The Institute of Research and Reforms (IRR) International is a UK-based think tank founded by philanthropist @AliRehmanMalik3 in 2022. IRR International works to strengthen public trust in governance and improve policymaking through data-driven research, advocacy, and conducts regular national polling.
Mentioned in Politico, The Daily Mail, Daily Express, The New European, Mail Online, GB News, The Times, Lancashire Telegraph, and NewsLeaf, IRR has led campaigns on critical issues — from opposing unjust cuts to the winter fuel allowance to evacuating and resettling Afghan women at risk under Taliban rule.
Our mission is to deliver evidence-based policy recommendations, enhance institutional accountability, and build public trust in democratic systems.
“National security requires more than military capability alone.”
Our chair @AliRehmanMalik3 sets out the trade-offs facing ministers on defence funding in the Daily Mail’s coverage of our latest Savanta polling.
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As the Chancellor delivers today’s Budget, our Savanta poll, covered in the Daily Mail, finds 87% have taken action to reduce household spending—including 51% using less heating.
Household pressures must be central to today’s decisions.
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As the Chancellor delivers today’s Budget, our Savanta poll covered in the Daily Mail, finds 87% have taken action to reduce household spending—including 51% using less heating.
Household pressures must be central to today’s decisions.
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How should Britain pay for stronger defence?
Our latest polling, conducted by Savanta and covered in the Daily Mail, reveals public attitudes to defence spending.
More here: dailymail.com/news/article-1…
Our latest Savanta poll, covered in the Daily Mail, finds 64% oppose tax rises and 75% oppose public service cuts to fund higher defence spending.
As our chair @AliRehmanMalik3 says: “National security requires more than military capability alone.”
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Our latest Savanta poll, covered in the Daily Mail, finds 64% oppose tax rises and 75% oppose public service cuts to fund higher defence spending.
As our chairman Ali Rehman Malik says: “National security requires more than military capability alone.”
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New @IRR_Intl polling highlights the difficult choices facing Britain over defence spending.
National security requires military strength, but also domestic resilience and international stability.
Strengthening one must not come at the expense of weakening the others.
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How should Britain fund its defence as households face cost-of-living pressures?
New Savanta polling for IRR International explores attitudes to tax, defence funding and how people are cutting back to manage household budgets.
Results coming soon.
Trust in politics starts closer to home.
Our latest @Savanta_UK polling, featured in the @DailyMail, found strong public support for devolving power and strengthening local leadership.
Read IRR International Chairman @AliRehmanMalik3’s analysis here: dailymail.com/news/article-1…
Our latest IRR International polling with @Savanta_UK finds strong support for greater regional powers and moving more government institutions outside London.
Featured in @MSN and the @DailyMail
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Our latest @IRR_Intl polling with @Savanta_UK suggests the public wants more power brought closer to where people live.
For many people, decisions have felt increasingly distant from the communities they affect.
Featured in the @DailyMail
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Our work in Lancashire has repeatedly demonstrated that interventions are often most effective when they are designed and delivered locally.
IRR International welcomes Andy Burnham’s commitment to devolution and regional renewal while recognising that long-term success will depend on effective implementation.
Our latest polling with @Savanta_UK highlights strong public backing for Andy Burnham’s devolution plans.
📍71% support more powers for England’s regions
📍67% want more Government departments based outside London
Featured in the @DailyMail ⬇️
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Our work in Lancashire has repeatedly demonstrated that interventions are often most effective when they are designed and delivered locally.
IRR International welcomes Andy Burnham’s commitment to devolution and regional renewal while recognising that long-term success will depend on effective implementation.
Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises are the backbone of many economies.
As we mark Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day, IRR International reaffirms the importance of policies that support entrepreneurship, encourage investment and help businesses thrive.
Politics is not only about ideology. It is also about place.
In his latest article, our chairman @AliRehmanMalik3 explores why politicians who appear rooted in real communities retain an advantage over purely national, media-driven brands.
Read: alirehmanmalik.substack.com/…
Raza Hussain, our Head of Communications, was spotted by POLITICO at the @SME4LABOUR Gala Dinner.
IRR International continues to engage with businesses, policymakers and opinion-formers to better understand the challenges facing the UK and to contribute to informed public debate.
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Britain urgently needs a new social contract with its younger generations.
Too many young people feel locked out of stability, opportunity and home ownership despite doing everything society asked of them.
My latest for @LBC ⬇️
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The Triple Lock debate is about more than pensions. It raises deeper questions about trust, legitimacy and the future of the social contract.
How can institutions maintain public confidence while adapting to changing realities?
Read @AliRehmanMalik3’s article:
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Britain cannot sustain long-term cohesion if younger generations lose faith in the possibility of shared progress.
Our chairman @AliRehmanMalik3 outlines why a new social contract is urgently needed in @LBC
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