How do progressives prepare for a labour gov? New Economy Organisers Network social kicking off. Wisdom from Areeba Greenpeace UK - recalibrate our strategy for the change and don't confuse access for influence. Get ready - and be real.

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A quick bit of ‘personal news’: happy to say I have set up a small research initiative to study public opinion in the coming years: Persuasion UK If you've enjoyed any polling i've put out here in recent years, please do give us a follow! Short 🧵 on what we'll do and why:

This #GeneralElection we are calling on all parties to acknowledge #WeAreTheEconomy! The Social Guarantee When we can’t access early years and childcare the economy suffers. Good childcare looks after our children, allows parents to return to work, and creates good green jobs.

🚨 BREAKING: Tata is closing Port Talbot steel plant MONTHS EARLY. This IRRESPONSIBLE and RASH decision will have DEVASTATING consequences for thousands of steelworkers set to lose their jobs, the local community, and steel production in the UK. Tata Steel UK - SHAME ON YOU.

NEW: 82% of Scots support the introduction of rent controls – including a large majority across all regions of Scotland and voters of all major political parties Thread on our new polling with YouGov 🧵

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There are some good & bad measures in the budget, but they won't go far enough to support public services, and bring down inequality. There is no reason not to increase tax on banks via a windfall tax, levy, or tiered reserves, Let's hope to see that in future Labour budgets!

Waiting lists in London are at a ten year high. A new era of council house building is an essential part of the solution. If public housebuilding had continued at levels seen in the 70s, there'd be an extra 5 mn council houses across the UK today.   standard.co.uk/news/london/co…

New: The head of a pro-Heathrow expansion group's role in developing Labour policy has been attacked by green groups, amid speculation Rachel Reeves could confirm govt support for a third runway tomorrow news.sky.com/story/green-gr…

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