ThinkLabour

ThinkLabour is a thinktank that plays a role in shaping devolution plans and influencing policy within the Labour Party. Recent news highlights their involvement in advocating for expanded powers for England's mayors. A paper authored by JP Spencer, head of devolution policy at ThinkLabour, suggests mayors should gain control over a broad spectrum of public services, including social care, childcare, and skills development. This proposal offers insight into the potential direction of future policy discussions and the organization's influence on the party's agenda. The thinktank's work is particularly relevant as it informs discussions around the decentralization of power and the future of public service provision under a potential Labour government. Additionally, polling of Labour members, though not directly attributed to ThinkLabour's output, indicates a membership with specific views on welfare, defense, and climate change, providing context for the policy landscape ThinkLabour operates within.