Manchester’s mayoral election: turnout was low but there is hope for the future
What we can learn from the election of the new 'metro mayors' and why there are reasons to be cheerful.
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Inspiring the ‘devolution generation’ in Greater Manchester
Young people are being left behind by today's politicians – but there is hope in Manchester and the region's upcoming mayoral race.
Return of the town hall: will Brexit bring British democracy closer to the people?
British people clearly want to 'take back control' – and Brexit might just give them the chance.
New name, new look for latest national urban policy, but same old problem
The Turnbull government's cities policy is the latest incarnation of 'the-Commonwealth-knows-best' approach, with little regard for whether urban issues are best resolved at the metropolitan level.
The Northern Powerhouse needs to be more than a slogan
A closer look at the recent local elections can help to shine a light on the future of the "Northern Powerhouse" and its impact on local democracy in the North of England.
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