Labour has inherited our great innovations – Freeport and the National Marine Park. But we shake off any blame or criticism and regroup to come back stronger.
Turnout is key. It is not necessary to convert Conservative abstainers to Conservatism. The challenge is to convert the Government to Conservatism. But the Prime Minister can not be blamed for trees being chopped down in Plymouth.
Labour is confident in Swindon. But what of its traditional territory such as Stoke and Hull?
Two children watching the exchanges from the gallery did not get bored, so in that respect the pantomime had been a success.
Securing Freeport status has meant thousands of jobs and hundreds of millions of pounds of inward investment.
Following robust questions as to why a building had no solar panels on the roof, the developer said he would look at how he might incorporate them.
It may be the season of goodwill but many councils deserve a lump of coal after their misuse of public money.
Our aim is to re-acquaint all of our residents, businesses, and visitors, with our fantastic waterfront and local coastline; after all we are Britain’s Ocean City.
We continue our series, putting this year’s local elections under the magnifying glass to find changes and trends.
This is a story of institutions, work and habits changing out of recognition – and how we can improve our position and the country once we’re heard.
The fourth in a series of pieces on ConHome this week, looking forward to the elections this spring.
The Government got “Brexit done” – and now wants to deliver on its pledge to spread “opportunity across the whole United Kingdom”.
Put simply, it is the “where” of decisions – it helps policy makers to see where, and how, to focus effort, direct investment and encourage economic activity.
The focus has been on the vulnerable – the elderly, the lonely, and getting homeless people off the streets and into secure accommodation.
Labour don’t have a plan for our iconic dockyard – or our country. Both locally and nationally, their only strategy is to dine out on public opinion, rather than to offer a positive vision. People in Plymouth are waking up to this.