, & visions that we're building towards.
Today: our April newsletter, upcoming events, & bookshelf with pieces from @droojb.bsky.social & Jack Wiseman
April 14, 2025 at 3:10 PM
The Progress Post: our new substack
We'll look beyond policy to the cultural currents behind British progress, and the ideas, values, & visions that we're building towards.
Today: our April newsletter, upcoming events, & bookshelf with pieces from @droojb.bsky.social & Jack Wiseman
We'll look beyond policy to the cultural currents behind British progress, and the ideas, values, & visions that we're building towards.
Today: our April newsletter, upcoming events, & bookshelf with pieces from @droojb.bsky.social & Jack Wiseman
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@britishprogress.bsky.social
A new project focussing on policies for British growth for the material and social well being of the British people.
Very much worth following, and featuring the excellent @ersatzben.bsky.social
A new project focussing on policies for British growth for the material and social well being of the British people.
Very much worth following, and featuring the excellent @ersatzben.bsky.social
💫 We’re launching the Centre for British Progress
Our founding essay: Rediscovering British Progress is a case for growth that drives shared progress, rooted in Britain's values and industrial heritage.
It all starts with a postcard from 1870 👇
britishprogress.org/articles/red...
Our founding essay: Rediscovering British Progress is a case for growth that drives shared progress, rooted in Britain's values and industrial heritage.
It all starts with a postcard from 1870 👇
britishprogress.org/articles/red...
April 5, 2025 at 5:41 AM
@britishprogress.bsky.social
A new project focussing on policies for British growth for the material and social well being of the British people.
Very much worth following, and featuring the excellent @ersatzben.bsky.social
A new project focussing on policies for British growth for the material and social well being of the British people.
Very much worth following, and featuring the excellent @ersatzben.bsky.social
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New episode of THE ABUNDANCE AGENDA!
Why we love Luton Airport, and a terrible plan for changing the London Mayoralty.
Plus we speak to @davidlawrenceuk.bsky.social and @jujulemons.bsky.social about the launch of @britishprogress.bsky.social !
Listen:
www.abundancepod.com/p/why-we-lov...
Why we love Luton Airport, and a terrible plan for changing the London Mayoralty.
Plus we speak to @davidlawrenceuk.bsky.social and @jujulemons.bsky.social about the launch of @britishprogress.bsky.social !
Listen:
www.abundancepod.com/p/why-we-lov...
Why we love Luton Airport, and a terrible plan for changing the London Mayoralty
Plus the exciting launch of the Centre for British Progress
www.abundancepod.com
April 7, 2025 at 6:37 AM
New episode of THE ABUNDANCE AGENDA!
Why we love Luton Airport, and a terrible plan for changing the London Mayoralty.
Plus we speak to @davidlawrenceuk.bsky.social and @jujulemons.bsky.social about the launch of @britishprogress.bsky.social !
Listen:
www.abundancepod.com/p/why-we-lov...
Why we love Luton Airport, and a terrible plan for changing the London Mayoralty.
Plus we speak to @davidlawrenceuk.bsky.social and @jujulemons.bsky.social about the launch of @britishprogress.bsky.social !
Listen:
www.abundancepod.com/p/why-we-lov...
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Very excited to be working with @davidlawrenceuk.bsky.social @jujulemons.bsky.social and team to make the progressive case for growth as a fellow at the new Centre for British Progress @britishprogress.bsky.social
💫 We’re launching the Centre for British Progress
Our founding essay: Rediscovering British Progress is a case for growth that drives shared progress, rooted in Britain's values and industrial heritage.
It all starts with a postcard from 1870 👇
britishprogress.org/articles/red...
Our founding essay: Rediscovering British Progress is a case for growth that drives shared progress, rooted in Britain's values and industrial heritage.
It all starts with a postcard from 1870 👇
britishprogress.org/articles/red...
April 3, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Very excited to be working with @davidlawrenceuk.bsky.social @jujulemons.bsky.social and team to make the progressive case for growth as a fellow at the new Centre for British Progress @britishprogress.bsky.social
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Across the pond, an exciting new voice on policy for productivity growth and progress!
💫 We’re launching the Centre for British Progress
Our founding essay: Rediscovering British Progress is a case for growth that drives shared progress, rooted in Britain's values and industrial heritage.
It all starts with a postcard from 1870 👇
britishprogress.org/articles/red...
Our founding essay: Rediscovering British Progress is a case for growth that drives shared progress, rooted in Britain's values and industrial heritage.
It all starts with a postcard from 1870 👇
britishprogress.org/articles/red...
April 3, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Across the pond, an exciting new voice on policy for productivity growth and progress!
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Now that all the top people have made their announcements, we shouldn't overlook the bottom half of the productivity distribution: I am extremely pleased to be joining
@britishprogress.bsky.social as Chief Economist!
bsky.app/profile/brit...
@britishprogress.bsky.social as Chief Economist!
bsky.app/profile/brit...
April 3, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Now that all the top people have made their announcements, we shouldn't overlook the bottom half of the productivity distribution: I am extremely pleased to be joining
@britishprogress.bsky.social as Chief Economist!
bsky.app/profile/brit...
@britishprogress.bsky.social as Chief Economist!
bsky.app/profile/brit...
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This is an intriguing addition to the centre-left think tank space, with an impressively dynamic leadership - I will be interested to see the ideas they produce!
💫 We’re launching the Centre for British Progress
Our founding essay: Rediscovering British Progress is a case for growth that drives shared progress, rooted in Britain's values and industrial heritage.
It all starts with a postcard from 1870 👇
britishprogress.org/articles/red...
Our founding essay: Rediscovering British Progress is a case for growth that drives shared progress, rooted in Britain's values and industrial heritage.
It all starts with a postcard from 1870 👇
britishprogress.org/articles/red...
April 3, 2025 at 8:12 AM
This is an intriguing addition to the centre-left think tank space, with an impressively dynamic leadership - I will be interested to see the ideas they produce!
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I am incredibly proud to be founding @britishprogress.bsky.social
with @davidlawrenceuk.bsky.social.
For the past year, we've been publishing ideas on economic growth and British progress with @ukdayone.bsky.social.
This will be a continuation and expansion of that work.
with @davidlawrenceuk.bsky.social.
For the past year, we've been publishing ideas on economic growth and British progress with @ukdayone.bsky.social.
This will be a continuation and expansion of that work.
💫 We’re launching the Centre for British Progress
Our founding essay: Rediscovering British Progress is a case for growth that drives shared progress, rooted in Britain's values and industrial heritage.
It all starts with a postcard from 1870 👇
britishprogress.org/articles/red...
Our founding essay: Rediscovering British Progress is a case for growth that drives shared progress, rooted in Britain's values and industrial heritage.
It all starts with a postcard from 1870 👇
britishprogress.org/articles/red...
April 3, 2025 at 11:07 AM
I am incredibly proud to be founding @britishprogress.bsky.social
with @davidlawrenceuk.bsky.social.
For the past year, we've been publishing ideas on economic growth and British progress with @ukdayone.bsky.social.
This will be a continuation and expansion of that work.
with @davidlawrenceuk.bsky.social.
For the past year, we've been publishing ideas on economic growth and British progress with @ukdayone.bsky.social.
This will be a continuation and expansion of that work.
Reposted by Centre for British Progress
💫 We’re launching the Centre for British Progress
Our founding essay: Rediscovering British Progress is a case for growth that drives shared progress, rooted in Britain's values and industrial heritage.
It all starts with a postcard from 1870 👇
britishprogress.org/articles/red...
Our founding essay: Rediscovering British Progress is a case for growth that drives shared progress, rooted in Britain's values and industrial heritage.
It all starts with a postcard from 1870 👇
britishprogress.org/articles/red...
April 3, 2025 at 7:52 AM
💫 We’re launching the Centre for British Progress
Our founding essay: Rediscovering British Progress is a case for growth that drives shared progress, rooted in Britain's values and industrial heritage.
It all starts with a postcard from 1870 👇
britishprogress.org/articles/red...
Our founding essay: Rediscovering British Progress is a case for growth that drives shared progress, rooted in Britain's values and industrial heritage.
It all starts with a postcard from 1870 👇
britishprogress.org/articles/red...
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This is a very important essay and everyone should read all 8000 words:
britishprogress.org/articles/red...
britishprogress.org/articles/red...
April 3, 2025 at 9:10 AM
This is a very important essay and everyone should read all 8000 words:
britishprogress.org/articles/red...
britishprogress.org/articles/red...
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Here is what I've been working on for the last few months: we are launching the Centre for British Progress to make the progressive case for growth.
Our founding essay describes how Britain once drove our collective progress, and how we must rediscover this dynamism.
Our founding essay describes how Britain once drove our collective progress, and how we must rediscover this dynamism.
💫 We’re launching the Centre for British Progress
Our founding essay: Rediscovering British Progress is a case for growth that drives shared progress, rooted in Britain's values and industrial heritage.
It all starts with a postcard from 1870 👇
britishprogress.org/articles/red...
Our founding essay: Rediscovering British Progress is a case for growth that drives shared progress, rooted in Britain's values and industrial heritage.
It all starts with a postcard from 1870 👇
britishprogress.org/articles/red...
April 3, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Here is what I've been working on for the last few months: we are launching the Centre for British Progress to make the progressive case for growth.
Our founding essay describes how Britain once drove our collective progress, and how we must rediscover this dynamism.
Our founding essay describes how Britain once drove our collective progress, and how we must rediscover this dynamism.
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So excited to be joining this team!
Can't wait to work with @jujulemons.bsky.social and @davidlawrenceuk.bsky.social!
Can't wait to work with @jujulemons.bsky.social and @davidlawrenceuk.bsky.social!
💫 We’re launching the Centre for British Progress
Our founding essay: Rediscovering British Progress is a case for growth that drives shared progress, rooted in Britain's values and industrial heritage.
It all starts with a postcard from 1870 👇
britishprogress.org/articles/red...
Our founding essay: Rediscovering British Progress is a case for growth that drives shared progress, rooted in Britain's values and industrial heritage.
It all starts with a postcard from 1870 👇
britishprogress.org/articles/red...
April 3, 2025 at 8:53 AM
So excited to be joining this team!
Can't wait to work with @jujulemons.bsky.social and @davidlawrenceuk.bsky.social!
Can't wait to work with @jujulemons.bsky.social and @davidlawrenceuk.bsky.social!
💫 We’re launching the Centre for British Progress
Our founding essay: Rediscovering British Progress is a case for growth that drives shared progress, rooted in Britain's values and industrial heritage.
It all starts with a postcard from 1870 👇
britishprogress.org/articles/red...
Our founding essay: Rediscovering British Progress is a case for growth that drives shared progress, rooted in Britain's values and industrial heritage.
It all starts with a postcard from 1870 👇
britishprogress.org/articles/red...
April 3, 2025 at 7:52 AM
💫 We’re launching the Centre for British Progress
Our founding essay: Rediscovering British Progress is a case for growth that drives shared progress, rooted in Britain's values and industrial heritage.
It all starts with a postcard from 1870 👇
britishprogress.org/articles/red...
Our founding essay: Rediscovering British Progress is a case for growth that drives shared progress, rooted in Britain's values and industrial heritage.
It all starts with a postcard from 1870 👇
britishprogress.org/articles/red...
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Big moment for @ukdayone.bsky.social with our first Hansard mention! Thanks @adamthompsonmp.bsky.social
You can read our proposal for scrapping the REF here: ukdayone.org/briefings/re...
Written by @jacoates.bsky.social & @sanjushdalmia.bsky.social
You can read our proposal for scrapping the REF here: ukdayone.org/briefings/re...
Written by @jacoates.bsky.social & @sanjushdalmia.bsky.social
November 22, 2024 at 4:09 PM
Big moment for @ukdayone.bsky.social with our first Hansard mention! Thanks @adamthompsonmp.bsky.social
You can read our proposal for scrapping the REF here: ukdayone.org/briefings/re...
Written by @jacoates.bsky.social & @sanjushdalmia.bsky.social
You can read our proposal for scrapping the REF here: ukdayone.org/briefings/re...
Written by @jacoates.bsky.social & @sanjushdalmia.bsky.social
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I have made a UK growth & progress starter pack! Let me know if you want to be added, or if I have missed anyone.
go.bsky.app/2AGSHqi
go.bsky.app/2AGSHqi
November 20, 2024 at 1:38 PM
I have made a UK growth & progress starter pack! Let me know if you want to be added, or if I have missed anyone.
go.bsky.app/2AGSHqi
go.bsky.app/2AGSHqi
We are on Bluesky!
UK Day One exists to supercharge growth and progress in the UK, through implementation-ready policies.
If you are interested in UK growth, science and innovation, we would love to connect with you!
UK Day One exists to supercharge growth and progress in the UK, through implementation-ready policies.
If you are interested in UK growth, science and innovation, we would love to connect with you!
November 21, 2024 at 10:32 AM
We are on Bluesky!
UK Day One exists to supercharge growth and progress in the UK, through implementation-ready policies.
If you are interested in UK growth, science and innovation, we would love to connect with you!
UK Day One exists to supercharge growth and progress in the UK, through implementation-ready policies.
If you are interested in UK growth, science and innovation, we would love to connect with you!