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If wealth was distributed like height, the UK’s richest would be kilometres tall 📈

👇 In the latest blog, @mrmarkethomas.bsky.social of @99organisation.bsky.social explores why wealth inequality cannot be analysed like other forms of inequality

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Why we can't afford to ignore wealth inequality
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January 21, 2026 at 3:35 PM
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💬 What does the rise of the Asian superstate mean for the future?
📣 Free, interactive #webinar on Thu 5th Feb, 6:00pm
🗣️ Join Sir Vince Cable in conversation with leading economist Vicky Pryce
👇 Register, submit questions, take part
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January 21, 2026 at 3:08 PM
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🎙️ Catch up on our latest Meet the Leaders - now on YouTube! 👇
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📺 Watch the Rt Hon @liambyrnemp.bsky.social, George Freeman MP, and economist Vicky Pryce discuss wealth inequality and what can be done to change the wealth of the nation ⚖️💷 #WealthInequality #FreeWebinar
Is there a solution to wealth inequality? Meet the Leaders with Liam Byrne MP and George Freeman MP
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January 16, 2026 at 3:43 PM
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In 2025, 16% of councillors were elected with majority support - down from 65% in 2021

👇 In the latest blog, Alberto Smith (@makevotesmatter.bsky.social) explores an evolving political landscape & implications of fragmented voter support
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Changing party politics in the UK
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January 16, 2026 at 1:19 PM
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Canada, France and Australia cap political donations. Why not the UK? 🇬🇧
In the latest blog, @jonnarcross.bsky.social of @transparencyuk.bsky.social explores how 67% of the British public want an end to big money in politics 🗳️ @yougov.co.uk
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January 14, 2026 at 2:24 PM
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🎥 Live now with the Rt. Hon Liam Byrne MP, George Freeman MP, and Vicky Pryce discussing wealth inequality and income disparities - what are the right policy responses? 💰 #WealthInequality
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January 14, 2026 at 1:14 PM
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Around 56,000 people have 3x more wealth than half of the world combined 💰
In the latest blog, @mrmarkethomas.bsky.social of @99organisation.bsky.social examines what wealth inequality may mean for the economy, democracy, and the climate 🌍
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Extreme wealth vs the 99%
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January 13, 2026 at 2:57 PM
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72% of people polled support sanctions for politicians who deliberately lie 🗳️
Jennifer Nadel, @compinpolitics.bsky.social, writes on the opportunity for the UK to safeguard against deliberate political deception 🛡️
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The amendment that could protect our democracy – and why the next five days are crucial
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January 9, 2026 at 1:43 PM
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As 2026 begins, Joe Zammit-Lucia continues our tradition of naming a Word of the Year 📆

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January 5, 2026 at 12:51 PM
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In our latest blog, leading economist Vicky Pryce recaps the UK economy in 2025 and examines the outlook for 2026 📊🌍

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Any grounds for optimism?
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December 22, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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📖 What we're reading this week

@theguardian.com @insidehousing.bsky.social @pafuture.bsky.social @jburnmurdoch.ft.com @financialtimes.com @labourlist.bsky.social

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December 19, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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2025 💡 A year of systems change in action 🚀
Across three core programmes, Radix Big Tent has stimulated out-of-the-box thinking, convened experts, framed proposals, & provided a platform to shape debate 📣
Explore our highlights from 2025 🔽 More to come
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December 19, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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What have we been reading & watching this week?

@financialtimes.com @thetimes.com @matthew-wright.bsky.social @lbc.co.uk @jennifernadel.bsky.social

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December 12, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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🤔💭 Why do some well-researched reports go nowhere?
Radix co-founder, Joe Zammit-Lucia, warns against recommendations that look good on paper but do not outline how to turn ambition into real, workable change 📊

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It’s about the pathways not just the destination
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December 12, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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This week, @mrmarkethomas.bsky.social argues that rebuilding the #NHS and easing the cost of living crisis will require rethinking the UK’s fiscal rules 💷🏥

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December 11, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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📹 Starting now! Leading economist Vicky Pryce and contributing editor at the Financial Times (@financialtimes.com) @philipstephens.bsky.social are examining the complexities that underpin UK-Irish relations 🌍
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December 8, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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Philip Stephen, best political editor of FT has an Irish mother and has really dug into the London-Irish tangle. Looking forward to his talk and questions in this event
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Up next ➡️ How will a new president change Irish-UK relations? 🇮🇪 🇬🇧
🕕 WEBINAR, TODAY 6:00PM
📣 Join Contributing Editor at @financialtimes.com, @philipstephens.bsky.social, and leading economist Vicky Pryce for a timely, interactive conversation
🎟️ Register now 👇
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December 8, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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Up next ➡️ How will a new president change Irish-UK relations? 🇮🇪 🇬🇧
🕕 WEBINAR, TODAY 6:00PM
📣 Join Contributing Editor at @financialtimes.com, @philipstephens.bsky.social, and leading economist Vicky Pryce for a timely, interactive conversation
🎟️ Register now 👇
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December 8, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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What we're reading this week

Reforms needed to pension investment system & political funding
Building healthy homes & places to live

@labourlist.bsky.social @julietshaw.bsky.social @insidehousing.bsky.social @theguardian.com @petergeoghegan.bsky.social

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December 5, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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In our blog this week, Clare Delmar explores the link between infrastructure and public health, making the case for a Hippocratic 'do no harm' approach to #placemaking 🏙️⚕️

Read the rest here 👇
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December 2, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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🎙️ Catch up on our latest Meet the Leaders - now on YouTube! 👇
youtu.be/J7mDXCg-IB0

📺 Watch economists Vicky Pryce and Andy Ross share their insight on the #Budget2025 & advocate for pragmatic solutions 🗳️ #webinar
All About The Budget! Andy Ross and Vicky Pryce on Mismanaged Decline
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December 1, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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📖 What we've been reading this week
#resilientdemocracy #housingcommission #newcapitalconsensus #healthonthehighstreet

@theguardian.com @housingtoday.bsky.social @carlbrowne17.bsky.social @libdemvoice.org

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November 28, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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Great to see another one of our Housing Commission's recommendations consulted on by Gvmnt in #thebudget yesterday📝

The importance of reforming VAT for land intended for social housing was outlined in our report 'Beyond the Permacrisis' - read below👀👇

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November 27, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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As called for by @radixuk.bsky.social in our 'Homes without Harm' report this week.
November 22, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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Here at a familiar location for MP briefing for the @radixuk.bsky.social Housing Commission report on Homes without Harm
November 20, 2025 at 9:59 AM