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Really enjoyed this discussion. A lot to feel optimistic about, a lot more still to do @Ed_Owen @AnnaCMcShane
This is Labour's last chance. Andy Burnham has created some space for optimism and hope. Now it needs to be filled with some compelling ideas. Special post-conference episode out now over on Substack or in your feeds from the morning featuring @BenLucas_ @AnnaCMcShane & @Ed_Owen.
My piece on Manchesterism, how it works, what Andy Burnham added and how it will continue to prosper. Moving on up with Manchesterism themj.co.uk/moving-mancheste…
Just been in Scotland where energy policy is a very live issue, along with anger that we are importing what used to come from the North Sea.
Can Britain achieve net zero without sacrificing energy security, economic growth and public support? Ahead of Thursday's by-election we look at the politics of energy with former No 10 advisor Nick Butler. Out now everywhere! @AnnaCMcShane @BenLucas_ @MarkDavies67 @Ed_Owen
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Can Britain achieve net zero without sacrificing energy security, economic growth and public support? Ahead of Thursday's by-election we look at the politics of energy with former No 10 advisor Nick Butler. Out now everywhere! @AnnaCMcShane @BenLucas_ @MarkDavies67 @Ed_Owen
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We get into the conversation with @Ed_Owen @BenLucas_ @AnnaCMcShane and @MarkDavies67 about security, sovereignty, leadership and the choices Britain may no longer be able to avoid. Join us over on Substack or wherever you get your pods.
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Are we at war with Russia? What do the public think about the risks to Britain? Fascinating episode of our podcast, tackling the issues too many are shying away from. Thank you to defence expert @jeegarkakkad who joined me, @Ed_Owen @AnnaCMcShane and @BenLucas_ in the cowshed
Britain knows the world is becoming more dangerous. The question is whether our politics is prepared to admit it. This week, @jeegarkakkad joins the herd as we ask what a serious programme of national resilience might look like. Listen now everywhere!
Very inspiring to be at the North East Green Energy Investment Summit today. Big announcements with an MOU and partnership between 3 Ports and Airport, £1bn of investment from Lloyds, and passionate and convincing case for NE as home of green energy transition.
Don’t let Reform fool you. Over 25,000 people already work in the green energy in the North East, and we're going to double it!
Today hundreds of investors and businesses, from across four continents, are coming to the North East
They know our region is the best place to invest in green energy and they’re going to help create thousands of highly skilled, well paid jobs for local people.
We are the home of the green energy revolution 🍃
Good piece by Josh Simon To beat the populist right, Labour must be an insurgent government via @FT
on.ft.com/45JOlgY
This is an important initiative, putting prevention at the heart of public service reform exactly what @GrowthandReform has been set up to support @annabel___smith theguardian.com/commentisfre…
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English councils could unlock £276bn of hidden economic potential – if local barriers to growth are tackled.
The research – from @GrowthandReform (formerly CPP) in partnership with FGF and @metrodynamics – was covered by @thepsenews. Read it here 🗞️👇
publicsectorexecutive.com/ar…
Councils across England could unlock £276 billion of untapped economic potential with support from the government to break down place-specific barriers to growth.
That’s more than a 10th of national output.
Read more about new analysis revealed today: local.gov.uk/about/news/hidd…
ALT Image of an area of England showing different regions. Overlaid is the text: England's hidden quarter trillion. Local authorities across England are sitting on at least £276 billion of untapped economic opportunity that could be released by tackling place-specific barriers to growth.
Great that @AndyBurnhamGM and @MetroMayorSteve are presenting this to parliament. Proud that @metrodynamics supported this with our analysis and data.
Today @MetroMayorSteve and I will present stunning new evidence to Parliament of how we’re starting to close the North-South divide.
But we have a plan to go much further.
The “Northern Arc” - a growth corridor supported by a new rail line - is the game-changer the UK needs.👍🏻
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🗣️ "It's about unlocking the talents of our people."
Steve and @AndyBurnhamGM will take their vision for a 'Northern Arc' to Parliament today.
The Mayors will call on Treasury ministers and MPs to back their proposal, which could unlock £90bn for the North's economy.
ALT An image of Liverpool Lime Street. Text reads: "The North has always been a place of innovation, industry, and immense potential – but for too long, we’ve been held back by a lack of investment in the infrastructure needed to match our ambition. The Northern Arc is about changing that story. It’s about unlocking the talents of our people, powering our communities with clean energy, and connecting opportunity across our towns and cities."
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In the coming days, London will launch its Local Growth Plan 🌇📈
Writing for FGF, West London Alliance’s @majeedneky explores the Capital’s role in the govt’s growth mission—and what it will tell us about the shape of its upcoming Industrial Strategy ⬇️
futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/…
Look forward to using this next time I’m there.
👇👇 well done to everyone who has worked on this for the least few years. Great to share the first journey this morning … will make a huge difference to our communities and businesses @NorthEast_CA @My_Metro @UTG_UK @Transport4North @transportgovuk @KiMcGuinness
Yes many of the ideas set out in ourImpactful Devolution reflected in the White Paper @metrodynamics @FutureGovForum, including that Local Growth Plans should be long term (10 years) and setting out vision and priorities for places, not just responding to Government.
Today saw the release of the long-awaited English Devolution White Paper.
An important debate now follows on how we push power from Whitehall and how we promote coherence and collaboration across all tiers of government.
Read on for our key takeaways 🧵
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Today saw the release of the long-awaited English Devolution White Paper.
An important debate now follows on how we push power from Whitehall and how we promote coherence and collaboration across all tiers of government.
Read on for our key takeaways 🧵
lgcplus.com/politics/devolut…
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Big day ahead as we present the English Devolution White Paper to Parliament this afternoon.
Our shared ambition with councils and mayors to drive growth felt in every community, and reform local public services as we repair the foundations are critical to delivering the plan for change.
#devolution
This was a great episode, was also great to be at the @CentreProPolicy Inclusive Growth Conference where this was recorded
Recorded LIVE at @CentreProPolicy's Inclusive Growth Conference, our latest special episode sees @Samfr @ayeshahazarika, @annabel___smith, @ppi's @claire_ainsley, @NEF's @dhnnjyn look at where we are now and what the government needs to do to deliver. thepowertest.substack.com/p/…
