After six great years at @Demos I've recently joined @iconeighbours as Head of Policy Analysis. We're going to be launching our Interim Report with @AlexJJNorris next month - join us! https://t.co/cnbn30rtuj 1/2

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Good @guardian editorial on the new IMD, confirming little to no progress for most deprived neighbourhoods. But we know that community-led approaches like the NDC and Big Local work, which the govt is wisely channeling through its new Pride in Place programme.

The education system is failing too many working-class pupils, but we can turn it around. @_JonathanSlater, Former Perm Sect at the Department for Education on @BBCr4today discussing a new report from the UCL Policy Lab on how we can improve standards for poorer pupils.

It’s been an honour to work with so many impressive people this year on a plan to stop failing pupils on free school meals. My report - out today - explains how we got into this situation and, more importantly, how to get out of it.

ICON analysis of levelling up-style programmes has been covered today by the @NewStatesman. @Anoosh_C writes that "In its first year in office, Keir Starmer’s government has invested £2bn more than Johnson did in his first year – with £4.5bn allocated to regional investment

Exclusive: Starmer outspends Johnson on levelling up in first year Labour invested £2bn more on Levelling Up in its first year 🖊️ @Anoosh_C https://t.co/c86ws6llaw

You can read @Anoosh_C's coverage for the @NewStatesman here: https://t.co/Sz8zh3qWqp 5/5

Based on current trends, Starmer government is on track to spend £36bn in regional investment funds and programmes, or three times the levels under Boris Johnson. 4/5

This funding is also more heavily weighted towards the North of England, with 51% of funding going to the North East, North West and Yorkshire & Humber compared to 41% under Johnson. 3/5

During its first year in office the Starmer government has allocated £4.5bn to regional investment programmes - compared to just £2.5bn during the Johnson goverment's first year. 2/5

Has the Levelling Up crown been stolen by Keir Starmer from Boris Johnson? That's what new @iconeighbours analysis, covered by the @NewStatesman, suggests. 1/5

Conference talked lots about Reform, understandably, but not enough about the Tory collpase. This has created vast political space for a new 'big tent' politics, which Starmer's distinctly Gaullist speech recognised. Me for @RenewalJournal https://t.co/sgmmarBpjm

‘We need street-fighting social democracy to beat Reform’ – my article via @LabourList

Good to hear PM discuss the challenges facing "proud working class towns and cities", referencing the £5 billion of local funding announced yesterday.

Great to see my £20m funding announcement for has made front page of @Bradford_TandA this morning. A very positive story and a proud day for Holme Wood! Have a read 👇 https://t.co/DMHzHUMDOD

🚨 Breaking News for New Addington 🚨 I’ve secured £20 million of long-term funding through Labour’s Pride in Place Programme. That’s £2 million every year for the next decade – and it’s residents who will decide how it’s spent.

£20 million for Chaddesden West ✅ £2 million a year for 10 years - and local people will decide how it’s spent. Delivered through Labour’s Pride in Place programme, this investment will be shaped by your priorities so our streets and spaces reflect the pride we share in our city

I've got great news! Today the government has confirmed that that we have secured £20 million funding for Weston. That's going to amount to £2 million funding every year for Weston, particularly the areas concentrated around the Weston housing estates, for the next ten years.👇

£20 MILLION secured for Farnley ✅ £2m a year for the next decade. And the best part? Local people will decide how it’s spent. Complete my survey to have your say on how this historic investment should be spent 👇 🔗 https://t.co/0MG8B7HgiF

Since being elected, I’ve been fighting hard for Norwich North. So, It’s fantastic news that we’ve secured £20 million of Pride in Place funding for Heartsease and Pilling Park - £2 million a year for the next decade. The difference a Labour Govt makes.