About IPPR

Independent, radical, progressive

ippr has established itself as one of the most influential think tanks in British politics. Our research and policy ideas have helped shape the progressive thinking that is now the political centre ground since 1988. Our work has always been driven by a belief in the importance of fairness, democracy and sustainability. And now, at a time of economic and political crisis, we are using radical thinking to take this agenda forward.

Working with all parties and from all parts of the United Kingdom, ippr prides itself on its independence and influence across political divides. 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.

2009 was our 21st anniversay. Watch a film about ippr we commissioned for the occasion below:

ippr is 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 that 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.

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: