Theresa
@theresabis.bsky.social
Head of Campaigns at the Good Growth Foundation, PR Week 30 under 30
Like to✍&🎙abt EU/UK trade, workforce crisis, mental health
Before all that, CBI & international politics @ LSE, KCL
Via Austria, Germany, Denmark
Like to✍&🎙abt EU/UK trade, workforce crisis, mental health
Before all that, CBI & international politics @ LSE, KCL
Via Austria, Germany, Denmark
Immigration is a big issue for the UK public. There’s no way around it.
Many Brits feel left behind, feel devoid of opportunity and functioning public services.
But denying the contribution immigrants make to the UK economy is a fool’s errand.
Me on @gbhnews.bsky.social
Many Brits feel left behind, feel devoid of opportunity and functioning public services.
But denying the contribution immigrants make to the UK economy is a fool’s errand.
Me on @gbhnews.bsky.social
July 28, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Immigration is a big issue for the UK public. There’s no way around it.
Many Brits feel left behind, feel devoid of opportunity and functioning public services.
But denying the contribution immigrants make to the UK economy is a fool’s errand.
Me on @gbhnews.bsky.social
Many Brits feel left behind, feel devoid of opportunity and functioning public services.
But denying the contribution immigrants make to the UK economy is a fool’s errand.
Me on @gbhnews.bsky.social
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Shifting NHS care from hospitals to the community (highstreets, town centres, etc) eases pressure on hospitals and brings care closer to those who need it.
It’s not just smart policy, it’s popular: 58% of Brits want the Government to prioritise local NHS services.
@prafulnargund.bsky.social 📽️👇
It’s not just smart policy, it’s popular: 58% of Brits want the Government to prioritise local NHS services.
@prafulnargund.bsky.social 📽️👇
July 8, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Shifting NHS care from hospitals to the community (highstreets, town centres, etc) eases pressure on hospitals and brings care closer to those who need it.
It’s not just smart policy, it’s popular: 58% of Brits want the Government to prioritise local NHS services.
@prafulnargund.bsky.social 📽️👇
It’s not just smart policy, it’s popular: 58% of Brits want the Government to prioritise local NHS services.
@prafulnargund.bsky.social 📽️👇
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GGF‘s @theresabis.bsky.social on @gbnewsonline.bsky.social talking about the importance of transport in boosting regional equality.
Good transport links are amongst the top reasons for a strong local economy - it’s a policy area where Govt can make a tangible impact on voters.
More to come..
Good transport links are amongst the top reasons for a strong local economy - it’s a policy area where Govt can make a tangible impact on voters.
More to come..
June 23, 2025 at 1:32 PM
GGF‘s @theresabis.bsky.social on @gbnewsonline.bsky.social talking about the importance of transport in boosting regional equality.
Good transport links are amongst the top reasons for a strong local economy - it’s a policy area where Govt can make a tangible impact on voters.
More to come..
Good transport links are amongst the top reasons for a strong local economy - it’s a policy area where Govt can make a tangible impact on voters.
More to come..
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The @bankofengland.bsky.social’s Monetary Policy Committee holds interest rates at 4.25%.
Interest rates are at a stand-still as the Bank navigates a highly unpredictable international environment.
Our response 👇
Interest rates are at a stand-still as the Bank navigates a highly unpredictable international environment.
Our response 👇
June 19, 2025 at 3:14 PM
The @bankofengland.bsky.social’s Monetary Policy Committee holds interest rates at 4.25%.
Interest rates are at a stand-still as the Bank navigates a highly unpredictable international environment.
Our response 👇
Interest rates are at a stand-still as the Bank navigates a highly unpredictable international environment.
Our response 👇
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TV-Nachrichten bleiben in Ö. die meistgenutzte Nachrichtenquelle und auch - mit Abstand - für die meisten Menschen ihre „Hauptnachrichtenquelle“, sagt der Reuters Digital News Report 2025:
June 17, 2025 at 7:03 AM
TV-Nachrichten bleiben in Ö. die meistgenutzte Nachrichtenquelle und auch - mit Abstand - für die meisten Menschen ihre „Hauptnachrichtenquelle“, sagt der Reuters Digital News Report 2025:
Listen to me yap about the slump in trade with the US
I did this with a swollen eye bc apparently am getting allergies at my big age so be nice
I did this with a swollen eye bc apparently am getting allergies at my big age so be nice
📊A big week in politics 📊
Following the Spending Review, today‘s GDP figures proved a sharp contrast to recent positive soundings on the economy.
GGF‘s @theresabis.bsky.social unpacks what they actually mean.
Following the Spending Review, today‘s GDP figures proved a sharp contrast to recent positive soundings on the economy.
GGF‘s @theresabis.bsky.social unpacks what they actually mean.
June 16, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Listen to me yap about the slump in trade with the US
I did this with a swollen eye bc apparently am getting allergies at my big age so be nice
I did this with a swollen eye bc apparently am getting allergies at my big age so be nice
Lots to unpick from today's spending review. But the proof will have to be in the pudding for voters to get on side - and they want results fast.
Almost 50% of swing voters expect to feel growth benefits in the next two years 👇
Almost 50% of swing voters expect to feel growth benefits in the next two years 👇
Every Briton - young and old - must be able to access opportunity, training and good work. That’s good growth.
But the Government needs to go fast.
Over 70% expect to see the benefits of growth in 4 years, while almost 50% of swing voters expect to feel them in 2 years.
But the Government needs to go fast.
Over 70% expect to see the benefits of growth in 4 years, while almost 50% of swing voters expect to feel them in 2 years.
June 11, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Lots to unpick from today's spending review. But the proof will have to be in the pudding for voters to get on side - and they want results fast.
Almost 50% of swing voters expect to feel growth benefits in the next two years 👇
Almost 50% of swing voters expect to feel growth benefits in the next two years 👇
Proud of the team. We've spent some time now rolling out the pitch for a new deal with the EU. Last few days alone, covered in @bloomberg.com, @theipaper.com, @cityam.bsky.social & @thespectator1828.bsky.social. Much more to come
The UK and EU are finally turning the page.
We called for a common sense deal - and now progress is taking place on all four policy areas we set out.
This is a win for UK-wide growth, and avoids key concerns of the public.
📣 Statement from our Director, @prafulnargund.bsky.social 👇
We called for a common sense deal - and now progress is taking place on all four policy areas we set out.
This is a win for UK-wide growth, and avoids key concerns of the public.
📣 Statement from our Director, @prafulnargund.bsky.social 👇
May 20, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Proud of the team. We've spent some time now rolling out the pitch for a new deal with the EU. Last few days alone, covered in @bloomberg.com, @theipaper.com, @cityam.bsky.social & @thespectator1828.bsky.social. Much more to come
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Very interesting chart from the new @goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social @prafulnargund.bsky.social report on the UK-EU reset. It suggests there's more room for the Labour government to be ambitious with the EU than they're currently willing to admit.
May 13, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Very interesting chart from the new @goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social @prafulnargund.bsky.social report on the UK-EU reset. It suggests there's more room for the Labour government to be ambitious with the EU than they're currently willing to admit.
Broadcast debut on @lbc.co.uk and @gbnewsonline.bsky.social yesterday.
Simply - key to getting voters on board is putting more money into their pockets. Big focus now on Govt's plans for boosting productivity and bringing down the cost of living.
Simply - key to getting voters on board is putting more money into their pockets. Big focus now on Govt's plans for boosting productivity and bringing down the cost of living.
May 13, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Broadcast debut on @lbc.co.uk and @gbnewsonline.bsky.social yesterday.
Simply - key to getting voters on board is putting more money into their pockets. Big focus now on Govt's plans for boosting productivity and bringing down the cost of living.
Simply - key to getting voters on board is putting more money into their pockets. Big focus now on Govt's plans for boosting productivity and bringing down the cost of living.
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The UK-EU summit holds great opportunity - from Youth Mobility to defence. But any decisions must respect voters’ red lines.
GGF's Billie Coulson on GB News talking about our latest report
GGF's Billie Coulson on GB News talking about our latest report
May 12, 2025 at 4:43 PM
The UK-EU summit holds great opportunity - from Youth Mobility to defence. But any decisions must respect voters’ red lines.
GGF's Billie Coulson on GB News talking about our latest report
GGF's Billie Coulson on GB News talking about our latest report
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Labour MPs are confident the UK-US trade deal could improve Britain's economic position — and help them electorally.
But the public are still not fans of Trump — as some eyebrow raising JL Partners polling for the Good Growth Foundation makes very clear.
www.politico.eu/article/dona...
But the public are still not fans of Trump — as some eyebrow raising JL Partners polling for the Good Growth Foundation makes very clear.
www.politico.eu/article/dona...
Donald Trump is a bigger threat to UK than terrorists, poll says
Almost a quarter of Brits thought the U.S. president is the biggest risk to national security — second only to Russia.
www.politico.eu
May 8, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Labour MPs are confident the UK-US trade deal could improve Britain's economic position — and help them electorally.
But the public are still not fans of Trump — as some eyebrow raising JL Partners polling for the Good Growth Foundation makes very clear.
www.politico.eu/article/dona...
But the public are still not fans of Trump — as some eyebrow raising JL Partners polling for the Good Growth Foundation makes very clear.
www.politico.eu/article/dona...
'The Third Rail' out today!🗞️🚨
Yesterday's preview briefing of the report made for v lively discussion on the path to a stronger relationship w/Europe.
Joined by stellar speakers @liambyrnemp.bsky.social, @jakerichardsmp.bsky.social, @prafulnargund.bsky.social and Allie Renison.
Read on below..
Yesterday's preview briefing of the report made for v lively discussion on the path to a stronger relationship w/Europe.
Joined by stellar speakers @liambyrnemp.bsky.social, @jakerichardsmp.bsky.social, @prafulnargund.bsky.social and Allie Renison.
Read on below..
May 8, 2025 at 11:07 AM
'The Third Rail' out today!🗞️🚨
Yesterday's preview briefing of the report made for v lively discussion on the path to a stronger relationship w/Europe.
Joined by stellar speakers @liambyrnemp.bsky.social, @jakerichardsmp.bsky.social, @prafulnargund.bsky.social and Allie Renison.
Read on below..
Yesterday's preview briefing of the report made for v lively discussion on the path to a stronger relationship w/Europe.
Joined by stellar speakers @liambyrnemp.bsky.social, @jakerichardsmp.bsky.social, @prafulnargund.bsky.social and Allie Renison.
Read on below..
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Today we are launching 'The Third Rail' - our new report on how Britain can repair its broken relationship with the European Union without reigniting the divisions of Brexit.
For too long, this issue has been untouchable.
That has to change.
For too long, this issue has been untouchable.
That has to change.
May 8, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Today we are launching 'The Third Rail' - our new report on how Britain can repair its broken relationship with the European Union without reigniting the divisions of Brexit.
For too long, this issue has been untouchable.
That has to change.
For too long, this issue has been untouchable.
That has to change.
Big week for domestic politics, followed by big big weeks for international politics. Our upcoming EU-UK research speaks to both.
Who are the voters leaving Labour for Reform? How do they really feel about our relationship with the EU? And crucially, what do they want from it?
Who are the voters leaving Labour for Reform? How do they really feel about our relationship with the EU? And crucially, what do they want from it?
Delighted to see a small preview in @observeruk.bsky.social editorial of our upcoming work on the UK-EU relationship.
Trump is definitely a push factor for a closer relationship. There are political realities that must be respected, but a pragmatic approach can get a closer relationship.
Trump is definitely a push factor for a closer relationship. There are political realities that must be respected, but a pragmatic approach can get a closer relationship.
April 28, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Big week for domestic politics, followed by big big weeks for international politics. Our upcoming EU-UK research speaks to both.
Who are the voters leaving Labour for Reform? How do they really feel about our relationship with the EU? And crucially, what do they want from it?
Who are the voters leaving Labour for Reform? How do they really feel about our relationship with the EU? And crucially, what do they want from it?
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"Right now we're trying to strike a trade deal with America. How can we trust that it's worth the paper that it is written on?"
Praful Nargund, Director of the Good Growth Foundation tells
@vicderbyshire.bsky.social about his fears over a US trade deal.
#Newsnight
Praful Nargund, Director of the Good Growth Foundation tells
@vicderbyshire.bsky.social about his fears over a US trade deal.
#Newsnight
April 16, 2025 at 10:56 AM
"Right now we're trying to strike a trade deal with America. How can we trust that it's worth the paper that it is written on?"
Praful Nargund, Director of the Good Growth Foundation tells
@vicderbyshire.bsky.social about his fears over a US trade deal.
#Newsnight
Praful Nargund, Director of the Good Growth Foundation tells
@vicderbyshire.bsky.social about his fears over a US trade deal.
#Newsnight
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The UK needs a closer relationship with the EU - but we can't reopen the Brexit debate.
See @prafulnargund.bsky.social on @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social outlining how the Gov can secure a better deal on trade and defence while avoiding political pitfalls.
See @prafulnargund.bsky.social on @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social outlining how the Gov can secure a better deal on trade and defence while avoiding political pitfalls.
April 16, 2025 at 10:00 AM
The UK needs a closer relationship with the EU - but we can't reopen the Brexit debate.
See @prafulnargund.bsky.social on @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social outlining how the Gov can secure a better deal on trade and defence while avoiding political pitfalls.
See @prafulnargund.bsky.social on @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social outlining how the Gov can secure a better deal on trade and defence while avoiding political pitfalls.
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The UK is facing a crisis of economic inactivity - and Trump's tariffs will only make it worse.
That's why GGF is campaigning for a NICs holiday for businesses who hire people currently on long-term sickness or disability benefits.
Read @lucygjwhite.bsky.social in @bloomberg.com
That's why GGF is campaigning for a NICs holiday for businesses who hire people currently on long-term sickness or disability benefits.
Read @lucygjwhite.bsky.social in @bloomberg.com
April 7, 2025 at 3:47 PM
The UK is facing a crisis of economic inactivity - and Trump's tariffs will only make it worse.
That's why GGF is campaigning for a NICs holiday for businesses who hire people currently on long-term sickness or disability benefits.
Read @lucygjwhite.bsky.social in @bloomberg.com
That's why GGF is campaigning for a NICs holiday for businesses who hire people currently on long-term sickness or disability benefits.
Read @lucygjwhite.bsky.social in @bloomberg.com
Era-defining tariffs call for era-defining diplomacy with the UK's biggest trading partner. Time to pick friends carefully. 👇
The UK can be a safe haven in an ocean of chaos.
Today’s speech was a welcome shift from the PM but symbolism isn’t strategy. We need bold thinking, stronger EU ties and serious support for British industry.
GGF director, @prafulnargund.bsky.social's, response to the PM’s remarks:
Today’s speech was a welcome shift from the PM but symbolism isn’t strategy. We need bold thinking, stronger EU ties and serious support for British industry.
GGF director, @prafulnargund.bsky.social's, response to the PM’s remarks:
April 7, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Era-defining tariffs call for era-defining diplomacy with the UK's biggest trading partner. Time to pick friends carefully. 👇
blue sky today feeling v like if sunday scaries were real and happening to everyone all at once
April 7, 2025 at 9:57 AM
blue sky today feeling v like if sunday scaries were real and happening to everyone all at once
Me trying not to post the results of our EU/UK research rn
@goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social report (and lowkey pet project) out in May. If you wanna hear about it before, get in touch. Lots on defence, national security concerns, obvs CoL too. And how to talk about it all w/o being certified as Remoaner.
@goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social report (and lowkey pet project) out in May. If you wanna hear about it before, get in touch. Lots on defence, national security concerns, obvs CoL too. And how to talk about it all w/o being certified as Remoaner.
a man in a white shirt and gray vest is tying his tie .
ALT: a man in a white shirt and gray vest is tying his tie .
media.tenor.com
March 31, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Me trying not to post the results of our EU/UK research rn
@goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social report (and lowkey pet project) out in May. If you wanna hear about it before, get in touch. Lots on defence, national security concerns, obvs CoL too. And how to talk about it all w/o being certified as Remoaner.
@goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social report (and lowkey pet project) out in May. If you wanna hear about it before, get in touch. Lots on defence, national security concerns, obvs CoL too. And how to talk about it all w/o being certified as Remoaner.
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In headlines, less is more
Investors, consumers and companies are showing the first signs of souring on Donald Trump’s vision. With his aggressive and erratic protectionism, he is playing with fire econ.st/41tx87X
March 6, 2025 at 11:04 AM
In headlines, less is more
First taste of @goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social Business Survey of over 1,000 firms, in today's @thetimes.com
🩺 78% of biz want more Govt action to boost workforce physical or mental health
🌍 More than half say greater access to the EU market is their top priority
www.thetimes.com/business-mon...
🩺 78% of biz want more Govt action to boost workforce physical or mental health
🌍 More than half say greater access to the EU market is their top priority
www.thetimes.com/business-mon...
Ministers urged to boost workers’ health
A survey has found that three quarters of businesses think the government should be doing more to cut Britain’s high rates of economic inactivity
www.thetimes.com
February 24, 2025 at 11:42 AM
First taste of @goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social Business Survey of over 1,000 firms, in today's @thetimes.com
🩺 78% of biz want more Govt action to boost workforce physical or mental health
🌍 More than half say greater access to the EU market is their top priority
www.thetimes.com/business-mon...
🩺 78% of biz want more Govt action to boost workforce physical or mental health
🌍 More than half say greater access to the EU market is their top priority
www.thetimes.com/business-mon...
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News today that real wages, adjusted for inflation, are rising: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Yet just *1%* of voters think their income is rising faster than prices in the shops.
Neat eg that accords with @goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social's recent work:
www.goodgrowthfoundation.co.uk/mind-the-gro...
Yet just *1%* of voters think their income is rising faster than prices in the shops.
Neat eg that accords with @goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social's recent work:
www.goodgrowthfoundation.co.uk/mind-the-gro...
February 18, 2025 at 5:44 PM
News today that real wages, adjusted for inflation, are rising: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Yet just *1%* of voters think their income is rising faster than prices in the shops.
Neat eg that accords with @goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social's recent work:
www.goodgrowthfoundation.co.uk/mind-the-gro...
Yet just *1%* of voters think their income is rising faster than prices in the shops.
Neat eg that accords with @goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social's recent work:
www.goodgrowthfoundation.co.uk/mind-the-gro...