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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How Wales could save the world
Sophie Howe, the nation’s first-ever commissioner for future generations, on what it takes to prioritise well-being over GDP.
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“Red Wall” areas are at the epicentre of “broken Britain”
Research reveals that the constituencies which helped the Tories win their landslide victory are suffering the most.
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What will it take to support green growth in the UK?
At a roundtable, policymakers and experts discussed how the public and private sectors need to work together on the path…
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Boosting the power of Britain’s creative industries
The sector is crucial for driving regional growth, says West Midlands mayor Andy Street.
The government’s new immigration rules are a recipe for stagnation
New salary thresholds will exclude valuable and talented individuals in some of the most productive, innovate sectors.
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