‘Andy Burnham has a mandate for change – but he must move at lightning speed’
The British public is tired. They are skint, weary of broken promises, and crying out for proof that…
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‘Towards a health biosphere’
The National Health Service is one of this country’s proudest achievements. I have seen its strengths and its…
‘Doing things differently everywhere’
Today, at the People’s History Museum in the heart of Greater Manchester, the country’s centre of gravity shifted…
‘Is fiscal devolution the missing piece of Manchesterism?’
As the possibility of a leadership contest fizzles out, all eyes are now firmly on what a Burnham…
‘The next general election will be won on vibes’
The next general election will be won on vibes. We see politicians like Farage and Polanski completely dominating…
‘Whatever comes next, we need to hold the line on net zero’
Net zero is too often cast as a luxury we cannot afford – a cost loaded onto struggling…
‘Practical Manchesterism: a cool plan for a Labour Lido programme’
Urban centres are declining across much of Britain. As high streets are hollowed out, iconic civic infrastructure, such…
‘The next Prime Minister must deliver a safer digital future for our children’
When Keir Starmer hands over the keys of Number 10 in a few weeks, a defining part of…
‘Andy Burnham and the impact economy’
As Andy Burnham prepares to enter Downing Street, I want to be clear about why I am backing…
‘A system fit for Britain’
Since February, following an extensive consultation, I have been working to develop a balanced policy on permanent settlement.…
