Press

Re:State's research and commentary is regularly featured in the media. You can find press coverage of Re:State's work here.

We are always happy to comment on policy issues relevant to our work. If you would like a quote, an interview, or a background briefing, please email press@re-state.co.uk.

 

The Times, 30 July 2026

Senior Researcher, Alex Walker, was quoted a Times article on government proposals for fiscal devolution.


The World Tonight, 29 July 2026

Chief Executive, Charlotte Pickles, appeared on The World Tonight to discuss our proposal of a new funding model for adult social care.


The Sun, 29 July 2026

The Sun covered our report, Beyond Caring, in an article reporting on government plans for reforming funding for social care.


Politico, 29 July 2026

Our papers, Beyond Caring and Devolution Revolution were featured in Politico's London Playbook newsletter.


The Telegraph, 29 July 2026

The Telegraph reported that the Government are considering Re:State's proposal for a mandatory social insurance model to fund care costs, set out in our report Beyond caring, as part of the the Prime Minister's plans to fast-track the Casey Commission.


Sky News, 24 July 2026

Director of Policy and Research, Dr Simon Kaye, joined Sky News to discuss how No 10 North could help drive a more ambitious agenda for fiscal devolution.


Times Radio, 24 July 2026

Director of Policy and Research, Dr Simon Kaye, joined Times Radio to discuss the Government's plans for No 10 North.


Talk TV, 24 July 2026

Chief Executive, Charlotte Pickles, appeared on Talk TV to discuss No 10 North.


BBC News, 24 July 2026

Our Chief Executive, Charlotte Pickles, joined BBC News to discuss the Government's plans for No 10 North, how it could take shape, and its potential to drive genuine devolution, including fiscal devolution, fundamentally reshaping how the country is governed.


The i Paper, 24 July 2026

Director of Policy and Research, Dr Simon Kaye, was quoted in a I Paper article discussing the break up of Homes England.


BBC News, 23 July 2026

Building No 10 North was mentioned in a BBC News article exploring how senior ministers and aides close to Andy Burnham are expected to work from the Government's new northern base. Director of Policy and Research and author of the report, Dr Simon Kaye, was quoted discussing how No 10 North must feel different and vital enough to outlast the Burnham administration.


Room 151, 23 July 2026

Our recent report Building No 10 North, was covered by Room151, in an article discussing how Andy Burnham's northern base could play a key role in the expansion of fiscal devolution.


LocalGov, 22 July 2026

Senior Researcher, Alice Semark, wrote an op-ed for LocalGov. She wrote that more funding from Westminster alone will not fix adult social care, and that councils need to rethink their approach to commissioning care, building on findings from our recent report, Care to stay.


Left Foot Forward, 22 July 2026

Building No 10 North was covered by Left Foot Forward in an article discussing the location of the Government's new Northern base.


Manchester Evening News, 22 July 2026

Our report Building No 10 North and its suggestions for how the new centre should operate was mentioned in a Manchester Evening News article exploring how Whitehall officials have been offered relocation packages as incentives to move to Manchester.