Ben Cooper
@bencooper1995.bsky.social
Research Manager, the Fabians. Interested in education, housing, Sea Wall and rural. Union rep.
Great to be in Number 10 with @lukeraikes.bsky.social today.
We were talking about how to build more good quality homes in every part of the country - and the work of the Fabian Housing Centre.
Get in touch if you want to hear more about our work.
We were talking about how to build more good quality homes in every part of the country - and the work of the Fabian Housing Centre.
Get in touch if you want to hear more about our work.
November 13, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Great to be in Number 10 with @lukeraikes.bsky.social today.
We were talking about how to build more good quality homes in every part of the country - and the work of the Fabian Housing Centre.
Get in touch if you want to hear more about our work.
We were talking about how to build more good quality homes in every part of the country - and the work of the Fabian Housing Centre.
Get in touch if you want to hear more about our work.
Delighted that Primary Colours, my first ever report for @thefabians.bsky.social was referenced in the Curriculum and Assessment Review.
The national curriculum needs to be strengthened to ensure every child has access to the arts.
Read Primary Colours here: fabians.org.uk/publication/...
The national curriculum needs to be strengthened to ensure every child has access to the arts.
Read Primary Colours here: fabians.org.uk/publication/...
Primary colours | Fabian Society
Fabian Society
fabians.org.uk
November 5, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Delighted that Primary Colours, my first ever report for @thefabians.bsky.social was referenced in the Curriculum and Assessment Review.
The national curriculum needs to be strengthened to ensure every child has access to the arts.
Read Primary Colours here: fabians.org.uk/publication/...
The national curriculum needs to be strengthened to ensure every child has access to the arts.
Read Primary Colours here: fabians.org.uk/publication/...
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"With the next state pension age increase imminent, the government must act urgently to support those who struggle to make it to 67 and beyond.”
The government must support older workers as the state pension age increases, argues @sasjkia.bsky.social.
leftfootforward.org/2025/10/the-...
The government must support older workers as the state pension age increases, argues @sasjkia.bsky.social.
leftfootforward.org/2025/10/the-...
The government must support older workers as the state pension age increases
With the next state pension age increase imminent, the government must act urgently to support those who struggle to make it to 67 and beyond. This entails getting four things right.
leftfootforward.org
October 31, 2025 at 10:52 AM
"With the next state pension age increase imminent, the government must act urgently to support those who struggle to make it to 67 and beyond.”
The government must support older workers as the state pension age increases, argues @sasjkia.bsky.social.
leftfootforward.org/2025/10/the-...
The government must support older workers as the state pension age increases, argues @sasjkia.bsky.social.
leftfootforward.org/2025/10/the-...
Cultured Communities, my report for @thefabians.bsky.social, argued for reform to spread the benefits of cultural titles
Great to see Lisa Nandy echo our recommendations in Town/City of Culture announcements:
🎨 Funding to prepare bids
🎵 Guaranteed funding for winners
🎭 Smaller impact awards
Great to see Lisa Nandy echo our recommendations in Town/City of Culture announcements:
🎨 Funding to prepare bids
🎵 Guaranteed funding for winners
🎭 Smaller impact awards
October 31, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Cultured Communities, my report for @thefabians.bsky.social, argued for reform to spread the benefits of cultural titles
Great to see Lisa Nandy echo our recommendations in Town/City of Culture announcements:
🎨 Funding to prepare bids
🎵 Guaranteed funding for winners
🎭 Smaller impact awards
Great to see Lisa Nandy echo our recommendations in Town/City of Culture announcements:
🎨 Funding to prepare bids
🎵 Guaranteed funding for winners
🎭 Smaller impact awards
The task of building 1.5m new homes in a parliament is immense.
We need to 'build baby build' social and council housing to meet it.
Read my latest column for @labourlist.bsky.social
labourlist.org/2025/10/buil...
We need to 'build baby build' social and council housing to meet it.
Read my latest column for @labourlist.bsky.social
labourlist.org/2025/10/buil...
Ben Cooper Column: ‘We need to ‘build baby build’ social housing to meet the 1.5m new homes target’ - LabourList
The government needs to unleash the capacity of councils and housing associations to build thousands of good quality, affordable homes.
labourlist.org
October 30, 2025 at 11:55 AM
The task of building 1.5m new homes in a parliament is immense.
We need to 'build baby build' social and council housing to meet it.
Read my latest column for @labourlist.bsky.social
labourlist.org/2025/10/buil...
We need to 'build baby build' social and council housing to meet it.
Read my latest column for @labourlist.bsky.social
labourlist.org/2025/10/buil...
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Want to know how we can deliver 1.5 million new homes this Parliament? Read ‘Breaking ground’ here 👇
fabians.org.uk/publication/...
fabians.org.uk/publication/...
Breaking ground | Fabian Society
Fabian Society
fabians.org.uk
September 19, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Want to know how we can deliver 1.5 million new homes this Parliament? Read ‘Breaking ground’ here 👇
fabians.org.uk/publication/...
fabians.org.uk/publication/...
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Great to see @bencooper1995.bsky.social's report ‘Breaking ground’ featured in @insidehousing.bsky.social
www.insidehousing.co.uk/insight/late...
www.insidehousing.co.uk/insight/late...
September 19, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Great to see @bencooper1995.bsky.social's report ‘Breaking ground’ featured in @insidehousing.bsky.social
www.insidehousing.co.uk/insight/late...
www.insidehousing.co.uk/insight/late...
Excited to be joining @labourlist.bsky.social as a monthly columnist
I'll be writing on housing, early years and a range of other topics
I may even write about the Sea Wall and coastal areas - if I can sneak it past @emmaburnell.bsky.social
labourlist.org/2025/09/meet...
I'll be writing on housing, early years and a range of other topics
I may even write about the Sea Wall and coastal areas - if I can sneak it past @emmaburnell.bsky.social
labourlist.org/2025/09/meet...
Meet the new LabourList columnists - LabourList
LabourList announces a raft of new columnists including Deborah Mattinson, Paul Nowak and Stella Tsantekidou.
labourlist.org
September 10, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Excited to be joining @labourlist.bsky.social as a monthly columnist
I'll be writing on housing, early years and a range of other topics
I may even write about the Sea Wall and coastal areas - if I can sneak it past @emmaburnell.bsky.social
labourlist.org/2025/09/meet...
I'll be writing on housing, early years and a range of other topics
I may even write about the Sea Wall and coastal areas - if I can sneak it past @emmaburnell.bsky.social
labourlist.org/2025/09/meet...
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Brilliant to see my upcoming report on sick pay for the self employed covered in the Mirror today.
Self-employed workers currently stand to lose 81 per cent of their income if they fall sick, leaving many in precarious situations.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Self-employed workers currently stand to lose 81 per cent of their income if they fall sick, leaving many in precarious situations.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Self-employed workers without sick pay are 'illness away from financial ruin'
A new report out urges the government to introduce a sickness insurance system for the self-employed, and end the “threadbare support system” that leaves them without security
www.mirror.co.uk
September 6, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Brilliant to see my upcoming report on sick pay for the self employed covered in the Mirror today.
Self-employed workers currently stand to lose 81 per cent of their income if they fall sick, leaving many in precarious situations.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Self-employed workers currently stand to lose 81 per cent of their income if they fall sick, leaving many in precarious situations.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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Labour Party Conference 2025 | Fabian Society
Fabian Society
fabians.org.uk
September 4, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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We will struggle to deliver 1.5 million new homes if we do not unleash the potential of SME builders across the country. This session will explore how we can remove the barriers faced by small housebuilders.
September 4, 2025 at 12:32 PM
We will struggle to deliver 1.5 million new homes if we do not unleash the potential of SME builders across the country. This session will explore how we can remove the barriers faced by small housebuilders.
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From The Ground Up: Expanding the Role of SMEs to Deliver the 1.5 Million New Homes
Monday 29 | 16.15 | Bluecoat | @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social
Monday 29 | 16.15 | Bluecoat | @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social
September 4, 2025 at 12:32 PM
From The Ground Up: Expanding the Role of SMEs to Deliver the 1.5 Million New Homes
Monday 29 | 16.15 | Bluecoat | @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social
Monday 29 | 16.15 | Bluecoat | @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social
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Should we reform inheritance tax?
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@bencooper1995.bsky.social makes the case for a cap on lifetime tax-free gifts on Times Radio.
@bencooper1995.bsky.social makes the case for a cap on lifetime tax-free gifts on Times Radio.
August 26, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Should we reform inheritance tax?
💰
@bencooper1995.bsky.social makes the case for a cap on lifetime tax-free gifts on Times Radio.
@bencooper1995.bsky.social makes the case for a cap on lifetime tax-free gifts on Times Radio.
"The country risks serious political consequences from successive generations being locked out of the benefits of homeownership in a country perceived to be failing them"
I'm in @labourlist.bsky.social on why Labour must help 1st time buyers onto the property ladder
labourlist.org/2025/08/home...
I'm in @labourlist.bsky.social on why Labour must help 1st time buyers onto the property ladder
labourlist.org/2025/08/home...
'Young people are locked out of homeownership – bold action is needed' - LabourList
The government must urgently tackle the barriers that are preventing the expectation of homeownership from becoming a reality.
labourlist.org
August 25, 2025 at 12:17 PM
"The country risks serious political consequences from successive generations being locked out of the benefits of homeownership in a country perceived to be failing them"
I'm in @labourlist.bsky.social on why Labour must help 1st time buyers onto the property ladder
labourlist.org/2025/08/home...
I'm in @labourlist.bsky.social on why Labour must help 1st time buyers onto the property ladder
labourlist.org/2025/08/home...
I'm in the Times arguing why there should be a lifetime cap on tax-free gifts.
Income gained through luck or crafty financial planning shouldn't always be tax-free.
If we believe in equality of opportunity, a cap is necessary.
www.thetimes.com/business-mon...
Income gained through luck or crafty financial planning shouldn't always be tax-free.
If we believe in equality of opportunity, a cap is necessary.
www.thetimes.com/business-mon...
August 20, 2025 at 11:13 AM
I'm in the Times arguing why there should be a lifetime cap on tax-free gifts.
Income gained through luck or crafty financial planning shouldn't always be tax-free.
If we believe in equality of opportunity, a cap is necessary.
www.thetimes.com/business-mon...
Income gained through luck or crafty financial planning shouldn't always be tax-free.
If we believe in equality of opportunity, a cap is necessary.
www.thetimes.com/business-mon...
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Take a look at all our partners below 👇
August 7, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Take a look at all our partners below 👇
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Introducing the Festival of Ideas
This September we're bringing our biggest and boldest Labour Party Conference programme EVER to Liverpool.
📢 40+ events
⚡ A new home at @theBluecoat
💬 The sharpest voices, the biggest questions, and the boldest ideas shaping the future of the left.
This September we're bringing our biggest and boldest Labour Party Conference programme EVER to Liverpool.
📢 40+ events
⚡ A new home at @theBluecoat
💬 The sharpest voices, the biggest questions, and the boldest ideas shaping the future of the left.
August 7, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Introducing the Festival of Ideas
This September we're bringing our biggest and boldest Labour Party Conference programme EVER to Liverpool.
📢 40+ events
⚡ A new home at @theBluecoat
💬 The sharpest voices, the biggest questions, and the boldest ideas shaping the future of the left.
This September we're bringing our biggest and boldest Labour Party Conference programme EVER to Liverpool.
📢 40+ events
⚡ A new home at @theBluecoat
💬 The sharpest voices, the biggest questions, and the boldest ideas shaping the future of the left.
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You can read ‘Repair, Reuse, Recycle - Making The Circular Economy in England Work At Scale’ here ⬇️
fabians.org.uk/publication/...
fabians.org.uk/publication/...
Repair, reuse, recycle | Fabian Society
Fabian Society
fabians.org.uk
August 1, 2025 at 11:29 AM
You can read ‘Repair, Reuse, Recycle - Making The Circular Economy in England Work At Scale’ here ⬇️
fabians.org.uk/publication/...
fabians.org.uk/publication/...
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🔁 Invest in infrastructure for large scale critical mineral recycling, stimulating further private sector investment
🥫Mandate all large businesses to sign up to the food waste roadmap, rather than relying on voluntary commitments
🥫Mandate all large businesses to sign up to the food waste roadmap, rather than relying on voluntary commitments
August 1, 2025 at 11:29 AM
🔁 Invest in infrastructure for large scale critical mineral recycling, stimulating further private sector investment
🥫Mandate all large businesses to sign up to the food waste roadmap, rather than relying on voluntary commitments
🥫Mandate all large businesses to sign up to the food waste roadmap, rather than relying on voluntary commitments
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🔧 Introduce a cap on repair prices within ‘right to repair’ legislation
🏗️ Abolish VAT for building refurbishments and repairs to level the playing field with new build.
🏗️ Abolish VAT for building refurbishments and repairs to level the playing field with new build.
August 1, 2025 at 11:29 AM
🔧 Introduce a cap on repair prices within ‘right to repair’ legislation
🏗️ Abolish VAT for building refurbishments and repairs to level the playing field with new build.
🏗️ Abolish VAT for building refurbishments and repairs to level the playing field with new build.
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The report sets out several policies that would help turn the tide and should be included in the upcoming circular economy strategy.
The government could:
🎯 Introduce a target for England to reduce raw material use to under eight tonnes per person by 2050
The government could:
🎯 Introduce a target for England to reduce raw material use to under eight tonnes per person by 2050
August 1, 2025 at 11:29 AM
The report sets out several policies that would help turn the tide and should be included in the upcoming circular economy strategy.
The government could:
🎯 Introduce a target for England to reduce raw material use to under eight tonnes per person by 2050
The government could:
🎯 Introduce a target for England to reduce raw material use to under eight tonnes per person by 2050
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But several factors have held back progression to a more circular economy, including a lack of political prioritisation by successive governments, a lack of clear targets, and a lack of financial incentives 💵
August 1, 2025 at 11:29 AM
But several factors have held back progression to a more circular economy, including a lack of political prioritisation by successive governments, a lack of clear targets, and a lack of financial incentives 💵
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Developing a more circular economy, where waste is reduced and materials stay in circulation for longer, has numerous benefits - from increased resource security and reduced emissions, to benefits to the economy and consumers.
August 1, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Developing a more circular economy, where waste is reduced and materials stay in circulation for longer, has numerous benefits - from increased resource security and reduced emissions, to benefits to the economy and consumers.
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England produced 191m tonnes of waste in the last year data was recorded, and our material footprint has risen to 20.1 tonnes per capita in a year.
That's the same as the weight of 4 African elephants.
🐘🐘🐘🐘
That's the same as the weight of 4 African elephants.
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August 1, 2025 at 11:29 AM
England produced 191m tonnes of waste in the last year data was recorded, and our material footprint has risen to 20.1 tonnes per capita in a year.
That's the same as the weight of 4 African elephants.
🐘🐘🐘🐘
That's the same as the weight of 4 African elephants.
🐘🐘🐘🐘
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Delighted to launch this @thefabians.bsky.social report today on how England can reduce waste and make the circular economy work at scale.
We are currently going in the wrong direction on resource use, but there are several practical steps the government can take to turn this around.
🧵
We are currently going in the wrong direction on resource use, but there are several practical steps the government can take to turn this around.
🧵
🚨NEW REPORT🚨
In 2022, the UK’s material footprint hit 20.1 tonnes per capital, the highest since 2008, and it’s still rising.
How do we turn this around?
In ‘Repair, Reuse, Recycle’ @eloisesacares.bsky.social sets it out. 🧵
In 2022, the UK’s material footprint hit 20.1 tonnes per capital, the highest since 2008, and it’s still rising.
How do we turn this around?
In ‘Repair, Reuse, Recycle’ @eloisesacares.bsky.social sets it out. 🧵
August 1, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Delighted to launch this @thefabians.bsky.social report today on how England can reduce waste and make the circular economy work at scale.
We are currently going in the wrong direction on resource use, but there are several practical steps the government can take to turn this around.
🧵
We are currently going in the wrong direction on resource use, but there are several practical steps the government can take to turn this around.
🧵