Chief Exec of @neweconomics.bsky.social Author of "Power to the People" (Headline Press, 2024) https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/danny-sriskandarajah/power-to-the-people/9781035414277/https://bsky.app/profile/dhnnjyn.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/dhnnjyn.bsky.social/post/3mtejnez64s2iIt would be great to see the UK Government lean into efforts to address the inequality emergency. This is exactly the sort of international initiative that would deliver for people in Makerfield - and Mumbai and Maputo. https://www.theguardian.com/inequality/2026/aug/18/economists-andy-burnham-uk-un-initiative-global-international-panel-inequality18 Aug 2026 15:25 +0000at://did:plc:c4vmywgcfd6tge3e7eevs7it/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtejnez64s2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/dhnnjyn.bsky.social/post/3mr3rd3r43s2sAm glad that @andyburnham.bsky.social will host the G20 Leaders Summit in Manchester next year. This should be a great platform to pursue progressive internationalism. Here are some ideas for how the UK can provide strategic leadership in a fractured world. https://www.opendemocracy.net/andy-burnham-new-government-uk-global-leadership-donald-trump-g20/20 Jul 2026 16:58 +0000at://did:plc:c4vmywgcfd6tge3e7eevs7it/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr3rd3r43s2shttps://bsky.app/profile/dhnnjyn.bsky.social/post/3mqu2iwboqs2jThe UK can’t just firefight its way through a fractured world. An @andyburnham.bsky.social led government has a chance to move from crisis management to global leadership. It must be bold. Here are some ideas for how in my piece for @opendemocracy.net https://www.opendemocracy.net/andy-burnham-new-government-uk-global-leadership-donald-trump-g20/17 Jul 2026 15:21 +0000at://did:plc:c4vmywgcfd6tge3e7eevs7it/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqu2iwboqs2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/dhnnjyn.bsky.social/post/3mqthofj5uk2wAs the UK prepares for its G20 Presidency in 2027, here is a timely & concrete proposal from @liambyrnemp.bsky.social: coordinate efforts to implement a minimum wealth tax on super rich. This would help tackle inequality, raise precious resources & show leadership. https://neweconomics.org/2026/07/the-case-for-g20-coordination-of-wealth-tax17 Jul 2026 09:44 +0000at://did:plc:c4vmywgcfd6tge3e7eevs7it/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqthofj5uk2whttps://bsky.app/profile/dhnnjyn.bsky.social/post/3mqbwvhjjoc26"Rent controls, an idea whose time has come" @zackpolanski.bsky.social at launch of joint NEF / @iipp-ucl.bsky.social report by @bethstratford.bsky.social Huge benefits for renters & gov. Negative impacts on landlords are marginal. Other countries have them, UK has had them before, so why not now?10 Jul 2026 10:29 +0000at://did:plc:c4vmywgcfd6tge3e7eevs7it/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqbwvhjjoc26https://bsky.app/profile/dhnnjyn.bsky.social/post/3mq2buctsxk26This is the sort of sensible, cost-effective approach that we need to drive down household energy costs and drive the green transition. Was great working with @thefinancelab.bsky.social on this https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jul/07/low-cost-loans-for-solar-panels-could-save-households-hundreds-on-bills-thinktanks?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other07 Jul 2026 09:24 +0000at://did:plc:c4vmywgcfd6tge3e7eevs7it/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq2buctsxk26https://bsky.app/profile/dhnnjyn.bsky.social/post/3mpga5g6fac2aAs @andyburnham.bsky.social takes the stage in 30 minutes to deliver his keynote speech, here are the three things I will be listening out for! [contains quote post or other embedded content]29 Jun 2026 10:00 +0000at://did:plc:c4vmywgcfd6tge3e7eevs7it/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpga5g6fac2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/dhnnjyn.bsky.social/post/3mohwtx34q22zGreat piece by @ingridrobeyns.bsky.social on the dangers of extreme wealth. Yes, we need to tax billionaires better but we also need to have a societal conversation about how much is too much. Find out more at extremewealthline.com https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jun/17/is-it-bad-that-elon-musk-has-a-trillion-dollars-yes-and-heres-why?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other17 Jun 2026 08:54 +0000at://did:plc:c4vmywgcfd6tge3e7eevs7it/app.bsky.feed.post/3mohwtx34q22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/dhnnjyn.bsky.social/post/3mofpwt3qr22b"Change begins with an argument" @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social sets out his vision of "progressive capitalism." Not sure I agree with all his analysis (role of markets) or answers (oil and gas) but good to see him engage seriously on economic policy, esp on growth with a purpose & tackling wealth16 Jun 2026 11:45 +0000at://did:plc:c4vmywgcfd6tge3e7eevs7it/app.bsky.feed.post/3mofpwt3qr22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/dhnnjyn.bsky.social/post/3mnu42jrkrk2zGreat to see @libdems.org.uk promising an Essential Energy Guarantee. As my colleagues have argued, this is exactly the sort of policy we need to address cost of living, energy security and green transition all at once. Well done @libdemdaisy.bsky.social https://neweconomics.org/2026/04/protecting-consumers-and-the-uk-economy-from-an-energy-price-shock09 Jun 2026 11:34 +0000at://did:plc:c4vmywgcfd6tge3e7eevs7it/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnu42jrkrk2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/dhnnjyn.bsky.social/post/3mnd76zq7nk23Fascinating to hear a Chief Economist of a commercial bank (Triodos) talk about how fundamentally flawed the financial system is. And inspiring to hear his ideas for how we change the rules so that finance works for people and planet, not the other way around02 Jun 2026 18:14 +0000at://did:plc:c4vmywgcfd6tge3e7eevs7it/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnd76zq7nk23https://bsky.app/profile/dhnnjyn.bsky.social/post/3mn7ywfr5x22jGood to hear that these awards are back. As someone said in an essay last week, we need a debate about policies not people so may the best ideas win! #VoteNEF [contains quote post or other embedded content]01 Jun 2026 11:44 +0000at://did:plc:c4vmywgcfd6tge3e7eevs7it/app.bsky.feed.post/3mn7ywfr5x22jhttps://bsky.app/profile/dhnnjyn.bsky.social/post/3mmvpeugaks26A great op-ed by @alemanno.bsky.social @theguardian.com on the parable of plastic bottle cap: an inspiring example effective regulations protecting nature and curbing irresponsible corporate behaviour https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/may/27/how-the-plastic-bottle-cap-became-a-parable-for-the-value-of-eu-regulation28 May 2026 09:27 +0000at://did:plc:c4vmywgcfd6tge3e7eevs7it/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmvpeugaks26https://bsky.app/profile/dhnnjyn.bsky.social/post/3mmtxerczvk27So worrying to hear about ebola outbreak in DRC. My takeaway when I saw the response in 2019 was that this sort of crisis could be prevented with relatively small amounts of effective aid. My heart goes out to those in the affected regions and the brave health workers responding to this outbreak27 May 2026 16:45 +0000at://did:plc:c4vmywgcfd6tge3e7eevs7it/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmtxerczvk27https://bsky.app/profile/dhnnjyn.bsky.social/post/3mlt5xwqnkk27Was fun to chat with @zackpolanski.bsky.social about how we revitalise our democracies and democratise our economies on @boldpolitics.bsky.social Felt like we got through loads, from an Extreme Wealth Line to credit unions, from OBR reform to the importance of civic life. https://youtu.be/-LhsxyjO5Mg?si=BW2t49HwU7yC0_3u14 May 2026 15:45 +0000at://did:plc:c4vmywgcfd6tge3e7eevs7it/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlt5xwqnkk27https://bsky.app/profile/dhnnjyn.bsky.social/post/3mlnqchgqgk2tAmidst the drama about the 'who' in politics, I'm glad to see insightful & timely report on the 'what' today from @louisehaighmp.bsky.social @yuanfenyang.bsky.social & Tribune Group calling for a new economic settlement. Great to see many @neweconomics.bsky.social proposals included 🧵12 May 2026 11:57 +0000at://did:plc:c4vmywgcfd6tge3e7eevs7it/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlnqchgqgk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/dhnnjyn.bsky.social/post/3mldgcpta5k2bFantastic to be in the newly refurbished Africa Hall at UN headquarters in Addis Ababa. Join us online for a policy dialogue on Africa's development pathways. Starting now. Watch via https://desapublications.un.org/policy-dialogues/africas-development-pathways-fragmenting-world08 May 2026 09:31 +0000at://did:plc:c4vmywgcfd6tge3e7eevs7it/app.bsky.feed.post/3mldgcpta5k2b