We must find alternative routes to deliver the economic growth that we are all determined to see.
Meanwhile, Labour’s non-ideological local leaders are at odds with Corbyn.
The combination of a small majority, radical intent, a flow of power one way to Cabinet Ministers and another to key aides requires adjustment.
Osborne launches his new think-tank today, and the project that he championed will continue – though with differences.
Brexit shows that we ignore local identity and what matters most to local communities at our peril.
The Prime Minister and Hammond must choose between risks.
The new Government can’t realistically aim to target its programme on everyone. To govern is to choose.
The civil service should advertise vacancies to all comers.
The new Communities Secretary sees the construction of more homes as his priority. It is a daunting political mission.
Funding for EU programmes in the UK will be maintained until 2020 – just as Vote Leave promised.
The May government has so far set its sights no higher than its predecessor. Its aim remains Cameron’s – to build a one million homes during this parliament.