Praful Nargund
@prafulnargund.bsky.social
Director of the Good Growth Foundation @goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social
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Praful Nargund
@prafulnargund.bsky.social
· Jun 17
Who generates wealth in the UK?
GGF director @prafulnargund.bsky.social argues it is as much working class people as it is billion pound enterprises on #PoliticsLive.
That's why we campaign for better skills and training - to unlock the potential of the people driving our economy everyday.
GGF director @prafulnargund.bsky.social argues it is as much working class people as it is billion pound enterprises on #PoliticsLive.
That's why we campaign for better skills and training - to unlock the potential of the people driving our economy everyday.
Enable everyone’s talents, get better results 📈
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How Labour can take back control of immigration from Nigel Farage
A focus on skilled immigration would deliver Labour from denial and despair
By Praful Nargund
A focus on skilled immigration would deliver Labour from denial and despair
By Praful Nargund
How Labour can take back control of immigration from Nigel Farage
Skilled immigration would deliver Labour from denial and despair
www.newstatesman.com
October 21, 2025 at 12:46 PM
How Labour can take back control of immigration from Nigel Farage
A focus on skilled immigration would deliver Labour from denial and despair
By Praful Nargund
A focus on skilled immigration would deliver Labour from denial and despair
By Praful Nargund
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📈 Inflation just rose to 3.6% - the highest it’s been all year.
For voters, that’s not just a number. It’s pressure on bills, wages that don’t stretch, and a cost-of-living crisis that still isn’t over.
Growth only counts if people feel it.
For voters, that’s not just a number. It’s pressure on bills, wages that don’t stretch, and a cost-of-living crisis that still isn’t over.
Growth only counts if people feel it.
July 16, 2025 at 3:07 PM
📈 Inflation just rose to 3.6% - the highest it’s been all year.
For voters, that’s not just a number. It’s pressure on bills, wages that don’t stretch, and a cost-of-living crisis that still isn’t over.
Growth only counts if people feel it.
For voters, that’s not just a number. It’s pressure on bills, wages that don’t stretch, and a cost-of-living crisis that still isn’t over.
Growth only counts if people feel it.
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Electric cars will be getting cheaper - finally. But we've been saying this for months: net zero should mean everyday wins, meaning more pounds in people's pockets.
July 14, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Electric cars will be getting cheaper - finally. But we've been saying this for months: net zero should mean everyday wins, meaning more pounds in people's pockets.
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The NHS needs to change to survive. GGF research shows that 80% of Britons agree.
The Government’s decision to invest in those area that need NHS funding the most can boost economic activity across the country.
More from GGF’s @prafulnargund.bsky.social on @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social:
The Government’s decision to invest in those area that need NHS funding the most can boost economic activity across the country.
More from GGF’s @prafulnargund.bsky.social on @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social:
July 4, 2025 at 11:06 AM
The NHS needs to change to survive. GGF research shows that 80% of Britons agree.
The Government’s decision to invest in those area that need NHS funding the most can boost economic activity across the country.
More from GGF’s @prafulnargund.bsky.social on @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social:
The Government’s decision to invest in those area that need NHS funding the most can boost economic activity across the country.
More from GGF’s @prafulnargund.bsky.social on @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social:
Enable everyone’s talents, get better results 📈
Who generates wealth in the UK?
GGF director @prafulnargund.bsky.social argues it is as much working class people as it is billion pound enterprises on #PoliticsLive.
That's why we campaign for better skills and training - to unlock the potential of the people driving our economy everyday.
GGF director @prafulnargund.bsky.social argues it is as much working class people as it is billion pound enterprises on #PoliticsLive.
That's why we campaign for better skills and training - to unlock the potential of the people driving our economy everyday.
June 17, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Enable everyone’s talents, get better results 📈
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Finally, government investment in the North has been backed up by allocated spending.
GGF Director @prafulnargund.bsky.social explains on @gbnewsonline.bsky.social why transport investment in the North is critical - and how the Chancellor's announcement today differs from what has come before.
GGF Director @prafulnargund.bsky.social explains on @gbnewsonline.bsky.social why transport investment in the North is critical - and how the Chancellor's announcement today differs from what has come before.
June 4, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Finally, government investment in the North has been backed up by allocated spending.
GGF Director @prafulnargund.bsky.social explains on @gbnewsonline.bsky.social why transport investment in the North is critical - and how the Chancellor's announcement today differs from what has come before.
GGF Director @prafulnargund.bsky.social explains on @gbnewsonline.bsky.social why transport investment in the North is critical - and how the Chancellor's announcement today differs from what has come before.
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If people feel the positive effects of our new EU relationship, then accusations of "Brexit betrayal" will have no purchase whatsoever, writes @prafulnargund.bsky.social, Director of the Good Growth Foundation
The Brexit debate has moved on, and so has Britain
If people feel the positive effects of our new EU relationship, then accusations of 'Brexit betrayal' will have no purchase whatsoever.
www.politicshome.com
May 24, 2025 at 9:17 AM
If people feel the positive effects of our new EU relationship, then accusations of "Brexit betrayal" will have no purchase whatsoever, writes @prafulnargund.bsky.social, Director of the Good Growth Foundation
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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 19, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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 👇
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@economist.com this week quotes Labour Together's research which found that voters are supremely pessimistic about high prices, thinking that they're here forever. If some energy prices *do* fall (as they are predicted to do) this could be a rare upside surprise for voters.
Britons are so used to squeezed incomes they refuse to believe actually-forecast improvements are possible, says @christabelcoops.bsky.social
May 15, 2025 at 10:00 PM
@economist.com this week quotes Labour Together's research which found that voters are supremely pessimistic about high prices, thinking that they're here forever. If some energy prices *do* fall (as they are predicted to do) this could be a rare upside surprise for voters.
Great to go into no.10 to chat policy ideas and make the case for good growth
May 16, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Great to go into no.10 to chat policy ideas and make the case for good growth
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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.
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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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'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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We found Britons are more likely to view Donald Trump as the biggest threat to UK national interests than terrorist organisations (24% and 22%) respectively, second only to Russia (34%).
@prafulnargund.bsky.social discusses Trump, trade deals and the UK-EU relationship on @thetimes.com Radio below.
@prafulnargund.bsky.social discusses Trump, trade deals and the UK-EU relationship on @thetimes.com Radio below.
May 8, 2025 at 2:40 PM
We found Britons are more likely to view Donald Trump as the biggest threat to UK national interests than terrorist organisations (24% and 22%) respectively, second only to Russia (34%).
@prafulnargund.bsky.social discusses Trump, trade deals and the UK-EU relationship on @thetimes.com Radio below.
@prafulnargund.bsky.social discusses Trump, trade deals and the UK-EU relationship on @thetimes.com Radio below.
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GGF Director @prafulnargund.bsky.social was joined by an expert panel - @liambyrnemp.bsky.social, @jakerichardsmp.bsky.social, and Allie Renison - for a timely discussion on where public opinion stands and what can be done to build a closer UK-EU relationship.
May 9, 2025 at 12:20 PM
GGF Director @prafulnargund.bsky.social was joined by an expert panel - @liambyrnemp.bsky.social, @jakerichardsmp.bsky.social, and Allie Renison - for a timely discussion on where public opinion stands and what can be done to build a closer UK-EU relationship.
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🚨Brexit is no longer untouchable.
At our packed event this week, hosted by @SECNewgate, we launched The Third Rail of British Politics — a bold new plan for repairing the UK-EU relationship without getting burned.
At our packed event this week, hosted by @SECNewgate, we launched The Third Rail of British Politics — a bold new plan for repairing the UK-EU relationship without getting burned.
May 9, 2025 at 12:20 PM
🚨Brexit is no longer untouchable.
At our packed event this week, hosted by @SECNewgate, we launched The Third Rail of British Politics — a bold new plan for repairing the UK-EU relationship without getting burned.
At our packed event this week, hosted by @SECNewgate, we launched The Third Rail of British Politics — a bold new plan for repairing the UK-EU relationship without getting burned.
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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...
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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.
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“There a broad desire for a warmer relationship, driven by geopolitical instability. Trump in the west, Putin in the east and the cost-of-living crisis at home.”
It’s not nostalgia driving Britons towards a closer relationship with the EU - they want security.
@bbcnewsnight.bsky.social
It’s not nostalgia driving Britons towards a closer relationship with the EU - they want security.
@bbcnewsnight.bsky.social
May 8, 2025 at 11:07 AM
“There a broad desire for a warmer relationship, driven by geopolitical instability. Trump in the west, Putin in the east and the cost-of-living crisis at home.”
It’s not nostalgia driving Britons towards a closer relationship with the EU - they want security.
@bbcnewsnight.bsky.social
It’s not nostalgia driving Britons towards a closer relationship with the EU - they want security.
@bbcnewsnight.bsky.social
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Read our new report here
www.goodgrowthfoundation.co.uk/the-third-ra...
www.goodgrowthfoundation.co.uk/the-third-ra...
The Third Rail of British Politics — The Good Growth Foundation
The Good Growth Foundation explores how politicians can rebuild the UK's relationship with the EU without reigniting old divisions. A closer partnership with Europe is not just about trade or diplomac...
www.goodgrowthfoundation.co.uk
May 8, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Read our new report here
www.goodgrowthfoundation.co.uk/the-third-ra...
www.goodgrowthfoundation.co.uk/the-third-ra...
Part of the success of Farage’s return is he just isn’t associated with the failures of Brexit, and especially not among Labour-Reform switchers.
@goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social research featured in the @theguardian.com, ahead of our upcoming report on U.K./Europe relations.
@goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social research featured in the @theguardian.com, ahead of our upcoming report on U.K./Europe relations.
Now Farage not Starmer is feeding public’s appetite for change
Now Farage not Starmer is feeding public’s appetite for change
The Reform UK leader has somehow dodged responsibility for the economic damage of Brexit and is winning over disaffected Labour voters
www.theguardian.com
May 4, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Part of the success of Farage’s return is he just isn’t associated with the failures of Brexit, and especially not among Labour-Reform switchers.
@goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social research featured in the @theguardian.com, ahead of our upcoming report on U.K./Europe relations.
@goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social research featured in the @theguardian.com, ahead of our upcoming report on U.K./Europe relations.
Ending insecurity is the key to getting a closer relationship with Europe. 🇬🇧🇪🇺
Whether that’s on defence, cost of living or trade. It could be a big part rebuilding the broken social contract.
Whether that’s on defence, cost of living or trade. It could be a big part rebuilding the broken social contract.
For good growth, we need good relations with good people.
A new relationship with the EU is within reach - but getting it right requires walking the tightrope between public hesitation and transformative action.
@gabyhinsliff.bsky.social in the @theguardian.com today, on our upcoming research.
A new relationship with the EU is within reach - but getting it right requires walking the tightrope between public hesitation and transformative action.
@gabyhinsliff.bsky.social in the @theguardian.com today, on our upcoming research.
April 29, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Ending insecurity is the key to getting a closer relationship with Europe. 🇬🇧🇪🇺
Whether that’s on defence, cost of living or trade. It could be a big part rebuilding the broken social contract.
Whether that’s on defence, cost of living or trade. It could be a big part rebuilding the broken social contract.
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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?
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 27, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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.
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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.