Danny Sriskandarajah
@dhnnjyn.bsky.social
Chief Exec of @neweconomics.bsky.social
Author of "Power to the People" (Headline Press, 2024) https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/danny-sriskandarajah/power-to-the-people/9781035414277/
Author of "Power to the People" (Headline Press, 2024) https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/danny-sriskandarajah/power-to-the-people/9781035414277/
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"In many ways Europe has the most to lose from the change in the global economic order."
@dhnnjyn.bsky.social was on Al Jazeera to talk about what the future of the global order looks like
@dhnnjyn.bsky.social was on Al Jazeera to talk about what the future of the global order looks like
January 30, 2026 at 10:31 AM
"In many ways Europe has the most to lose from the change in the global economic order."
@dhnnjyn.bsky.social was on Al Jazeera to talk about what the future of the global order looks like
@dhnnjyn.bsky.social was on Al Jazeera to talk about what the future of the global order looks like
I enjoyed joining this @aljazeera.com discussion on the global economic order, esp debate on whether America is being unpredictable (8mins). There was a time when what was good for the world was seen as good for the US, but America First is good for neither.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCPu...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCPu...
Is the global economic order unravelling? | Counting the Cost
YouTube video by Al Jazeera English
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January 29, 2026 at 5:36 PM
I enjoyed joining this @aljazeera.com discussion on the global economic order, esp debate on whether America is being unpredictable (8mins). There was a time when what was good for the world was seen as good for the US, but America First is good for neither.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCPu...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCPu...
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"The idea that we pursue endless GDP growth on a fragile planet is impossible."
Our Chief Exec @dhnnjyn.bsky.social spoke at the 80th anniversary of the United Nations Economic and Social Council on why we need to challenge economic assumptions on growth and inequality.
Our Chief Exec @dhnnjyn.bsky.social spoke at the 80th anniversary of the United Nations Economic and Social Council on why we need to challenge economic assumptions on growth and inequality.
January 29, 2026 at 12:34 PM
"The idea that we pursue endless GDP growth on a fragile planet is impossible."
Our Chief Exec @dhnnjyn.bsky.social spoke at the 80th anniversary of the United Nations Economic and Social Council on why we need to challenge economic assumptions on growth and inequality.
Our Chief Exec @dhnnjyn.bsky.social spoke at the 80th anniversary of the United Nations Economic and Social Council on why we need to challenge economic assumptions on growth and inequality.
My colleague @chaitanyakumar.bsky.social has a new substack on all things climate. This piece on the maths and models behind global warming is both terrifying and insightful. Have a read at open.substack.com/pub/chaitany...
Global Warming's Terrifying New Math(s)- Revisited
Revisting Bill McKibben's influential Rolling Stone piece from 2012 and how the maths stacks up today
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January 28, 2026 at 10:49 AM
My colleague @chaitanyakumar.bsky.social has a new substack on all things climate. This piece on the maths and models behind global warming is both terrifying and insightful. Have a read at open.substack.com/pub/chaitany...
A refreshing, unscripted speech by @albaerbock.bsky.social at #ECOSOC80 that, while it may feel like there is not much to celebrate in today's turbulent world, we should take time to mark the progress we have made and the institutions that made that progress possible
January 23, 2026 at 3:26 PM
A refreshing, unscripted speech by @albaerbock.bsky.social at #ECOSOC80 that, while it may feel like there is not much to celebrate in today's turbulent world, we should take time to mark the progress we have made and the institutions that made that progress possible
Call me naive & nostalgic but we need to include everyone in solving today's challenges, not through private meetings in ski resorts or pay-to-play boards. That's why we need to invest in & revitalise the United Nations. Tune in from 10am EST to watch as we mark #ECOSOC80
www.un.org/sustainabled...
www.un.org/sustainabled...
Media Advisory | 80th anniversary of UN Economic and Social Council to reaffirm its critical role in addressing today’s global challenges - United Nations Sustainable Development
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals - Time for Global Action for People and Planet
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January 23, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Call me naive & nostalgic but we need to include everyone in solving today's challenges, not through private meetings in ski resorts or pay-to-play boards. That's why we need to invest in & revitalise the United Nations. Tune in from 10am EST to watch as we mark #ECOSOC80
www.un.org/sustainabled...
www.un.org/sustainabled...
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Tens of thousands of people in Kent and Sussex have repeatedly been left without water. Their water company is now under investigation.
Why are water companies failing us again and again? Because we privatised what is an essential public service. @dhnnjyn.bsky.social explains.
Why are water companies failing us again and again? Because we privatised what is an essential public service. @dhnnjyn.bsky.social explains.
January 15, 2026 at 10:16 AM
Tens of thousands of people in Kent and Sussex have repeatedly been left without water. Their water company is now under investigation.
Why are water companies failing us again and again? Because we privatised what is an essential public service. @dhnnjyn.bsky.social explains.
Why are water companies failing us again and again? Because we privatised what is an essential public service. @dhnnjyn.bsky.social explains.
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🔮 Sunday School: Optimism in Activism
@sturdyalex.bsky.social & @pimlicat.bsky.social joined by @neweconomics.bsky.social chief, @dhnnjyn.bsky.social, to give you our 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣ predictions - whether likely, wishful, or outrageous.
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@sturdyalex.bsky.social & @pimlicat.bsky.social joined by @neweconomics.bsky.social chief, @dhnnjyn.bsky.social, to give you our 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣ predictions - whether likely, wishful, or outrageous.
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Optimism in activism: Our 2026 predictions... and how to avoid them
Podcast Episode · Quiet Riot · 04/01/2026 · 1h 7m
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January 4, 2026 at 5:43 AM
🔮 Sunday School: Optimism in Activism
@sturdyalex.bsky.social & @pimlicat.bsky.social joined by @neweconomics.bsky.social chief, @dhnnjyn.bsky.social, to give you our 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣ predictions - whether likely, wishful, or outrageous.
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@sturdyalex.bsky.social & @pimlicat.bsky.social joined by @neweconomics.bsky.social chief, @dhnnjyn.bsky.social, to give you our 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣ predictions - whether likely, wishful, or outrageous.
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🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/0IEP...
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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.
It's a symptom of our broken economic system, says @dhnnjyn.bsky.social on BBC World Service.
December 17, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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.
It's a symptom of our broken economic system, says @dhnnjyn.bsky.social on BBC World Service.
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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.
@dhnnjyn.bsky.social was on the BBC World Service talking about the economic, climate, and social impacts of our approach to aviation.
December 15, 2025 at 11:18 AM
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.
@dhnnjyn.bsky.social was on the BBC World Service talking about the economic, climate, and social impacts of our approach to aviation.
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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!
Out now!
November 27, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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!
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...
Increase taxes for working people, or make the super-rich pay their fair share? The answer seems obvious – but not to Labour | Dhananjayan Sriskandarajah
Rachel Reeves has unnecessarily blocked her options of what to include in her budget, says Dhananjayan Sriskandarajah of the New Economics Foundation
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November 26, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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...
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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.
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.
November 26, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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.
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.
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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...
Read our statement in full: neweconomics.org/2025/11/autu...
November 26, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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...
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
Thoughts on the Chancellor's big, hugely consequential budget. The fiscal headroom chatter will be put to rest for a couple of years (despite the arbitrariness of these targets) but some key energy and cost of living decisions in the budget. Thoughts below 👇
November 26, 2025 at 1:56 PM
This is thread is well worth a read for anyone interested in how today's Budget will impact energy prices and cost of living
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👀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.
November 26, 2025 at 12:36 PM
👀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?
November 26, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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.
November 26, 2025 at 10:44 AM
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.
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"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...
👇 New blog by our chief economist, Lydia Prieg, ahead of tomorrow's budget.
neweconomics.org/2025/11/time...
November 25, 2025 at 10:05 AM
"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...
👇 New blog by our chief economist, Lydia Prieg, ahead of tomorrow's budget.
neweconomics.org/2025/11/time...
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The 'never here Keir' smears are misplaced. Britain gains from leadership at the G20 and on the world stage argues @dhnnjyn.bsky.social
‘As the G20 Falters, Britain Can Lead: Starmer’s Global Role Comes at the Right Time’ – LabourList
The Prime Minister has just returned from the G20 Summit in South Africa, his 20th foreign trip this year. With President Trump boycotting and Presidents Xi,…
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November 24, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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…
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…
November 22, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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…
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...
dirco.gov.za/g20-south-af...
G20 South Africa Summit: Leaders’ Declaration, 22 and 23 November 2025
DOWNLOAD HERE
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November 22, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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...
dirco.gov.za/g20-south-af...
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"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.
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.
November 21, 2025 at 6:05 PM
"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.
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
November 21, 2025 at 2:53 PM
"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
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The G20 at a crossroads | Dhananjayan Sriskandarajah
It's great being back in Johannesburg, but I am also filled with a sense of dread as world leaders arrive into OR Tambo today.
The G20 Summit they're coming for – the first on African soil and the ...
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November 21, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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...?
www.linkedin.com/posts/dsrisk...?