Campaigns & Reports

Our campaigns and reports focus on the economic issues people care about most, and how governments and businesses can respond. Each report lays the foundation for action grounded in the public’s priorities and backed by rigorous analysis. But we don’t stop at publication. We take our findings to different levels of government, whether local, national or even international actors like the EU. We make our case in the media and push the wider public conversation.

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Light at the End of the Tunnel

Reopening Ashford International to bring good growth to left behind towns

August 2025

Ashford International was once a proud gateway to Europe. Since international services were suspended in 2020, it has become a symbol of decline - leaving millions in taxpayer investment unused and communities across Kent and Sussex feeling cut off and forgotten. Reopening the station is about far more than trains. It is a test of whether the Government is serious about backing coastal towns, restoring growth in the South East and tackling the rise of populism in a region where Reform UK is a credible threat.

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Rapid Reforms

Bringing growth to the front door

August 2025

This paper sets out a package of rapid, high-impact planning reforms that the Government can implement swiftly to unlock housing supply, raise fiscal headroom, and deliver visible improvements to people’s lives. With housebuilding starts at their lowest levels since the financial crisis, and planning decisions at a 45-year low, urgent action is needed to reverse the chronic underdelivery of homes in the UK and ensure the Government’s target of 1.5 million homes is met by the end of this Parliament.

Papers and Polling

The Good Growth Foundation regularly conducts surveys to gauge public opinion on today’s most pressing issues. Our research is rooted in understanding what people want from their government, ensuring that policy discussions align with public priorities. Through proactive polling, we stay closely attuned to shifting sentiments, providing valuable insights that help shape informed decision-making.

News
Employer NICs Holiday to tackle economic inactivity crisis could save up to £1.1 billion per year
Employer NICs Holiday to tackle economic inactivity crisis could save up to £1.1 billion per year

A year-long Employer National Insurance Contribution (NIC) holiday for firms that bring people receiving long-term sickness or disability benefits into full-time work could save the Government £1.1 billion per year.

GGF Business Survey: The economy isn’t all doom and gloom
GGF Business Survey: The economy isn’t all doom and gloom

Business confidence in growth and profits is resolutely strong, according to a new GGF poll of more than 1,000 UK firms of all sizes and regions, across 15 key sectors.

Get Britain Working: Public want supportive rather than punitive welfare reform
Get Britain Working: Public want supportive rather than punitive welfare reform

The Good Growth Foundation tested attitudes towards various policies aimed at reducing the number of people out of work or economically inactive, finding that the British public strongly supports a more generous welfare system over a more punitive one.

UK Trade: EU more important than US according to Brits
UK Trade: EU more important than US according to Brits

New polling from The Good Growth Foundation has found that Brits consistently rank Europe as more important to the UK than the US, following the election of Donald Trump as president.

Polling Archive

Our polling has been conducted both in house and with agencies, including JL Partners and Opinium Research.

Previous Reports

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The Third Rail of British Politics

How to Repair the UK-EU Relationship Without Getting Burned

May 2025

Our latest report confronts the third rail of British politics: the UK-EU relationship. While politicians fear touching it, the public is already rethinking our future with Europe. We didn’t assume what kind of UK-EU relationship is needed — we asked people directly. They want economic security, national safety and practical cooperation. Not a rerun of old arguments. Read the report to understand the political risks of a closer relationship with Europe, and how to overcome them.

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Mind the Growth Gap

What politicians are missing when it comes to growth

January 2025

Our foundational report reveals the growth gap: the divergence between what politicians think good growth looks like, and what people actually want. Rather than deciding ourselves what good growth is, we went directly to the public to find out. We haven’t just diagnosed the problem – we’ve set out how to bridge the growth gap too.