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[Baroness Wilcox of Newport @TheLadyWilcox]

Good to speak about @UKLabour priorities at @APPG_WG with @luhc Minister @JacobYoungMP and @jessicamordenmp @RobertBuckland @NiaGriffithMP @WesternGateway_ Director John Wilkinson explaining the importance of cross border working and how much has been achieved in the region

[Robert Buckland @RobertBuckland]

It was great to join #WesternGateway colleagues yesterday to hear from @JacobYoungMP and @TheLadyWilcox about their visions for the region.

Cross-party support for the @WesternGateway_ remains strong 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇬🇧

[Resolution Foundation @resfoundation]

Budget day was a big day in Westminster, with middle earners winning from the tax cuts, while others (notably lower earners and pensioners) lost out.

But – as @TorstenBell explains – overall not much has changed for Britain, a country where taxes are going up, not down.

[Resolution Foundation @resfoundation]

Back for more? - the Resolution Foundation overnight analysis of the 2024 Spring Budget is out now!

https://t.co/I42Jm4NO4N

To whet your appetite ahead of reading the full report, here's a six-chart thread with a few of the key highlights....
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[Paul Johnson @PJTheEconomist]

Chancellor announces borrowing falling over next five years to just 1.2% of GDP.

Take this with a pinch of salt.

Will depend on implementing extremely tight spending plans which will imply cuts for many public services.

[Public Affairs Co @PubAffCo]

The Chancellor has stood up and is delivering his Budget - watch here: https://t.co/Iw9f96bltn

[Public Affairs Co @PubAffCo]

Regardless of the outcome of the election, we know that Parliament is going to look significantly different on the other side – 94 MPs have confirmed that they are standing down, including 46 former ministers and 10 select committee chairs. Great analysis from @instituteforgov 👇

[Finn Baker @FinnBaker3]

Michael Crick has spotted that Ian Mearns is standing down - the 10th select committee chair to announce his departure from parliament

[Public Affairs Co @PubAffCo]

Happy new year! We're back and ready to get stuck into 2024. Over Christmas the Government confirmed that the Budget will take place on 6th March. The representations portal is open until 24th January - https://t.co/SC0bYVujU6 💷🪙

[HM Treasury @hmtreasury]

The Chancellor @Jeremy_Hunt has commissioned the @OBR_UK to prepare an economic and fiscal forecast to be presented to @UKParliament alongside his Spring Budget on 6th March 2024.

[Public Affairs Co @PubAffCo]

Jeremy Hunt has just confirmed that he will unfreeze the Local Housing Allowance, a significant move that the housing sector has long been calling for, including all of our housing clients across the social, private and home ownership sectors 💷🏠

[Public Affairs Co @PubAffCo]

The Chancellor is delivering his Autumn Statement to the House of Commons, watch live here 👇💷

https://t.co/rsDlN6K9co

[Public Affairs Co @PubAffCo]

Insightful read from the IfG following yesterday's reshuffle - one of the big questions is how MPs will hold the soon to be Lord Cameron to account as Foreign Sec given that he won't take questions in the HoC. Will be interesting to see whether govt changes any procedures.🤔

[Institute for Government @instituteforgov]

🔎Do ministers have to be MPs? How are Lords ministers appointed? How are Lords ministers scrutinised by parliament?

Following the appointment of David Cameron, @aliceolilly examines the role and scrutiny of ministers in the Lords in this new explainer.

https://t.co/yHjtaLK9qk

[Public Affairs Co @PubAffCo]

Parliament is prorogued from today until 7th November. The State Opening of Parliament two weeks on Tuesday will mark the beginning of the final parliamentary session before the next election.

[Northern Powergrid @Northpowergrid]

Today we’ve been hosting our regional decarbonisation conference.

We have had Akshay Kaul from Ofgem and our CEO Phil Jones joined on stage by industry experts and local leaders to discuss the challenges and opportunities of decarbonisation specific to our region.

[Ben Beadle @BeadleBen]

Great to catch up @BenTwomeyUK of @genrentuk over coffee today discussing the reform agenda and comparing notes on synergies 🤓 and the odd difference 🙃 Whilst we might appear on ‘opposite sides’ we both want a healthy PRS that works for #renters and responsible #landlords. 👍

[NRLA - National Residential Landlords Association @NRLAssociation]

Behind the scenes as our CEO @BeadleBen was interviewed by @channel5_tv this morning, about the current landscape of the private rented sector.

Watch the interview on Channel 5 news, which airs from 5pm today: https://t.co/MtxDmpRNKt

#NRLA #landlords #privaterentedsector

[Public Affairs Co @PubAffCo]

Interesting discussion on court reform at the APPG for the Private Rented Sector this morning where we heard from @TheLawSociety. Lots of thoughts on what needs to be done to ensure swift access to justice for tenants and landlords. @ALewerMBE @BeadleBen @NRLAssociation 🧑‍⚖️🏘️

[Tom Pursglove @VotePursglove]

Great to visit #Corby Voyagecare sites to meet the wonderful staff & residents with a range of complex needs, who are supported in engaging in fulfilling everyday tasks at home & in the community. A place of real happiness, led by such a dedicated team - thank you for having me!

[Public Affairs Co @PubAffCo]

This afternoon we will be tuned in to watch Steve Collins, CEO @Rentplus_UK give evidence on the role that institutional investment can play in delivering affordable housing

[Housing, Communities & Local Government Committee @CommonsHCLG]

For our next session, we will be continuing our inquiry into the finances and sustainability of the social housing sector.

Join us on Monday at 4pm, where we will be questioning investors, for-profit providers, and credit rating agencies.

More info ⬇️ https://t.co/z3SbXAwXp3

[Angela Rayner @AngelaRayner]

I’m thrilled to welcome my new Shadow Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Team – a brilliant team dedicated to delivering our mission to make Britain fairer and more secure for all. They work alongside my dedicated team to deliver New Deal for Working People.

Introducing ⬇️