Thames Water is a company in chaos, on the verge of collapse. I recently submitted a data request that shows the escalating leaks and longer repair times in Islington. We deserve better - water should be run for public good, privatisation has failed. islingtontribune.co.uk/article/forum-…

🚨Podcast alert🚨 What does growth mean to voters? Good Growth Foundation Director Praful Nargund and Labour Growth Group Chair Chris Curtis MP chat to Robert Peston and Steph McGovern on The Rest Is Money about our latest "Mind the Growth Gap" report and its implications for Government.👇

Our research shows the cost of living crisis is the public's #1 cause of low growth - in second comes the high cost of energy. Energy bills are set to rise in April by £111/yr for the average household. Voters will expect the Gov to act 🧵👇

The boss of South West Water is today appearing before MPs on EFRA Committee Susan Davy was asked why she did not give any interviews during the South Devon cryptosporidium outbreak last year

The UK's workforce inactivity crisis is holding businesses back - companies are calling for action. Our research reveals that 78% of businesses want Gov support for workers' health.

Do you have any insights or experiences of women's health services you would like to share? Or thoughts on how the NHS could improve its support for women's health? If so, you have until midday tomorrow to take part in this short survey: ukparliament.shorthandstories.com/cet-womens-hea…

The treatment of Glioblastoma brain tumours hasn’t progressed for over 20 years. Our medical institutions are far too happy to continue with the status quo. I hope the Rare Cancers Bill will be the first step towards bringing the change that’s needed.

Too often, people who want to work are written off by the welfare system. Most people - including benefit claimants - agree the system needs fixing to help people back into work. Read caroline wheeler in The Times and The Sunday Times below.

Our research shows over 80% of people on sickness and disability benefits want to work, but nearly 40% struggle to find jobs that fit their needs. A system which leaves thousands of people’s potential unrealised isn’t compassionate – it’s broken. The Times and The Sunday Times

Welfare should support those who are able into appropriate work - not punish them for trying. The public wants employers to take more responsibility for hiring those on sickness benefits. A National Insurance holiday for employers that do so could be a good place to start.

In an article for The i Paper, our founder Geeta Nargund writes that "there are severe disparities in access to fertility treatment across the UK, as levels of NHS funding for IVF varies widely from region to region: known as the NHS IVF postcode lottery." 1/8

Delighted to see a small preview in The Observer editorial of our upcoming work on the UK-EU relationship. Trump is definitely a push factor for a closer relationship. There are political realities that must be respected, but a pragmatic approach can get a closer relationship.

We found Britons are more likely to view Donald Trump as the biggest threat to UK national interests than terrorist organisations (24% and 22%) respectively, second only to Russia (34%). Praful Nargund discusses Trump, trade deals and the UK-EU relationship on Times Radio below.

Thank you Progressive Britain for the chance to talk about Britain’s choosing between the US and the EU. Of course we need both, but closer relations with the EU offers a better and more reliable route to increased security, both economically and on defence.

Great to speak at Progressive Britain on preventative & community care today. It's smart to tackle this - our research shows voters see health as one of the biggest drivers of growth. The NHS is Labour's crowning achievement - if we want to save it, we need a bold strategy on prevention.

We gave 4 key recs for UK/EU deal. All are being taken up: - independent arbitration panel for SPS energy cooperation, alternative to ECJ ✅ - linking carbon and energy markets to bring down bills ✅ - defence pact and SAFE fund ✅ - a controlled youth mobility scheme ✅

📢Big news: The Government has now adopted all four Good Growth Foundation policy proposals for the UK-EU reset. A major moment, not just for us, but anyone who wants a sensible, prosperous UK-EU deal.

📺 Tune in now to watch GGF's Praful Nargund on #PoliticsLive 📺 BBC Politics

Ahead of the Government's 10 Year Health Plan, GGF's Louisa Dollimore on GB News discussing the benefits to the wider economy of investing in communities that need it the most. Watch below👇

Good luck to my fabulous sister running tomorrow in memory of Margaret who we all miss everyday ❤️🌹