Whitehall’s “lack of understanding” holding back northern growth, says Chi Onwurah MP
The North’s research strengths will not turn into growth until Whitehall understands the region and investors can be…
Hattie Simpson
Devolution Minister puts councils at heart of next phase of devolution
Councils must be put back on a secure financial footing if the next phase of devolution is to…
Government must support parents as well as schools to cut pupil absences, says Early Education Minister
The Government must support parents as well as schools if it is to bring school absence rates down,…
Business rates holding back high streets, warn Chris Evans MP and the Post Office
High street businesses are being held back by a business rates system that favours out-of-town retail, Caerphilly MP…
Labour must find the words to sum up its purpose, former No 10 adviser says
Labour under Andy Burnham has a clear sense of purpose but has yet to find the language to…
