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IPPR Scotland
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We are Scotland’s progressive think tank. We are dedicated to supporting and improving public policy, working tirelessly to achieve a progressive Scotland.
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IPPR Scotland @ipprscotland.bsky.social · 16d
After months of planning and plotting, safe to say our conference yesterday was a success. A big thank you to everyone present. Some highlights⤵️
@johnswinney.bsky.social
@anassarwar.bsky.social
@stephenboydippr.bsky.social
@davehawkey.bsky.social
@caseysmithippr.bsky.social
@sukhadatatke.bsky.social
ipprscotland.bsky.social
"The Muscatelli report is a serious and thoughtful analysis of what is and isn’t working in Scotland’s economic development eco-system. It sets a high standard for the campaign to come," @stephenboydippr.bsky.social reflects on the Muscatelli report in this blog ⤵️
www.ippr.org/articles/in-...
In Search of the Scottish economy's 'low-hanging fruit': IPPR Scotland responds to the Muscatelli report | IPPR
On Monday I was fortunate enough to attend the launch of the report ‘Regional Economic Development in Scotland’ prepared by Professor Anton Muscatelli for
www.ippr.org
November 13, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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opfs.org.uk
For many single parents, navigating the CMS feels like hitting a wall.

Explore their stories, poems and art and experience an interactive simulation that reveals what it’s like to seek support through a broken system.

Visit: bit.ly/4ooaIzl

#TransformingChildMaintenance

@ipprscotland.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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opfs.org.uk
New polling by @ipprscotland.bsky.social shows 78% of parents favour a system that prioritises getting maintenance in place for every child

📊 Read the blog: opfs.org.uk/get-involved...

#TransformingChildMaintenance

@fifegingerbread.bsky.social
November 1, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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ipprscotland.bsky.social
After months of planning and plotting, safe to say our conference yesterday was a success. A big thank you to everyone present. Some highlights⤵️
@johnswinney.bsky.social
@anassarwar.bsky.social
@stephenboydippr.bsky.social
@davehawkey.bsky.social
@caseysmithippr.bsky.social
@sukhadatatke.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 4:05 PM
ipprscotland.bsky.social
After months of planning and plotting, safe to say our conference yesterday was a success. A big thank you to everyone present. Some highlights⤵️
@johnswinney.bsky.social
@anassarwar.bsky.social
@stephenboydippr.bsky.social
@davehawkey.bsky.social
@caseysmithippr.bsky.social
@sukhadatatke.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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futureeconscot.bsky.social
We were delighted to attend @ipprscotland.bsky.social’s 10th anniversary conference yesterday.

Our co-director @lmacfarlane.bsky.social spoke on a panel discussing Scotland’s net zero challenge. Happy anniversary 🎂
October 30, 2025 at 9:42 AM
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haylesben.bsky.social
Anas Sarwar @ipprscotland.bsky.social event outlining the need for governance reform in Scottish health services and more use of Scottish economic levers
October 29, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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carnegieuk.bsky.social
Great to be at @ipprscotland.bsky.social's conference today, discussing the big choices & challenges shaping Scotland’s future.

@sarahdavidson.bsky.social joined the opening panel to share insights from our latest #LifeInTheUK research & our recent work on Budgeting for Wellbeing.
October 29, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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haylesben.bsky.social
Next session at the @ipprscotland.bsky.social focussing on the health of Scotland’s democracy
October 29, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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stumackinnon.bsky.social
Speech from FM @johnswinney.bsky.social at @ipprscotland.bsky.social conference. In follow up Q&A says: "...standards of living (in Scotland) are not under our control."
October 29, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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libbybrooks.bsky.social
FM John Swinney speaking at @ipprscotland.bsky.social 10th anniversary conference in Edinburgh: argues that after a pattern of undermining devolution by Westminster “our parliament is not strong enough to protect us from a UK government led by Nigel Farage”
October 29, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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haylesben.bsky.social
Attending the @ipprscotland.bsky.social event today. An excellent opening from @stephenboydippr.bsky.social reminding us on democratic threats & need for more policy innovation & now @graemeroy.bsky.social outlining fiscal pressures
October 29, 2025 at 9:50 AM
ipprscotland.bsky.social
And we are off! Our conference begins. Exciting day ahead - getting to grips with the challenges Scotland faces in the years ahead!
October 29, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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caseysmithippr.bsky.social
High levels of support from parents in Scotland for reform of UK child maintenance. The current system pushes too many parents away. We @ipprscotland.bsky.social find 78% would like to see greater state support on offer for parents who struggle to make arrangements work.
opfs.org.uk/get-involved...
October 28, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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stumackinnon.bsky.social
I'm heading along to this event tomorrow: bsky.app/profile/ippr... Come and say hello!
ipprscotland.bsky.social IPPR Scotland @ipprscotland.bsky.social · Jul 17
🎉10th ANNIVERSARY🎉

A decade ago, IPPR Scotland was established in a big moment of change to support progressive policymaking.

📢Now, as Scotland faces fresh challenges, we’re hosting a major conference to ask: What next?

🗓️Save the date: 29 Oct 2025

www.ippr.org/events/ippr-...
IPPR Scotland: 10th Anniversary Conference | IPPR
Ten years ago, in the wake of the Scottish Independence referendum, there emerged a clear need for a think tank to support progressive policymaking and fos
www.ippr.org
October 28, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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opfs.org.uk
📊 New polling from @ipprscotland.bsky.social shows overwhelming support for reform of the child maintenance system.

Read the latest blog from @IPPRScotland, part of our #TransformingChildMaintenance project with @fifegingerbread.bsky.social

📄 opfs.org.uk/get-involved...
October 28, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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stephenboydippr.bsky.social
Extensive coverage of @ipprscotland.bsky.social polling in today's @heraldscotland.bsky.social

We wanted to know about the public’s voting intentions, their policy priorities and whether they believe the Scottish Parliament can deliver for them...🧵

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2557155...
Landmark new poll reveals deep pessimism among Scots about country’s future
A major new poll shows deep pessimism among Scots about the country’s future and little confidence the next government will make things better.
www.heraldscotland.com
October 26, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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andrewlearmonth.bsky.social
IPPR Scotland Director, @stephenboydippr.bsky.social said: “Last year’s UK election was described as a conspiracy of silence because the parties would not be explicit about the choices the UK faced: whether to let public services deteriorate further or to raise taxes...."
October 26, 2025 at 8:29 AM
ipprscotland.bsky.social
Brilliant report by @andrewlearmonth.bsky.social on the polling we commissioned ahead of our 10th anniversary conference next week. The results are grim. Scotland deserves better.
October 26, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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thepromise.scot
Too many children are missing out on the support they deserve.

We’re supporting @opfs.org.uk, @fifegingerbread.bsky.social & @ipprscotland.bsky.social in calling for a fairer, safer system.

📄Read the report & learn more about the campaign: opfs.org.uk/betterforeve...
#TransformingChildMaintenance
October 23, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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opfs.org.uk
A big thanks to Charlotte who spoke on BBC Radio Scotland this morning about her own lived experience of the Child Maintenance System.

🎧 Listen : www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... from 1:50:08

#TransformingChildMaintenance

@ipprscotland.bsky.social @fifegingerbread.bsky.social
October 23, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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opfs.org.uk
📢 Big news!
Today we launch a joint report with @fifegingerbread.bsky.social & @ipprscotland.bsky.social.

Too many are missing out on the support they’re due.

📄 Read the report + sign the open letter for change → opfs.org.uk/betterforeve...

#TransformingChildMaintenance
October 23, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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fifegingerbread.bsky.social
🚸 Too many children are missing out on the support they deserve.
It’s time for change!
📄 opfs.org.uk/betterforeve...
#TransformingChildMaintenance
October 23, 2025 at 9:12 AM
ipprscotland.bsky.social
🚸Too many children are missing out on the child maintenance support they deserve.
It’s time for change!
We
@ipprscotland.bsky.social
alongside @opfs.org.uk
,
@fifegingerbread.bsky.social

are calling for a fairer, safer system.
📄 opfs.org.uk/betterforeve...
#TransformingChildMaintenance
Better for everyone: a new vision for child maintenance - One Parent Families Scotland
Ambitious proposals for systemic reform of the Child Maintenance Service to improve financial security for children in single parent families.
opfs.org.uk
October 23, 2025 at 10:42 AM
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closethegap.org.uk
Single parents, the majority of whom are women, disproportionally experience poverty.

We support @opfs.org.uk, @fifegingerbread.bsky.social & @ipprscotland.bsky.social in calling for a fairer, safer child maintenance system.

📄 opfs.org.uk/betterforeve...

#TransformingChildMaintenance
October 23, 2025 at 9:28 AM