Dermot Watson🇺🇦🇮🇪

Toiling at the coalface of digital media, culture and (alt) rock.

[Institute for Fiscal Studies @TheIFS]

NEW TOOL: Think you've got what it takes to be the Chancellor?

Try our brand new interactive tool, created by @TheIFS researchers in partnership with @nesta_uk.

Be the Chancellor and share your results > https://t.co/buEqEkY3yy

[Institute for Fiscal Studies @TheIFS]

How much revenue would charging VAT on private schools raise and will it impact the number of pupils attending those schools?

@PJTheEconomist answers in 90 seconds.

See more: https://t.co/TqdlOmBRYM

[Institute for Fiscal Studies @TheIFS]

Applications to join IFS as a Communications Assistant are now open!

The successful candidate will gain experience across all aspects of communications during an exciting year running up to the election.

Find out more & apply here by 11:59pm 19 Nov 2023: https://t.co/fP9YPZDJSU

[Institute for Fiscal Studies @TheIFS]

🚨 NEW PODCAST - IFS Zooms In: Inequality 🚨

Why should we care about inequality? What has happened to inequality? And can government do anything about it?

To launch our new series @PJTheEconomist speaks to @DeatonAngus, Debra Satz and Robert Joyce

https://t.co/DC8ugx0gKo

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@smokefairies @neil_estate @johnjpresley @SquareheadRecs @PaperhouseMusic Totally excellent show … always good to see the super talented @neil_estate as well

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@Shattercones_ There is a difference of opinion in these matters

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Embracing the Halloween vibes

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@Shattercones_ @darrenhayman Sus 2

[Ramsgate Music Hall @RamsgateMH]

We’re honoured to welcome @dukegarwood to Ramsgate on February 9th!

A modern master of sublime, swampy songwriting, who notably collaborated with Mark Lanegan on their exceptional album ‘With Animals' 🔥

With support from @Shattercones_ who return for the first time since 2019

[Shattercones @Shattercones_]

💥 Playing a couple of shows with Duke Garwood in Feb at some great venues. 💥
Tickets: https://t.co/JsInxkhi0L

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@Shattercones_ @Roxannemusic I endorse this message.

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@Shattercones_ El Shreddo to you

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@John_davis_ie @davidmcw I believe all the smart gentlemen around town are wearing them. Get well soon, John.

[Institute for Fiscal Studies @TheIFS]

In 1983 51% of employees were union members. By 2019 that figure had dropped to 24%.

Watch our full IFS Deaton Review of Inequalities explainer to find out why inequality in the labour market is growing > https://t.co/xnnxc03h7C

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Interesting threat re: @nadhimzahawi’s tax affairs

[Dan Neidle @DanNeidle]

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Nadhim Zahawi, has been sending threatening letters to people investigating his tax affairs. The letters are designed to intimidate & say they're confidential and can't be published.

One was sent to me. I am publishing it. https://t.co/QxvZFoKiuu

[Sled Dog Watchdog 🇨🇦 @sleddogwatchdog]

https://t.co/FZU48iHDyT @TheDials Youtube comment: "Some kind of Madness, The Doors & Wire. Great mixture" - 'Cuckoo Stone' official video #NowPlaying

[Dermot Watson🇺🇦🇮🇪 @DermotWatson]

Well worth a read if you're following the Conservative leadership race.

[Institute for Fiscal Studies @TheIFS]

📰Low taxes could help growth if well implemented and accompanied by tax reform, but we do have to recognise that taxes pay for public spending. Those who wish to see taxes cut need also to say how they will cut spending, say @PJTheEconomist & @benzaranko

https://t.co/rdlERSHKuJ

[Institute for Fiscal Studies @TheIFS]

The gender earnings gap has barely changed in the past 25 years, once you account for increases in women's education.

📺 Watch our explainer by @alison_andrew1 on gender inequalities in paid and unpaid work for the IFS Deaton Review of Inequalities, funded by @NuffieldFound.

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@neil_estate @petefrasermusic I concur.