Election 2015
Expect devolution debates to dominate Labour leader campaignsThe local political landscape, as well as the party's attitude to the central state, will make cities policy all important for Labour.
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Election 2015
Which other cities could join London and Manchester in the top devolution division?A Conservative-led Government may only have the political capital to strike one other agreement on the scale of 'Devo Manc'.
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What do the manifestos say about transport?All parties have shown that transport infrastructure needs to be fit to meet the demands of the economy, but part of this will be about local control.
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What’s missing from party manifesto proposals on immigration?Immigration is not of equal significance across the UK, but the prevailing rhetoric on the issue has yet to recognise this.
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Do the Manifestos provide cities with incentives to grow?Cities need more control over the money that is spent in their area.
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Do the manifestos offer more and better jobs?While all parties promising higher wages and more and better quality apprenticeships, there is barely a mention of productivity.
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What the General Election manifestos say on housingNone of the parties present a realistic plan to build the homes the most unaffordable cities need.
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Why are politicians so reluctant to talk about borrowing to invest?Focusing on the deficit without addressing the country's ability to grow its economy is a mistake.
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Manifesto reactions: what do the parties say about cities?Comparing the Conservative, Liberal Democrat and Labour manifesto pledges on city devolution and housing.
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Solving devolution’s PR problemThree reasons why it's tough to convince politicians and the public to back devolution.