“National renewal” does not come cheap
Keir Starmer’s plan for more devolution is welcome, but ameliorating our social crises will require sustained public investment.
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Labour must be radical on public service reform
Rethinking public services can rebuild trust in the state – and rebalance our economy.
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Labour’s “New Britain” is not as new as it seems
There have been many attempts to rebalance the UK’s economy. Will Gordon Brown’s review be any different?
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“The wolf is still at the door”: council leaders on the Autumn Statement
Local authorities bore the brunt of austerity in the 2010s – now they face more uncertainty.
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“We’re touchy about the term ‘managed decline’”: Joanne Anderson on being mayor of Liverpool
As Labour Party Conference begins, Anderson discusses the city’s political crisis and the tragedy of the recent shootings.
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Labour can’t just offer growth for growth’s sake
Policymakers should focus on building an economy that generates good lives, not just GDP.
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How much longer can the government kick the TfL funding can down the road?
Another short-term, last-minute deal will do little to resolve London's key transport issues.
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Economic growth won’t fix the cost-of-living crisis
The problem isn’t a lack of solutions – it’s a lack of imagination.
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