Last year I was commissioned by the UK ministry of housing to write a report on the demand side-drivers of the housing affordability crisis. After some election-related delays, here it is. (1/13) ucl.ac.uk/bartlett/publi…

"Living at the sharp edge of austerity": new research out today walked alongside families over the past decade. Read the briefing sticerd.lse.ac.uk/dps/case/cp/ca…

As always great to work with Luke Tryl Ed Hodgson More in Common on this. Really interesting breakdown of these findings by segment - voters on Labour's left and right flank even more keen on change than average.

The thing about "the UK’s tax burden is now at a record high", is that this is also true for almost all countries 📈

Very proud we People's Health Trust are members of the FCCC, and looking forward to discussing some critical research into climate change and health inequalities. Come along!

All over the rich world, people’s lives are getting worse. It’s harder to afford the basics, keep a roof over your head, and access care when you’re sick. People will keep voting for whoever they think will bring back prosperity. 1/

Good to see WEMWBS improvements in the Scottish Health Survey, but those GHQ scores are pretty alarming. gov.scot/publications/s…

Preston Before and After 1. Friargate

Great to be with ACF this morning talking about intersectionality and the climate crisis. The excellent NPC research I cited is here: thinknpc.org/resource-hub/e…

Every child should have the opportunity to eat well & thrive, no matter where they live🍍 More Than a Meal, our evaluation of the 1st year of London’s primary #freeschoolmeals policy shows a positive impact on children's health, wellbeing & school life 👉 urbanhealth.org.uk/insights/repor…

The Government has launched a major review of the Right to Buy scheme: 🏡 Right to Buy will not be extended to housing association tenants 🏡 New social homes may never be sold off 🏡 People who use right-to-buy will have to pay back discounts if they sell within 10 years

If Louise Haigh fully disclosed what happened to Starmer when she joined the Shadow Cabinet, I feel quite sorry for her, and don't think her resignation sends the right message re historic convictions and the workplace.

We're calling on the Government to establish a Community Power Commissioner💪 This independent office would enable a cross-departmental approach to ensuring neighbourhoods across the country are supported in unlocking their potential.

Petition for a third Inter Barcelona tie