James Rush

Head of comms @NEF. Former journalist. Musician. #twitterclarets

[NEF @NEF]

"There's a real risk of looking at it in isolation and thinking we can crack down on costs here and make savings."

@PollardTom speaking to @CommonsWorkPen today about why making benefit cuts to meet specific government savings targets just won't work

[NEF @NEF]

Extreme wealth is threatening our planet.

Here’s why we’re drawing a line.

Watch. Share. Donate.

This week, every donation will be DOUBLED by @biggive's #GreenMatchFund.

Support the Extreme Wealth Line campaign: https://t.co/2tgDRucral

#ExtremeWealthLine #BigGive #EarthDay

[NEF @NEF]

What have we been up to in 2024? From developing groundbreaking policy to supporting communities to build power for change - here's our highlights✨

[NEF @NEF]

We are taking part in @BigGive's #ChristmasChallenge to raise £16,000 to support communities taking climate action.

Thanks to @BigGive and the Reed Foundation, every gift will be doubled at no extra cost to you!

You can help us reach our target here: https://t.co/VK98O6QvVb

[James Rush @jamesrush85]

"Fairer taxation of extreme wealth isn’t just a moral imperative – it’s an economic necessity"

Timely piece from @FeBalata at the G20 summit in Rio, where nations committed to work together to ensure the super-rich pay their fair share of taxes

https://t.co/gEB5zFRkpz

[James @jamesfspencer]

Burnley fans I need your help with something. My amazing wife Abby, mother of Amelia 4 and George 1 from Barrowford and season ticket holder for the majority of her life has been diagnosed with a grade 4 brain tumor. We’re currently fundraising to help her gain access to specialist treatment in Germany. The reaction so far has been spectacular as those that know her know what amazing person/mother she is.

If you could please share this post and Abbys story, and if possible donate we would be eternally grateful.

https://t.co/cD2CxNcist

#twitterclarets

[NEF @NEF]

📢Calling those in Greater Manchester!

Our inadequate social security system is setting people up to fail.

But we have the opportunity to get a pilot scheme off the ground trialing a new approach which would give people enough to thrive, not just survive....

[NEF @NEF]

We are paying a high price for decades of cuts. Investment in public services now will end the "austerity-loop" of spending billions on acute support.

@PollardTom on @bbc5live talking about why Rachel Reeves needs to significantly invest in public services and infrastructure.

[Danny Sriskandarajah @dhnnjyn]

It’s #BudgetDay! Here’s what we @NEF want to see. First, we need to recognise the benefits of investing. A small tweak to @OBR_UK assumptions could unlock billions to spend on things that will improve people's lives. Here are 4 things I hope @RachelReevesMP prioritises today 🧵

[NEF @NEF]

🌟NEW RESEARCH🌟 The @OBR_UK is using flawed assumptions to assess safe levels of public borrowing and spending, reducing the chancellor’s spending power by £8bn a year.

[NEF @NEF]

Sewage in our rivers but bonuses for water bosses: @dhnnjyn explains why our water system has gone down the drain on tonight's @bbcquestiontime #bbcqt

[NEF @NEF]

Tune in tonight to see NEF chief exec @dhnnjyn on #BBCQT 📺

[Benedikt Straňák @BenediktStranak]

Fingers crossed 🤞 the rumours are right and @RachelReevesMP will change borrowing rules in the Budget announcement to allow for more public investment. Fresh @NEF report by me and @ekiberd3 shows just how big England’s public investment gap is. 1/5 https://t.co/eVV54m5xQ4

[NEF @NEF]

The Chancellor is considering changing the government’s fiscal rules, but what are the options available?

@chaitanyakumar looks at how replacing these outdated and arbitrary rules is critical to preparing the economy for the challenges of the future

https://t.co/ZCwe4xRJSw

[NEF @NEF]

NEW: The Bank of England will cost the Treasury up to £96bn in the next four years if it keeps selling government bonds at its current pace.

Our new analysis ahead of the Bank's decision on quantitative tightening (and what it means for all of us)🧵
https://t.co/zXdisYhHFQ

[James Rush @jamesrush85]

Enjoyed quite a few books this summer, but was particularly moved by @BenMyers1’s latest Rare Singles - a stirring celebration of weekenders, the power of connection through music and living in the moment.

Was a soothing tonic on the long journey home from our holiday!

[James Rush @jamesrush85]

@beeholepodcast It’s good money but you’ve also got to show the rest of the team that you value them. Why would anyone feel inclined to stay if you’re just willing to sell?

[NEF @NEF]

The government's decision today will result in millions of tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions, immediately wiping out the progress the new government made in its early decisions on renewable energy.

https://t.co/W93Y58XyxY

[NEF @NEF]

The pay of top CEOs continuing to rise to eye-watering heights while millions of people struggle to earn enough to even cover the essentials shows how inequality is baked into our current economic model.

NEF's @hannahpeaker1 responds to the latest figures from @HighPayCentre

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"These higher rates have punished investment, including in really crucial sectors, like the green economy."

@LydiaPrieg explains the impact high interest rates have had on investment on @novaramedia