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Annabel Smith
@annabel___smith
Director of Place and Practice @CentreProPolicy/@IGN_tweets and a few other things. Working with places across UK for a more inclusive economy. Views mine.
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    Annabel Smith
    @annabel___smith
    Jan 22, 2025
    In a context where borrowing costs continue to rise and fiscal rules are tight, drawing creatively on the full suite of policy and reform tools to support growth will gain even greater urgency without the option to raise spending. This means working creatively with place 👇
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    The MJ
    @themjcouk
    Jan 22, 2025
    Annabel Smith @CentreProPolicy reflects on the creativity and collaboration that will be required to make headway on the Government’s missions in 2025. themj.co.uk/2025-rush-deli… via @themjcouk
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    Annabel Smith
    @annabel___smith
    Dec 17, 2024
    There is much to celebrate in the English Devolution White Paper, but we need to be realistic about what it is - a first step towards embedding more meaningful power for places. More from me below.
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    Growth and Reform Network
    @GrowthandReform
    Dec 17, 2024
    📢NEW CPP blog: Director of Place and Practice, @annabel___smith sets out CPP's response to the Devolution White Paper as a pragmatic first step in ending centralisation by default 👇 progressive-policy.net/publications/t…
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    Annabel Smith
    @annabel___smith
    Dec 10, 2024
    Interesting new research from @LabourTogether on people's experiences of devolution in their area. Still so much work to do to make devolution more meaningful in people's lives if it's true potential is to be harnessed.
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    Annabel Smith
    @annabel___smith
    Dec 4, 2024
    As the government sets out its plan for change tomorrow, it was great to record an episode of The Power Test live at our #IGConf24, on how Labour can bring about the tangible improvements in living standards people are crying out for. Listen below.
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    No Sacred Cows
    @NoCowsPod
    Dec 3, 2024
    Recorded LIVE at @CentreProPolicy's Inclusive Growth Conference, our latest special episode sees @Samfr @ayeshahazarika, @annabel___smith, @ppi's @claire_ainsley, @NEF's @dhnnjyn look at where we are now and what the government needs to do to deliver. thepowertest.substack.com/p/can-you-feel…
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    Annabel Smith
    @annabel___smith
    Nov 29, 2024
    Thanks to all speakers, attendees, those who tuned in online to our #IGConf24, and to our brilliant host @ayeshahazarika! The day set out a clear case for cross-tier collaboration to embed inclusive growth and progress the government's missions.
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