Initial thoughts on this... It's big and good! There's little support to families with children outside of UC in the UK, and that's not a good thing. But, let's be honest, this is mostly benefitting mid/high income households. Growth: ✅ Reducing inequality: not so much

Struggling to see how the current regime can be much tougher! Fail to look for work and benefits stopped for up to 6 months! Even if you re-comply, sanction is not lifted!

Banks: are they really private companies or just obscure arms of the state?

We wrote a paper on this issue (how do you support low-to-middle-income households not on benefits?) There is no great/easy/politically attractive solution, but the easiest way is lower price cap for all and higher taxes for the rich as an offset... resolutionfoundation.org/publications/a…

Secretary of State has just announced that the DWP will not lodge an appeal to the ICO, so the Government will comply and finally release this report. FAO Patrick Butler

A great new job opportunity at Resolution Foundation to lead on social security issues. (I should know it's for my current role!) Happy to chat or answer any questions - drop me an email or message. resolutionfoundation.org/about-us/oppor…