Here are five predictions for what will shape Britain’s cities this year
Last year was one which confounded predictions and wrong-footed experts in everything from politics to football. But I buy Nesta’s…
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To deliver change, Labour must abandon its scepticism about metro mayors
While polls suggest that Labour faces an uphill battle to win the next general election, a few weeks ago,…
ByFive ways Britain’s industrial strategy can make the most of devolution
Speculation over what economic policy and devolution will look like under a May government continues to grow. A shift…
ByIn the wake of Brexit, city devolution is more important than ever
The accession of Theresa May to No 10 last week, and her rapid Cabinet appointments, have finally brought an end…
By10 lessons Sadiq Khan must learn from his predecessors’ time in office
Now that the victory celebrations are over, the hard work of running London begins. New mayor Sadiq Khan will…
ByFour things we just learned about Britain's devolution deals
It’s been a rocky couple of weeks for devolution deals – even without considering the updated policy on business rates in…
ByFrom London to Bristol to Liverpool: What's at stake in this May's mayoral elections?
It’s fair to say that interest in mayors has never been higher. Not only are the battles for this…
ByWhat will this week's Budget mean for the UK's cities policy?
With the Budget fast approaching, debate has been growing about what devolution deals will and will not appear this…
ByThree big questions about Labour’s stance on devolution
So what did Jeremy Corbyn’s conference speech mean? That’s the question that commentators, policymakers, businesses and decision-makers around the…
ByThis autumn’s negotiations will be the last, best chance for cities to secure devolution deals
Having spent the summer frantically doing deals in quiet offices, many councils will have heaved a sigh of relief…
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