Election 2017
The Swinging CitiesThere is a distinct urban split around the country, and politics reflects economics.
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Sorting and the CityAs more socially liberal, highly skilled people move into dense big cities, transforming and strengthening those economies, so too will they transform the political landscape
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General Election 2017 Issue 10: ApprenticeshipsIn cities where fewer people go to university, take up of apprenticeships has been successful - but quality is as important as quantity.
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General Election 2017 Issue 9: WelfareIf the welfare axe does continue to fall over the next five years, cities with weaker economies may well be hit hardest.
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General election manifestos: devolution to the already devolved?We look at the manifestos of the SNP and Plaid Cymru to see what promises, if any, they have for their cities.
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General Election 2017 Issue 8: Social CareSocial care requirements are not the same across the country
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General Election 2017 Issue 7: Trade and exportsSigning trade deals with countries around the world is no easy task, and most cities' exports go to the EU
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General Election 2017 Issue 6: ImmigrationAny reduction in migration to UK cities is likely to impact on their economic performance
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General Election 2017 Issue 5: Air qualityThis election has so far ignored the 'demon of density,' but pollution can kill in some cities
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General Election 2017 Issue 4: University Tuition FeesRicher cities send more students to university - scrapping tuition fees is unlikely to change this
