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IPPR North

@ipprnorth

We're the leading think-tank based in the North丨Developing bold, progressive ideas to empower England’s regions丨21 years of independent research & influence

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linkhttp://www.ippr.org/north calendar_today30-11-2009 11:32:24

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Liverpool City Region (@lpoolcityregion) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Did you know more than 80% of public transport journeys across the Liverpool City Region are taken by bus? But for too long people have had to contend with a system run in the interests of private shareholders rather than passengers, which has made getting around by bus more

Did you know more than 80% of public transport journeys across the Liverpool City Region are taken by bus?

But for too long people have had to contend with a system run in the interests of private shareholders rather than passengers, which has made getting around by bus more
Steve Rotheram, Mayor of the Liverpool City Region (@lcrmayor) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🚍Today, Steve joined IPPR North's panel in Liverpool where they outlined plans for a new publicly owned national bus company. Steve highlighted the Liverpool City Region’s progress in bringing buses back under public control to build a cleaner, fairer transport system. 🚌

🚍Today, Steve joined <a href="/IPPRNorth/">IPPR North</a>'s panel in Liverpool where they outlined plans for a new publicly owned national bus company.

Steve highlighted the Liverpool City Region’s progress in bringing buses back under public control to build a cleaner, fairer transport system. 🚌
IPPR North (@ipprnorth) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today’s the day 🗓️ The Spending Review is a chance to rewire the economy in favour of regions 🔌 All eyes now on Rachel Reeves 📺 🔗 politico.eu/article/rachel…

Today’s the day 🗓️

The Spending Review is a chance to rewire the economy in favour of regions 🔌

All eyes now on <a href="/RachelReevesMP/">Rachel Reeves</a> 📺

🔗 politico.eu/article/rachel…
Liverpool City Region (@lpoolcityregion) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🚍 Yesterday, an event was held at the Museum of Liverpool by think tank IPPR North to outline a blueprint for a brand-new, nationally owned and operated bus company. As part of the event, Steve Rotheram, Mayor of the Liverpool City Region spoke on a panel at the launch of a report into radically improving bus services in

IPPR (@ippr) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Big moment for the Chancellor. Yes, the numbers matter — but so does what they say about this gov’s priorities. Will investment be spread across the country? Will reform follow? This #SpendingReview is about direction as much as pounds and pence. 📺 Harry Quilter-Pinner on BBC News (UK) 👇

Zoë Billingham (@zoe_billingham) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Brilliant to collaborate with Steve Rotheram & Simon Lightwood MP on our buses work. Today government announce they’re extending the £3 bus fare cap which is a very important cost of living measure & right thing for by our communities. Some mayors trying to keep it at £2…

Zoë Billingham (@zoe_billingham) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#spendingreview 2025. Helpful economic framing at beginning from the Chancellor: people must feel benefit of growth & makes positive case for moving away from austerity with 2.3% growth in public spending over forecast period.

Ralph Blackburn (@ralphblackburn) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Rachel Reeves announces an additional £3.5bn for the Transpennine Route Upgrade and says she will set out plans for Northern Powerhouse Rail - a high-speed line which could connect Hull and Liverpool - in the coming weeks.

Zoë Billingham (@zoe_billingham) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Local government revenue funding up slightly in real terms. This doesn’t undo vast budget cuts but 3 year spending period helpful…

Marcus Johns (@marcusippr) 's Twitter Profile Photo

For too long, Treasury undervalued places' potential. This is a challenge for a govt wanting deliver growth, security & renewal in all parts of the country. Today's green book review signals a good shift in approach, reflecting IPPR North contribution. gov.uk/government/pub…

Harry Quilter-Pinner (@harry_qp) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Really important piece of work by IPPR North arguing for bus reform to drive growth, tackle the cost of living crisis and reduce isolation. Great to see our Mayor’s championing change! Thanks Steve Rotheram Worth a watch ⬇️

IPPR North (@ipprnorth) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Missed our event this week on the future of buses, with Minister Simon Lightwood MP and Mayor Steve Rotheram? Have no fear! You can still get your #BetterBuses policy fix by reading our new research report here ⤵️ ippr.org/articles/en-ro…

Missed our event this week on the future of buses, with Minister <a href="/simonlightwood/">Simon Lightwood MP</a> and Mayor <a href="/MetroMayorSteve/">Steve Rotheram</a>?

Have no fear! You can still get your #BetterBuses policy fix by reading our new research report here ⤵️

ippr.org/articles/en-ro…