We shouldn’t attack Theresa May's £1bn deal with DUP. But we should demand it for the rest of the country, too
The government’s deal with the DUP has come in for a lot of criticism recently – but I actually…
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“Cities like ours are the reason we voted to leave the EU – and the ones who stand to lose or gain most from Brexit”
The triggering of Article 50 marks a new and important chapter in our history. We are forging a new…
ByThe industrial strategy white paper is an opportunity to rebuild the nation’s skills
Few people would consider the publication of a Green Paper a big moment for our country. The Green Paper…
By“A tax which reflects inequality of prosperity can't correct inequality of opportunity”: on business rates
On 30 September, for the first time since 2010, the Valuation Office Agency published revised property values used to…
ByIf Britain is to thrive outside Europe, it must empower its medium sized cities
The truth of the past month is that a long-brewing crisis of our politics has finally erupted. It is…
ByNobody seems to know what devolution would mean for their city. We need to explain it better
It’s a good thing from time to time to be reminded that we aren’t all as famous as we…
ByHere’s why it’s time to let England’s councils set their own taxes
The author is the Labour leader of Sunderland Council. As the party conference season arrives, the prospects for devolution…
ByThe easiest way to solve Britain's housing crisis? Let councils build homes again
The author is the Labour leader of Sunderland Council. Currently, Britain doesn’t have enough homes. Britain is not building…
ByTo pressure to UK government to empower cities, we need a "devolution report card"
Devolution is an issue that can struggle to stay in the political spotlight. Local authority groups like we in…
ByDevolution cannot begin and end in London and Manchester
Last month, the Chancellor and Mayor of London set out a long-term economic plan for the capital which set…
ByThe Autumn Statement was a missed opportunity
Yesterday’s Autumn Statement was bitter sweet for Key Cities. While our members welcomed the Chancellor’s announcement that the door…
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