We need long-term investment in critical national infrastructure
From the UK’s energy grid to its waterways and transport systems, the government must make concrete plans for steady investment.
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The Policy Ask with Sarah Atkinson: “We need to level the playing field”
The chief executive of the Social Mobility Foundation on what needs to be done to provide opportunity for the most…
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Labour will not bring HS2 to Manchester – what does Andy Burnham think?
The Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham challenges Keir Starmer to commit to “true” Northern Powerhouse Rail.
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On HS2, Labour is right to be cautious
High-speed rail alone won’t automatically solve regional inequality. We need the right accompanying policies, too.
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Why Michael Gove’s planning reforms won’t deliver sustainable housing
The Housing Secretary’s new planning framework for England does little to encourage net zero development.
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Gove dodges questions on Teesworks controversy and defends freeports
The Levelling Up Secretary refused to confirm a date for reporting on potential wrongdoing in Tees Valley.
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Neoliberal growth or community wealth: which path will Labour choose?
How the tensions between different models of local development are resolved will define the UK’s economic future.
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What does it mean when a council declares bankruptcy?
Local governments across England are worried about their finances, and we should be too.
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