The Centre for Progressive Policy

Making inclusive growth a reality

The Centre for Progressive Policy is a think tank committed to drive productivity and shared prosperity in the UK.

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We believe that a new approach to growth is needed, harnessing the best of central and local government to shape the national economic environment and build on the assets and opportunities of place.

In the spotlight

Post-COP26: How to ensure a fair transition to a green economy

We are joined by CPP Visiting Fellow and writer Nick Tyrone and Professor Karen Turner to discuss the public policy challenges posed by the transition to a green economy.

The Times publishes joint statement by the mayors and political leaders representing the Inclusive Growth Network

Local leaders set out a plan to ensure that their communities are able to make a ‘just transition’ to net zero in ways which bolster rather than damage local economies.

Martin Vander Weyer & Edie Lush in conversation

The business editor of the Spectator will argue in this in-conversation that capitalism has indeed lost its moral compass, lost public trust and is in urgent need of repair.

What exactly is a good green job? Levelling up depends on how we answer this question

CPP's Research Analyst Ross Mudie tackles the burning question of 'what exactly is a green job' and why defining it will be integral to levelling up.

A joint statement by the mayors and political leaders representing the Inclusive Growth Network

Local leaders from the IGN commit to building back places fairer and greener – tackling longstanding social and economic inequalities whilst meeting new challenges on the horizon.

Leaving no place behind in the race to net zero

An exploration of the relative economic vulnerability of different places as high emitting industries shift production methods and some decline.

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17 November 2021

Levelling up the UK - research, recommendations and commentary

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