The town faces the same Nimbyism and conflicting attitudes towards the greenbelt that stifle much of the national debate
Plus, will Labour’s ‘devolution revolution’ actually drive growth?
The chancellor’s mission to stoke economic growth faces dire headwinds, and might call for harsh trade-offs
Nigel Farage’s vow to build a ‘national movement’ rings alarm bells after slew of second-place election results
Starmer says regional leaders ‘central’ to Labour’s core ambition of securing fastest growth in G7
First Labour administration for 14 years will be staffed and shaped by range of politicians, policy experts and advisers
Rightwing party in jubilant mood after leader becomes MP for first time
Battling to hold on to the swing seat of Bolton West, Chris Green feels the effects of his party’s stuttering national campaign
The dealmaker flitted between Whitehall corridors and Middle Eastern palaces in a quest to rejuvenate his hometown
Touring 14 years of plans to level-up, by slow train and rail replacement bus
Also in this week’s newsletter: a salutary lesson for Labour
Local authorities still affected by financial crisis and expect further cuts by next government
Promises of overhaul hampered by legislative delays and interdepartmental rows, finds public accounts committee
Andrew Murrison said government had no plans to reintroduce scheme and warned of hit to morale and resources
Party plans to create new body to avoid delays and overspending on big projects such as HS2
Several cabinet ministers had criticised plan to cut legal migration by targeting foreign students
Top universities criticise government plans to limit overseas access to UK institutions
Negotiations with public body chaired by Lord Ben Houchen come after government review said plan was ‘not now being pursued’
Michael Flacks wants to transform the facility into a cargo, repair and maintenance hub
National Infrastructure Commission warns ‘window is closing’ for ministers to ensure alternative rail capacity is built
Tim Leiweke describes ‘hell’ of past few weeks as £365mn venue opens at fourth attempt
Grant Thornton restricted from reviewing part of local authority’s books
Labour unseats Andy Street in Conservatives’ flagship West Midlands mayoralty
Conservatives’ flagship West Midlands mayoralty goes to Labour after recount
Andy Burnham’s re-election in Manchester cements Labour gains across the country