Luke Raikes

Full report here:
fabians.org.uk/publication/...

Really important report today on flood resilience - drawing on @eloisesacares.bsky.social report on climate adaptation for the @thefabians.bsky.social

“Since the levy was introduced, the number of apprenticeship starts has fallen by a third.”

If the PM’s apprenticeship plan is to work, it must reform the failed levy argues @joedromey.bsky.social for @politicshome.bsky.social.

www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...

The Festival of Ideas was the biggest and boldest Labour Party Programme we’ve ever had at @thefabians.bsky.social

✅42 events across 4 days
✅Over 2,000 attendees
✅Over 50 Ministers & MPs
✅Exploring the big issues of our time

And now great to see Starmer reiterating that living standards is the top priority.

Here’s our analysis and proposals for how to improve living standards in practice:

Our Back to Business session with @liambyrnemp.bsky.social, @catherineatkinson.bsky.social, @lukeraikes.bsky.social

As I argued here: bsky.app/profile/luke...

About time for England to let its mayors do the same.

Great to see coverage of @sasjkia.bsky.social’s report, ‘Nye Bevan’s lost legacy’ in both the @financialtimes.com and @theguardian.com

www.theguardian.com/money/2025/s...

www.ft.com/content/868f...

Meet the new LabourList columnists - LabourList LabourList announces a raft of new columnists including Deborah Mattinson, Paul Nowak and Stella Tsantekidou.

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...

🚨NEW REPORT🚨

How do we extend sick pay protection to the self-employed?

In ‘Ill-Prepared’ @eloisesacares.bsky.social sets out a roadmap for a full employment insurance system by the end of next parliament.

Here’s what you need to know🧵

New @thefabians report out today, proposing “sick pay” for the self-employed:

New @thefabians report out today, proposing “sick pay” for the self-employed:

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

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...

New employment rights will make defining an employee more important than ever 'It is now more important than ever to address a surprisingly difficult question: who will be entitled to these employment rights'

The employment rights bill is vital.

But we also need to answer the question: what makes someone an employee?

Our answer will affect some of the most vulnerable people in the labour market.

Me for @left-foot-forward.bsky.social @thefabians.bsky.social

leftfootforward.org/2025/09/new-...

Employment status | Fabian Society Fabian Society

Drawing on our in-depth study of 'bogus self-employment', the gig economy and employment status here:
fabians.org.uk/publication/...

New employment rights will make defining an employee more important than ever 'It is now more important than ever to address a surprisingly difficult question: who will be entitled to these employment rights'

The employment rights bill is vital.

But we also need to answer the question: what makes someone an employee?

Our answer will affect some of the most vulnerable people in the labour market.

Me for @left-foot-forward.bsky.social @thefabians.bsky.social

leftfootforward.org/2025/09/new-...

Why even small-scale local levies could make a big difference to local areas, for the MJ

Visitor levies, business rate supplements and land value capture - give places the tools they need

www.themj.co.uk/getting-fisc...

Another excuse to post this chart:

Why even small-scale local levies could make a big difference to local areas, for the MJ

Visitor levies, business rate supplements and land value capture - give places the tools they need

www.themj.co.uk/getting-fisc...

“The Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill will soon be debated in parliament. MPs must heed the call from mayors and councils to give them the tools to do their job”

Fiscal devolution can boost growth and raise living standards, writes @lukeraikes.bsky.social

themj.co.uk/getting-fisc...

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.

'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.

"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 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...

As we @thefabians.bsky.social said here:

fabians.org.uk/wp-content/u...

Catching up with this excellent piece by @rjpartington.bsky.social

🚨NEW REPORT🚨

Since the introduction of the Apprenticeship Levy there has been a 34% decline in young people starting apprenticeships.

How do we reverse this?

In ‘Levying-Up’, @joedromey.bsky.social and @sasjkia.bsky.social call for reform of the levy to drive growth and unlock opportunity🧵

Recruitment | Fabian Society Fabian Society

🚨Reminder: we're recruiting research roles!! 🚨

@thefabians.bsky.social

Not long left to apply now - closes 22 August...

fabians.org.uk/about-us/rec...

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.

Better off | Fabian Society Fabian Society

That's what we recommended for all budgets and spending reviews in our recent @thefabians.bsky.social report:

fabians.org.uk/publication/...