Sam Alvis
@samalvis.bsky.social
South West native, currently AD of Climate, Energy @IPPR - Climate/Econ policy (views mine)
Green industrial strategy | Bazball | @BristolBears
Green industrial strategy | Bazball | @BristolBears
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Wrote for @labourlist.bsky.social this morning on why government needs to Be More Australia.
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'Cut bills, build trust: the new formula for progressive politics' - LabourList
Labour must talk about – and act on – living standards now to build trust that they have voters priorities at their heart.
labourlist.org
November 12, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Wrote for @labourlist.bsky.social this morning on why government needs to Be More Australia.
labourlist.org/2025/11/cut-...
labourlist.org/2025/11/cut-...
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NEW: The high cost of living is on the forefront of the public's mind. The government should launch 'a war on bills' - a multi-year policy campaign to bring costs down. There are no silver bullets, but there are lots of small things that the government can do to show that it's on people side. (1/4)
November 12, 2025 at 1:11 PM
NEW: The high cost of living is on the forefront of the public's mind. The government should launch 'a war on bills' - a multi-year policy campaign to bring costs down. There are no silver bullets, but there are lots of small things that the government can do to show that it's on people side. (1/4)
Honestly love that pollsters are still getting paid to answer this question - same for renewable energy. The scepticism of a handful of people in westminister just continuing to generate a lovely revenue stream for YouGov
🧵/ How far does the public support net zero?
Support: 60%
Oppose: 25%
Net support by party
Green: +81
Lib Dem: +67
Lab: +64
Con: +11
Reform: -44
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
Support: 60%
Oppose: 25%
Net support by party
Green: +81
Lib Dem: +67
Lab: +64
Con: +11
Reform: -44
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
November 12, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Honestly love that pollsters are still getting paid to answer this question - same for renewable energy. The scepticism of a handful of people in westminister just continuing to generate a lovely revenue stream for YouGov
Centre-left governments the world over bucked 2024's death to incumbents wave with a relentless focus on reducing the cost of living. The public needs to know government is on their side fighting for them to have any faith that long-term policies will payoff.
💷 | NEW BLOG: A war on bills should be the government’s defining campaign – showing it’s on the side of consumers and tackling the cost of living from energy to food to housing. Read the latest from us here www.ippr.org/articles/a-war-on-bills
November 12, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Centre-left governments the world over bucked 2024's death to incumbents wave with a relentless focus on reducing the cost of living. The public needs to know government is on their side fighting for them to have any faith that long-term policies will payoff.
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Progressive leaders in Australia and Spain maintained the public's support after picking fights to bring down the cost of living
Excellent piece by @carsjung.bsky.social & @samalvis.bsky.social calling on the government to wage a "war on bills" - especially on energy and food
Excellent piece by @carsjung.bsky.social & @samalvis.bsky.social calling on the government to wage a "war on bills" - especially on energy and food
💷 | NEW BLOG: A war on bills should be the government’s defining campaign – showing it’s on the side of consumers and tackling the cost of living from energy to food to housing. Read the latest from us here www.ippr.org/articles/a-war-on-bills
November 12, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Progressive leaders in Australia and Spain maintained the public's support after picking fights to bring down the cost of living
Excellent piece by @carsjung.bsky.social & @samalvis.bsky.social calling on the government to wage a "war on bills" - especially on energy and food
Excellent piece by @carsjung.bsky.social & @samalvis.bsky.social calling on the government to wage a "war on bills" - especially on energy and food
Wrote for @labourlist.bsky.social this morning on why government needs to Be More Australia.
labourlist.org/2025/11/cut-...
labourlist.org/2025/11/cut-...
'Cut bills, build trust: the new formula for progressive politics' - LabourList
Labour must talk about – and act on – living standards now to build trust that they have voters priorities at their heart.
labourlist.org
November 12, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Wrote for @labourlist.bsky.social this morning on why government needs to Be More Australia.
labourlist.org/2025/11/cut-...
labourlist.org/2025/11/cut-...
Great piece from Joe on the different h perceptions on what fairness is in climate policy. Some have alighted on one group of workers others on consumers and bills. It’s not clear there are lots of win wins and the trade offs are real
I wrote for @newstatesman1913.bsky.social about what constitutes a "fair transition" - and why maintaining public support for decarbonisation is the ultimate challenge for Ed Miliband and his team
www.newstatesman.com/spotlight/su...
www.newstatesman.com/spotlight/su...
What is a "fair" Green Transition?
The government must define what it constitutes - and then relentlessly pursue it.
www.newstatesman.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Great piece from Joe on the different h perceptions on what fairness is in climate policy. Some have alighted on one group of workers others on consumers and bills. It’s not clear there are lots of win wins and the trade offs are real
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There’s lots of negative chat about the Employment Rights Bill hurting growth and hiring. But lots of the policies could make workers more productive, which would boost growth. New @ippr.org blog from me outlines how it could support stronger, fairer growth: www.ippr.org/articles/pro...
Reaping the productivity dividend: How the employment rights bill could impact growth | IPPR
Once the bill receives royal assent it will, overnight, substantially improve trade unions’ ability to access and organise new workplaces. Over the followi
www.ippr.org
November 10, 2025 at 2:47 PM
There’s lots of negative chat about the Employment Rights Bill hurting growth and hiring. But lots of the policies could make workers more productive, which would boost growth. New @ippr.org blog from me outlines how it could support stronger, fairer growth: www.ippr.org/articles/pro...
+1 for the bare faced version of this
As a fellow 34-year-old bearded guy I’m already finding it psychologically comforting to have Zohran around. If one of us is still wearing Ludlow-style navy suits and occasionally dealing with Slightly Puffy Face from certain angles, then I don’t have to worry about it either
November 6, 2025 at 5:06 PM
+1 for the bare faced version of this
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Really enjoyed speaking to @hollybt.bsky.social @green-alliance.org.uk about the politics of yesterday's carbon budget.
tl;dr don't expect lots of new policy, its a sumation of everything govt is doing to hit emissions targets. It was politically risky, they managed it well. Bomb diffused
tl;dr don't expect lots of new policy, its a sumation of everything govt is doing to hit emissions targets. It was politically risky, they managed it well. Bomb diffused
Green Alliance's @hollybt.bsky.social sits down with @ippr.org's @samalvis.bsky.social to unpack their first reactions to the plan.
🔗 Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/43Qp...
🎧 Or stream on all other platforms: green-alliance.org.uk/podcast/firs...
🔗 Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/43Qp...
🎧 Or stream on all other platforms: green-alliance.org.uk/podcast/firs...
First impressions of the government’s new climate plan
open.spotify.com
October 30, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Really enjoyed speaking to @hollybt.bsky.social @green-alliance.org.uk about the politics of yesterday's carbon budget.
tl;dr don't expect lots of new policy, its a sumation of everything govt is doing to hit emissions targets. It was politically risky, they managed it well. Bomb diffused
tl;dr don't expect lots of new policy, its a sumation of everything govt is doing to hit emissions targets. It was politically risky, they managed it well. Bomb diffused
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🎙️ Special podcast episode | The UK’s long-awaited Carbon Budget and Growth Delivery Plan is here, but what does it actually mean for climate action and green investment?
October 30, 2025 at 4:32 PM
🎙️ Special podcast episode | The UK’s long-awaited Carbon Budget and Growth Delivery Plan is here, but what does it actually mean for climate action and green investment?
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Listen on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/f...
October 31, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Listen on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/f...
Really enjoyed speaking to @hollybt.bsky.social @green-alliance.org.uk about the politics of yesterday's carbon budget.
tl;dr don't expect lots of new policy, its a sumation of everything govt is doing to hit emissions targets. It was politically risky, they managed it well. Bomb diffused
tl;dr don't expect lots of new policy, its a sumation of everything govt is doing to hit emissions targets. It was politically risky, they managed it well. Bomb diffused
Green Alliance's @hollybt.bsky.social sits down with @ippr.org's @samalvis.bsky.social to unpack their first reactions to the plan.
🔗 Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/43Qp...
🎧 Or stream on all other platforms: green-alliance.org.uk/podcast/firs...
🔗 Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/43Qp...
🎧 Or stream on all other platforms: green-alliance.org.uk/podcast/firs...
First impressions of the government’s new climate plan
open.spotify.com
October 30, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Really enjoyed speaking to @hollybt.bsky.social @green-alliance.org.uk about the politics of yesterday's carbon budget.
tl;dr don't expect lots of new policy, its a sumation of everything govt is doing to hit emissions targets. It was politically risky, they managed it well. Bomb diffused
tl;dr don't expect lots of new policy, its a sumation of everything govt is doing to hit emissions targets. It was politically risky, they managed it well. Bomb diffused
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Ahead of the Budget, voters are sceptical of higher tax and doubt government delivery. But @ippr.org work with @persuasionuk.bsky.social suggests there is a way through: close loopholes and ensure those with the broadest shoulders contribute first, and take visible action to cut the cost of living.
💷| NEW BLOG: Voters are clear - those with the broadest shoulders must carry more of the load. It's time to close long-standing disparities in the tax system and cut everyday costs. Read the latest analysis from IPPR here: www.ippr.org/articles/tax...
October 29, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Ahead of the Budget, voters are sceptical of higher tax and doubt government delivery. But @ippr.org work with @persuasionuk.bsky.social suggests there is a way through: close loopholes and ensure those with the broadest shoulders contribute first, and take visible action to cut the cost of living.
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With the government’s new carbon budget out, the focus is clear: net zero through support, not punishment. Helping households and businesses make the most of the transition is the way forward - @samalvis.bsky.social. Read our recent analysis here: www.ippr.org/articles/six...
October 29, 2025 at 4:41 PM
With the government’s new carbon budget out, the focus is clear: net zero through support, not punishment. Helping households and businesses make the most of the transition is the way forward - @samalvis.bsky.social. Read our recent analysis here: www.ippr.org/articles/six...
Actual plan now out www.gov.uk/government/p...
October 29, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Actual plan now out www.gov.uk/government/p...
*New Carbon Budget Plan is out (ish)* WS if not gov.uk
Inheritance isn't an excuse but this is a good example over the new government picking not only a failed plan but a lack of progress on key metrics specifically homes, transport and industry
questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-stat...
Inheritance isn't an excuse but this is a good example over the new government picking not only a failed plan but a lack of progress on key metrics specifically homes, transport and industry
questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-stat...
October 29, 2025 at 3:02 PM
*New Carbon Budget Plan is out (ish)* WS if not gov.uk
Inheritance isn't an excuse but this is a good example over the new government picking not only a failed plan but a lack of progress on key metrics specifically homes, transport and industry
questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-stat...
Inheritance isn't an excuse but this is a good example over the new government picking not only a failed plan but a lack of progress on key metrics specifically homes, transport and industry
questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-stat...
Very similar vibe to @sofiejenkinson.bsky.social's excellent Mr Blobby Patriotism
renewal.org.uk/blog/mr-blob...
renewal.org.uk/blog/mr-blob...
October 29, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Very similar vibe to @sofiejenkinson.bsky.social's excellent Mr Blobby Patriotism
renewal.org.uk/blog/mr-blob...
renewal.org.uk/blog/mr-blob...
This is a really clear signal that (consumer) cost matters and onshore is more (?) important now than off. It's a shame it's said quietly in a way that opponents won't notice. Really interested in the game theory - high ASP but low budget,do developers as a friend put it go volume or value?
£900m for offshore wind is a strong signal to the sector that holding down costs is paramount, and accepting that it may not deliver enough offshore wind to meet the Government's decarbonisation target. At this juncture, this is the correct move.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 7: statutory notices
Final statutory notices required to launch Contracts for Difference Allocation Round 7.
www.gov.uk
October 27, 2025 at 3:14 PM
This is a really clear signal that (consumer) cost matters and onshore is more (?) important now than off. It's a shame it's said quietly in a way that opponents won't notice. Really interested in the game theory - high ASP but low budget,do developers as a friend put it go volume or value?
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Rare opportunity. We are currently recruiting for a member of our senior leadership team to take forward our work on productivity and growth. Do get in touch if interested. www.resolutionfoundation.org/about-us/opp...
Research Director • Resolution Foundation
The Resolution Foundation is looking for an exceptional candidate to help lead our research team. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Foundation’s senior leadership as we seek to turn around t...
www.resolutionfoundation.org
October 27, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Rare opportunity. We are currently recruiting for a member of our senior leadership team to take forward our work on productivity and growth. Do get in touch if interested. www.resolutionfoundation.org/about-us/opp...
Part of this is the bad/cheap polling that think-tanks commission. Like you need real experts to design questionnaires that get at a) public values, and b) where the public could move in response to optimal/preferred announcements. Don't just poll straight up what does/doesn't have support
One way that Keir Starmer's lack of a project distorts everything else is that all the Labour-aligned think tanks are now doing some kind of big polling-based project, because the Downing Street project is 'how can we win?'. Leads to yet more economically and socially harmful nonsense.
Haven’t read the report yet but this looks to me like another example of adding yet more makework to the immigration process for unclear reasons other than possibly getting mentioned in Politico Playbook.
October 20, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Part of this is the bad/cheap polling that think-tanks commission. Like you need real experts to design questionnaires that get at a) public values, and b) where the public could move in response to optimal/preferred announcements. Don't just poll straight up what does/doesn't have support
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That England has had its three worst harvests on record inside the past five years really should be being treated as a much bigger cause for concern than is currently the case. www.businessgreen.com/news/4520171...
'This is what farming with climate change looks like': England endures second worst harvest on record
New analysis confirms three of the five worst harvests on record have occurred in the past five years on the back of extreme heat, drought, and rainfall
www.businessgreen.com
October 9, 2025 at 3:53 PM
That England has had its three worst harvests on record inside the past five years really should be being treated as a much bigger cause for concern than is currently the case. www.businessgreen.com/news/4520171...
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There's a fascinating case study to be done on the different strategies of Macron and Sánchez. Both emerged, against the odds, from centrist milieux in the mid-2010s to lead their countries since 2017/18. But their fates are totally different.
October 6, 2025 at 5:16 PM
There's a fascinating case study to be done on the different strategies of Macron and Sánchez. Both emerged, against the odds, from centrist milieux in the mid-2010s to lead their countries since 2017/18. But their fates are totally different.
Blobby blobby blobby blobby. Blobby blobby blooby @sofiejenkinson.bsky.social blobby, blobby blobby blobby.
Blobby blobby blobby!
Blobby blobby blobby!
"Most of us basically love our country, even if begrudgingly – not the version we’re told to, or even presented with, but the one we really see and live in every day. Silly Sausage Britain is the Britain most of us reside in, and love."
@sofiejenkinson.bsky.social on "Mr Blobby patriotism"
@sofiejenkinson.bsky.social on "Mr Blobby patriotism"
Mr Blobby patriotism
Over recent weeks I have found myself thinking about the country we live in, what it feels like and what I like, and love, about it.
I guess I found myself thinking about this because of the summer w...
renewal.org.uk
October 6, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Blobby blobby blobby blobby. Blobby blobby blooby @sofiejenkinson.bsky.social blobby, blobby blobby blobby.
Blobby blobby blobby!
Blobby blobby blobby!
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As I was speaking on panels at Labour conference last week I began to describe the Britain I know exists and love. In the end I gave it a name: Mr Blobby Patriotism
And I’ve written about it for @renewaljournal.bsky.social here bsky.app/profile/rene...
And I’ve written about it for @renewaljournal.bsky.social here bsky.app/profile/rene...
"Most of us basically love our country, even if begrudgingly – not the version we’re told to, or even presented with, but the one we really see and live in every day. Silly Sausage Britain is the Britain most of us reside in, and love."
@sofiejenkinson.bsky.social on "Mr Blobby patriotism"
@sofiejenkinson.bsky.social on "Mr Blobby patriotism"
Mr Blobby patriotism
Over recent weeks I have found myself thinking about the country we live in, what it feels like and what I like, and love, about it.
I guess I found myself thinking about this because of the summer w...
renewal.org.uk
October 6, 2025 at 3:39 PM
As I was speaking on panels at Labour conference last week I began to describe the Britain I know exists and love. In the end I gave it a name: Mr Blobby Patriotism
And I’ve written about it for @renewaljournal.bsky.social here bsky.app/profile/rene...
And I’ve written about it for @renewaljournal.bsky.social here bsky.app/profile/rene...