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Mission

To increase prosperity, growth and equality by putting a more successful economic future at the heart of British political discourse.

Our mission

Our economy is deeply unbalanced and lopsided, which is driving increasing levels of inequality. We have deindustrialised at a rate incomparable to any other nation. Our economy is not growing enough, at around 1% per year, to support future funding challenges. 

These problems are deep-seated, and the combined effect has left millions of people no longer feeling better off than their parents and left behind with little, if any, confidence in our economic and political system. 

If we want to create a better, fairer, more prosperous nation that can compete with the rest of the world, these issues urgently need readdressing. 

By building a cross-party partnership of legislators and business leaders, The John Mills Institute for Prosperity initiative seeks to provide Britain’s policymakers of today and tomorrow with new, innovative and fresh ideas to unlock the UK’s true growth potential.

We have a simple aim; to increase prosperity, growth, and equality for everyone, especially the left-behind communities across the UK, by putting a more successful economic future at the heart of British political discourse.

By changing policy to encourage much more investment in industry, manufacturing and technology, The Institute for Prosperity believes we can jump-start Britain’s economy to deliver higher levels of productivity, standards of living and economic growth.

Our mission

1

Prosperity

Many communities and regions across the UK are feeling left behind as a result of the deep imbalances in our economy. A more competitive and balanced economy that works for the whole nation will increase living standards, job opportunities and prosperity for all.
2

Growth

We must reject the new norm of 1% growth per year and raise our sights. With a new, fresh and bold economic vision, the UK can get the economy growing again at over 3% per year to meet future funding challenges and increase levels of prosperity.
3

Equality

Our unbalanced economy is responsible for excessive and unsustainable levels of inequality. Only with positive economic development will we create a more equal society and readdress deep-seated geographical, social and intergenerational inequalities.
John Mills

Message from John Mills

“For over a decade, Britain has been plagued by low rates of economic growth, and with it has followed stagnation in levels of prosperity, productivity and standards of living. Over the course of that same time, investment levels have slipped down to well below the world average and Britain’s manufacturing industry has been decimated.

The economic and social impact of these developments has been widespread and very damaging for many. It has left millions, particularly outside London and the South East, feeling left behind and believing that our economy no longer works for them."

“To increase prosperity, growth and equality by putting a more successful economic future at the heart of British political discourse.”