A master of all he surveys
30/09/2021
Keir Starmer’s relative success at his Labour conference this week is good news for Boris Johnson. Frank McKenna explains why.
A WEEK IN AMERICA
23/09/2021
In his most recent blog, writer and commentator on public affairs and politics based in Florida, Martin Liptrot shines a light on the changes occurring on the Left of American congress.
Growth without Gimmicks – what next for the Northern Powerhouse?
23/09/2021
Governments like slogans – and in the north, having been used to the Powerhouse label since 2014, we are now trying to understand where we fit in the latest ‘levelling up’ agenda. We are left asking ourselves whether the Northern Powerhouse remains relevant, and perhaps more importantly whether it will leverage the strategic public investment we continue to critically need to maximise our potential. Here, Nicola Rigby, Principal at Avison Young shares her insights.
Another market failure
23/09/2021
This week Jim comments on another blow to those who put their faith in market forces with the gas crisis continuing.He also reminds readers of the Hazel Grove past of Culture Secreatry Nadine Dorries, notes that Lancashire is now a favourite haunt of America’s top politicians and prepares for another difficult Labour conference in Brighton.
Big week for Labour and Starmer
23/09/2021
Keir Starmer and Labour host their conference in Brighton this week. Will the party show that it has learned the lessons of four consecutive General Election defeats – or continue its journey into political oblivion?
A week in America | 17 September 2021
16/09/2021
In the latest ‘A week in America’ Martin Liptrot discusses the GOP and its failure to deliver what it needs when I matters most.
The world may be changing, but the formula remains the same
16/09/2021
With talk of levelling up and investment in the North, Richard Bayley a cities and development consultant from Atkins, shares his thoughts on why local communities should have a voice in building back better.
Tories rush to raise taxes
16/09/2021
Jim criticises the government for rushing through its social care proposals whilst acknowledging that Labour has no alternative.He also forecasts a change of priorities for the next leader of Manchester City Council.
Devolution – What Next?
16/09/2021
Will the new Minister for Housing, Communities & Local Government progress the devolution agenda – or has the King of the North put the Tories off Mayors?
A week in America | 10 September 2021
09/09/2021
This week Martin Liptrot discusses urban regeneration and renewal in the US.
Tax hike will not fix social care – and NHS needs reform as much as it needs cash
08/09/2021
Heresy? Frank McKenna argues that the NHS needs radical reform more than it needs cash – and that this week’s tax hike will not improve social care as promised.
HR is a hot topic & doesn’t have to be scary
08/09/2021
This week’s guest blog is from Richard Crooks about how HR can support employees.