Sam Alvis

This is so good by Izzy. The tories went wrong when they bored of pluralism, many of Labour's issues are because of the same

Not just comms that gets duller and less authentic but you run out of ideological road faster. More freedom for PPCs/backbenchers (+more parliamentary power) better for all

Ironically a lot of unnecessary paperwork to wade through to get to the point

If it's good enough for our NHS jonathan it is good enough for business

He was, it turns out, tuff enuff

'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.

Wrote for @labourlist.bsky.social this morning on why government needs to Be More Australia.

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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)

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

Take one example - shrinkflation. Its one of those things that really grinds people down, makes purchasing harder and less transparent. Its not a huge saving but with mandatory shrinkflation labelling, France and Australia have shown the public appreciates the effort and clarity.

@carsjung.bsky.social and I set out how the Budget can be Labour's first play of many over the parliament. Starting with energy costs but including food and a host of policies to make markets work better for individuals. It doesn't all have to be spending especially when fiscal space is tight.

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.

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

'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.

Wrote for @labourlist.bsky.social this morning on why government needs to Be More Australia.

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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

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

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

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

Would you include multipurpose interconnectors under transmission (for offshore) or does the cost of those not stack yet either?

🎙️ 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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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

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.

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...

The sixth carbon budget: The first plan without consensus | IPPR It was initiated by Labour, and built on by the Conservatives, with the SNP, Greens and Lib Dems pushing only to go faster. This drove cross-party agreemen

What it needs to be is credible, clear and show a path forward - not just to investors and businesses but also those that won legal action against the previous govt. I think it meets that test.

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The CBDP is more an amalgamation of lots of existing or forthcoming granular polices - industrial strategy, warm homes plan, land use framework etc. So we shouldn't expect it to bring lots of new.

That's meant a change in tact. Like before the plan is tied to private investment (though with an actual investor prospectus inc), but the emphasis is much more on help than punish - core to @ippr.org's philosophy. The tories would've attacked on boiler bans but those policies have taken a backseat

The sixth carbon budget: The first plan without consensus | IPPR It was initiated by Labour, and built on by the Conservatives, with the SNP, Greens and Lib Dems pushing only to go faster. This drove cross-party agreemen

The easy out would've been rewrite the Climate Change Act give themselves more slack, credit where it's due they didn't

As I wrote, the failure of the last govt meant that it's also on Lab to deliver the first plan when not all parties in parliament support net zero

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*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

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This has Ed Davey abseiling into a volcano campaign stunt written all over it