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About IPPR

ippr at 21: independent, radical, progressive


For over 21 years, ippr’s research and policy ideas have helped shape the progressive thinking that is now the political centre ground.

Our work has always been driven by a belief in the importance of fairness, democracy and sustainability. But, at a time of economic and political crisis, it is clear we now need more radical thinking to take this agenda forward.

As an independent, radical and progressive think tank we are committed to the following principles:  

  • Combating inequality
    Not just through distributing some of the proceeds of growth to the least well off, but by taking active steps to share power, opportunity, income and wealth much more evenly.
  • Empowering citizens 
    Not simply by handing down responsibility from the state, but giving people real power, security and resources to shape and control their destiny.
  • Promoting social responsibility
    Not treating people as atomised individuals, but recognising that society is made up of interdependent individuals, who flourish because of the ties and networks that support them.
  • Creating a sustainable economy
    Not only through better regulated financial markets that move away from greed and debt, but through a commitment to a low carbon, less consumerist and more inclusive prosperity which helps alleviate the plight of the global poor and protects the future of our planet.
  • Revitalising democracy  
    Not just through sweeping away outmoded practices at Westminster, but by radically transforming democratic processes and establishing new ways of doing politics at local and national levels, in Europe and internationally.

At 21, ippr has established itself as one of the most influential think tanks in British politics. Our work has always been driven by a belief in the importance of fairness, democracy and sustainability. Working with all parties and from all parts of the United Kingdom, ippr prides itself on its independence and influence across political divides.

Through our new Global Change and Citizens, Society and Economy  programmes we are anticipating and shaping responses to the economic and political challenges faced by the UK.

Best known for our influential work in Whitehall and Westminster, we work now in more than 25 countries around the world and have pioneered think tank research and engagement in local communities.

Our approach starts by identifying the policy issues that matter, and then carrying out rigorous and innovative research - locally, nationally and globally.

We pride ourselves on a track record of coming up with smart ideas and practical solutions based on sound evidence, using these to stimulate debates at all levels of society around the most important policy areas, and engaging with those holding power and influence so that new thinking can be put into practice.

 

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Capable Communities

Public Service Reform: The next chapter

In this paper we turn our attention to the role citizens and communities can play in directly producing services, setting out the challenges that lie ahead, and identifying the questions our research will seek to answer over the coming months.

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The English Question

ippr surveys MPs

ippr has conducted a survey of MPs to find out if they think that England is losing out as a result of these changes, as many people have claimed.

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You Can’t Put Me In A Box

Super-diversity and the end of identity politics in Britain

This paper attempts to map out just how diverse Britain is, both in terms of who lives in Britain and how they identify themselves.

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