Paul Swinney
Why mayors matter
Polling shows the public wants more local control over policy decisions, and directly-elected mayors give them the chance to put place over politics, says Paul Swinney.
Levelling up locally to bridge the divides
What kind of plan should the levelling up White Paper set out, and where will urban leaders and their cities fit in? Paul Swinney lists the new programmes required.
Changing the economic geography
Paul Swinney believes last week’s Budget showed a Government intent on maintaining control from the centre when it should be seeking to level up.
Redrawing the map
Councils are the bodies to lead high street regeneration – but not without reform, argues Paul Swinney.
Central lines
Unlocking the economic potential of mid-sized cities would allow them to make a far greater contribution to growth, says Paul Swinney.