Happiness could be Labour’s secret election weapon
The economist Richard Layard advises politicians to take well-being more seriously.
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Pledge tracker: Rishi Sunak misses key targets
As the year draws to a close, it is clear that Sunak cannot claim to have met the majority of…
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The best Spotlight policy comment of 2023
Mayors, MPs and trade union firebrands – here’s some of our top pieces from the year.
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The Policy Ask with Emma Revie: “The national housing crisis is driving food bank need”
The chief executive of the Trussell Trust on the effects of the pandemic, social security and the shortage of homes.
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Grenfell shocked us all, but the UK still doesn’t take fire safety seriously
The poor and disadvantaged are forced to live in unsafe or overcrowded housing – regulation needs to catch up.
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Labour’s publicly controlled buses policy is vital – but it’s only the first step
Transport for London-style franchising will improve local services. But councils need to open decision-making to the public.
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Exclusive: More than a third of councillors say recreational, leisure and cultural services have been cut since 2010
Amid bankruptcies and lack of funding, Spotlight polling reveals that libraries, leisure centres and parks are all being sidelined.
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If given the chance to succeed, levelling up could transform the UK
Whoever wins the next election must commit to infrastructure and regeneration projects that tackle stark regional inequalities.
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