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To truly tackle regional disparities, we need a new type of devolution
PwC’s Good Growth for Cities Report shows that empowering local leaders is central to closing the economic gap between places.
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Gain comprehensive insights into the UK government’s levelling-up policy with our collection of articles, offering in-depth analysis, critical evaluations, and discussions on its objectives, implementation, and potential impact on regional development and economic equality.
Chancellor’s adviser says Tories and Labour “lack boldness” on spending
Andy Haldane would “press pause” on interest rates and stop telling workers not to demand pay rises.
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The levelling-up agenda has failed young people
Nine in ten under-25s consider being able to afford food aspirational – the government must start involving them in its…
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Andy Street criticises government messaging on the 2021 Levelling Up Fund
At a New Statesman conference, the West Midlands mayor said it should have been clear the policy was more than…
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Could new regulation kill off short-term holiday lets?
The government is currently consulting on whether to regulate holiday rentals commonly advertised on platforms like Airbnb.
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Andy Street: “Our devolution deal is the end of the begging bowl”
The Mayor of the West Midlands on how the “landmark” shift of powers from Whitehall to his authority will transform…
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How would Labour do levelling up?
Labour's shadow levelling up minister, Alex Norris, on the opposition's plans for devolution and regional policy.
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Dehenna Davison on devolution: “We have instigated the greatest transfer of power in living memory”
Our new deals will hand strong, effective metro mayors the tools they need to grow their regions.
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Regional Development: The devolution dilemma
Expert comment and analysis from Alex Norris MP, Dehenna Davison MP and Andy Street.
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The shattered Tory bloc and the end of levelling up
Exclusive New Statesman polling reveals what local councillors really think of the government’s flagship regional policy agenda.
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The death of local government
Westminster has been systematically stripping councils of power, funding and stature for decades. As a result, our local politics is…
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“No tangible benefits”: Tory councillors give their verdict on levelling up
An exclusive New Statesman survey reveals waning support for the government’s flagship policy.
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Will Michael Gove’s Right to Buy reforms mean more affordable housing?
The Levelling Up Secretary has promised local authorities will keep all the money from the sale of council homes for…
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It’s time for Whitehall to stop micromanaging councils’ spending
To truly rebalance the UK’s economy, central government needs to devolve more fiscal power to local leaders.
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Rishi Sunak wants to get tough on crime – but are the Tories credible?
The Conservatives’ record over the past 13 years leaves them vulnerable to challenge.
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The Policy Ask with Charlotte Alldritt: “There can be no going back on childcare reform”
The chief executive of the Centre for Progressive Policy on the vital importance of wraparound school provision, adult skills training…
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Conservative voters and Northerners feel most betrayed by levelling up
Most Brits – but especially Tory supporters – think the government’s flagship policy is having no impact.
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What does the Budget mean for levelling up?
Four takeaways for the regions from the Chancellor’s announcement: more powers, but little reprieve from austerity pressures.
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What’s causing HS2’s endless downgrades and delays?
“The people’s railway”has been undermined by the UK’s disjointed approach to policy and planning.
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The latest HS2 delay shows the Tories are still putting the north second
This decision adds to growing evidence that the government has stopped caring about the Red Wall.
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