Tories reject bid to protect existing leaseholders by majority of 144
Conservative MPs have rejected, by a majority of 144 votes, an amendment put forward by Labour that would…
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“Pay more but get less”: Labour responds to council funding statement
Labour has argued that people “pay more but get less” under the Tories and that the government is…
The moral, social and economic case for a return to social housebuilding is key
For many of us, the Covid-19 crisis has shown just how important it is to have a safe,…
Labour councils show there is an answer to Britain’s broken housing system
I was privileged to attend the virtual opening last month of a modern, high-quality block of apartments in…
I survived, just about. Now we must listen, learn and rebuild
Just after 10pm on Thursday December 12th is a moment I will never forget. As I entered the…
Mike Amesbury: It’s time to admit failure or step aside, Esther McVey
The section of Esther McVey’s speech to Conservative Party conference that grabbed immediate headlines was her claim that…
Mike Amesbury: That Esther McVey hasn’t resigned says everything about this Tory government
Reading the newspapers last weekend, it wasn’t surprising to see more talk of cabinet resignations with reports that…
Mike Amesbury: With Lord Jim O’Neill’s backing, it’s time for Cheshire devolution
As the first anniversary of my election approaches, I’m naturally reflecting on my experience as an MP so…
Mike Amesbury: Devolution can’t just be for the Mersey – Cheshire deserves it too
One of the first parliamentary tasks of any newly elected MP is to deliver a maiden speech –…
Councillor and political adviser backed by Unison in Gorton race
A former adviser to Angela Rayner and current employee of Andy Burnham has been backed by Unison in…
