Devolution

The Community Right to Buy is finally law. Now Labour has to make it work on the ground.

The government is quietly delivering a historic shift in ownership and control, giving communities a real stake in rebuilding our social fabric.

Britain needs a national conversation that starts with the truth about the real and growing threats we face.

As a priority, Labour’s NEC should initiate discussions leading to a set of rules ensuring the political accountability of metro mayors.

A Labour government bold enough to communities lead could make huge strides towards restoring trust in our democracy and redistributing power.

Nearly 30% of England faces local government overhaul. Without safeguards, unitarisation could cut councillors, weaken accountability and distance communities from power.

Secretary of State for Local Government Steve Reed has announced the number of councils that will see their 2026 local elections postponed...

Andy Burnham speaking at a conference on regional growth stated his plan to "reindustrialise the birthplace of the industrial revolution"...

Repeated delays to the Leeds and Bradford tram undermine growth, green policy and trust— real devolution is the only answer.

With compulsory purchase powers for HS2 due to expire the clock is ticking for sorting out rail in the North writes Connor Naismith MP.

Delaying to mayoral races until a more democratic voting system is the right thing to do for democracy argues Lena Swedlow of Compass.

It was a busy week for Labour. And I wrote this before the Child Poverty Strategy was fully announced! As the media unpicked the Budget, there was plenty of tangible progress happening in government departments up and down Whitehall. Here…