A tale of two cities. The Conservative Government has had smooth relations with Liverpool – less so with Manchester.
That part of England where the Tories are most hated has offered the greatest possible cooperation with Boris Johnson.
“The Chancellor has passed the responsibility to us. Can’t complain.” Council leaders respond to the Spending Review.
Some welcome the extra power to put up Council Tax. But they are reluctant to use it when their residents are already hard-pressed.
What Conservative council leaders told us about the virus, Ministers – and lockdowns
Most said they had enough money. There was praise for Local Government Ministers – but exasperation with the Government overall.
Burnham is trying to face both ways on lockdown restrictions
The duplicity from the Mayor of Greater Manchester amounts to a dire failure of leadership.
Conservative MPs, mayors and council leaders urge a localist approach to reducing the virus
There is a strong case that better targeting will be more effective and less harmful.
London councils are still sitting on empty garages that could be replaced with new homes
Our survey identified 18,083 owned by councils in London. The true figure is likely to be over 20,000.
Labour council leaders’ resistance to local lockdowns gives Starmer a dilemma
Joe Anderson, Liverpool’s Mayor, and other city council leaders in the north have joined together to say that they “do not support further economic lockdowns”.
The police must be politically impartial. That includes being even-handed in upholding the law on protests.
If they “take the knee” towards some demonstrators, but not others, how can we be confident that neutrality is being maintained?
Switching to more unitary authorities and directly elected mayors must be achieved by consent
There can be benefits to democracy – and efficiency from reform. But change must come from below – not be imposed from the top.
Allowing illegal migrant boats to cross the Channel is false compassion
The greater the incentives for people traffickers, the more lives will be lost. The Australian approach is morally right.
A battle with teaching unions looks inevitable next month. Who will win?
The Government is only likely to be emboldened to take the necessary action if it feels that is what parents demand.
The “equalities” industry has entrenched division. It must be swept away.
A true “colour blind” non-discrimination law is needed, with the rights of each individual valued and respected.
Rough sleeping has fallen sharply. The challenge is to stop it rising again.
A bed is not enough. A chance of employment, as well as good physical and mental health are needed to turn lives around.
Clearing up litter is integral to regaining our civic pride
What does it say for our patriotic endeavour that so many of our fellow citizens are literally rubbishing our country?
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