ROSS CAMPBELL: There is an imbalance in the UK economy, as commercial activity is heavily skewed towards London and the Southeast. Increased devolution is desirable, but may not lead to stronger businesses in all regions.
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To mark the launch of the Fabian Health Network’s mental health awareness project, Andy Burnham outlines his plans to improve service provision in Greater Manchester
As mayor of Greater Manchester I pledged to prioritise mental health and ensure it is treated...
Labour’s landmark 2017 manifesto declared Labour to be ‘the party of devolution’ and promised to hand power back to communities. Expanding community asset transfers (CATs) would help us to live this creed, acting as a catalyst to empower our communities...
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Maybe sometimes people struggle with the...
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Now more than ever, politics is local. The importance of people having control over their own lives has rarely been as salient as now.
The opportunities for local leaders to meet this need should be grasped by all of us with...