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'Devolution is a Labour value' says McMahon

By Sam Clayden | 30 September 2015

Local Government Association Labour group leader Jim McMahon has insisted devolution is a core va...

Cameron sells Northern Powerhouse to US

By Sam Clayden | 29 September 2015

David Cameron last night attempted to sell the Northern Powerhouse concept to US investors in New...

Healey calls for 100,000 new homes a year

By Sam Clayden | 28 September 2015

The new shadow housing minister John Healey has published a discussion report on building 100,000...

Government plans force Oxford to halt housing investment

By Sam Clayden | 11 September 2015

Oxford City Council has halted parts of its investment programme after fears proposed changes to ...

Osborne defends Northern Powerhouse commitment

By Sam Clayden | 10 September 2015

Chancellor George Osborne has defended his Northern Powerhouse project following criticism of the...

London Councils demands government answers

By Sam Clayden | 09 September 2015

London Councils has demanded answers from government on its relaxation of planning rules amid fea...