Thatcher wanted the ‘managed decline’ of Merseyside. I want to manage its renaissance
Back in the 1980s, Margaret Thatcher’s government came close to writing off Merseyside. There was a serious conversation…
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Burnham emerges as LabourList readers’ favourite for Manchester Mayor
Andy Burnham is LabourList readers’ favourite to become the Labour candidate for Mayor of Greater Manchester. The Shadow…
Weekly survey: English patriotism and devolved mayor selections
This week Tristram Hunt and Jon Cruddas have both called on Labour to embrace ideas of community and…
Luciana Berger considers run for Liverpool mayor
Luciana Berger could quit the frontbench in order to stand as Labour’s candidate for the expanded role of…
