The economic recovery confirms our divided nation is divided – it’s time for greater regional autonomy
This morning there was a slew of good news. Employment is up and unemployment is down. And although…
Devolution
We must empower people to help themselves – and transform the way in which we govern
On Wednesday I gave a speech to the New Local Government Network. That’s a phrase you always want…
Tackling the left’s devolution doubters
Both Ed Miliband and Jon Cruddas have ‘come out’ this week as devolution converts. In the case of…
Cruddas points the way to the biggest transformation of government since 1945
In his Hugo Young lecture earlier this week, Ed Miliband set out a vision for a Labour government…
Is Labour really serious about devolving power to local government?
A radical shift to where the power in Britain lies – away from Whitehall and to the people.…
Extracts from Ed Miliband’s Hugo Young lecture
Tonight Ed Miliband will be giving the Hugo Young lecture at the Guardian’s London HQ. Mark Ferguson has…
Miliband wants to smash up Whitehall and put YOU in charge of public services
Tonight, Ed Miliband is making a bold step into the world of public services. It’s an area that…
Might some Labour MPs boycott Scottish Labour conference?
Could Labour MPs be about to boycott Scottish Labour’s conference in May over plans to devolve tax raising…
Scotland cannot stay on pause in 2014
It’s now less than 9 months until Scotland makes the huge decision of whether to remain part of…
The Welsh have learned from long and bitter experience to beware Tories bearing gifts
Watching David Cameron perform in Cardiff on Friday was like attending a PR master-class. Sweeping in to our local TV…
