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.

This brochure outlines more about ippr and our work.

The future of the UK's international development agenda

General election a crossroads for UK development policy, says new ippr report

An English backlash?

Reactions to devolution 10 years on

A new ippr report suggests increasing public resentment in England about Scotland’s share of public spending and growing support for an English parliament.

Do points mean prizes?

Migration policies and the poor

The Government should take impacts on developing nations into account when designing UK immigration policy, a new ippr report says

Strength Against Shocks

Low-income families and debt

ippr’s innovative research with 58 low-income families in London, Newcastle, Nottingham and Glasgow aimed to understand what the expansion of household debt has meant for the lives of low-income families.