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General Election 2019

Paul Swinney

Two big domestic issues that the next government will be pressed to address are the UK economy’s poor productivity performance and the north-south divide. Paul Swinney argues that these challenges are one of the same.

Elena Magrini

The challenges of left-behind places go well beyond the lack of economic opportunities — the solutions must too.

Kathrin Enenkel

Culture is an important part of urban life, but policymakers should avoid using state-backed cultural interventions to turn around the economy.

Simon Jeffrey

The Queen’s Speech offered the outlines of a clear programme for cities under a Boris Johnson government – more infrastructure and more mayors, reforms to self-employment and training and social care funding fixed once and for all.

Andrew Carter

Making the case for urban devolution is Centre for Cities’ main aim and every year we champion the untapped potential of Britain’s largest urban areas among politicians and key national and...

Lahari Ramuni

What’s so special about days and nights out in London? Lahari Ramuni explains that the city is a fun place to visit and to live because it’s a great place for work, not the other way round.