Jack Newman
@jacknewman.bsky.social
Research Associate, Uni of Manchester • UK Politics • English devo • spatial inequality • place-based policy • healthy urban development • critical realism
https://research.manchester.ac.uk/en/persons/jack-newman
https://research.manchester.ac.uk/en/persons/jack-newman
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DHSC published its impact statement for the 10 Year Health Plan this week (yes, that is 6 months after it published the plan)
It's more measured and clear-eyed than the original document and quite a contrast to some of the effusive optimism in the plan
Some of the things that caught my eye 👇
It's more measured and clear-eyed than the original document and quite a contrast to some of the effusive optimism in the plan
Some of the things that caught my eye 👇
January 15, 2026 at 10:25 AM
DHSC published its impact statement for the 10 Year Health Plan this week (yes, that is 6 months after it published the plan)
It's more measured and clear-eyed than the original document and quite a contrast to some of the effusive optimism in the plan
Some of the things that caught my eye 👇
It's more measured and clear-eyed than the original document and quite a contrast to some of the effusive optimism in the plan
Some of the things that caught my eye 👇
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Sneak peek at the agenda 👀
The PSA’s Local Politics and Governance specialist group's devolution workshop.
📅 24 Nov – featuring:
🗣️ Prof Tony Travers (LSE) on fiscal devolution
🗣️ Prof Donna Hall CBE on local leadership
Join the discussion – hybrid format, register here: www.psa.ac.uk/specialist-g...
The PSA’s Local Politics and Governance specialist group's devolution workshop.
📅 24 Nov – featuring:
🗣️ Prof Tony Travers (LSE) on fiscal devolution
🗣️ Prof Donna Hall CBE on local leadership
Join the discussion – hybrid format, register here: www.psa.ac.uk/specialist-g...
November 5, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Sneak peek at the agenda 👀
The PSA’s Local Politics and Governance specialist group's devolution workshop.
📅 24 Nov – featuring:
🗣️ Prof Tony Travers (LSE) on fiscal devolution
🗣️ Prof Donna Hall CBE on local leadership
Join the discussion – hybrid format, register here: www.psa.ac.uk/specialist-g...
The PSA’s Local Politics and Governance specialist group's devolution workshop.
📅 24 Nov – featuring:
🗣️ Prof Tony Travers (LSE) on fiscal devolution
🗣️ Prof Donna Hall CBE on local leadership
Join the discussion – hybrid format, register here: www.psa.ac.uk/specialist-g...
Great to feature on the @bennettschool.cam.ac.uk podcast.
A really interesting conversation about inequality.
A really interesting conversation about inequality.
New Crossing Channels podcast for November
@jacknewman.bsky.social, Angélique Acquatella & Pinelopi Koujianou debate what really drives inequality — from technology & trade to health & local policy — & how institutions can bridge the gap between national goals & everyday realities.
pod.fo/e/3497ac
@jacknewman.bsky.social, Angélique Acquatella & Pinelopi Koujianou debate what really drives inequality — from technology & trade to health & local policy — & how institutions can bridge the gap between national goals & everyday realities.
pod.fo/e/3497ac
November 3, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Great to feature on the @bennettschool.cam.ac.uk podcast.
A really interesting conversation about inequality.
A really interesting conversation about inequality.
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New Crossing Channels podcast for November
@jacknewman.bsky.social, Angélique Acquatella & Pinelopi Koujianou debate what really drives inequality — from technology & trade to health & local policy — & how institutions can bridge the gap between national goals & everyday realities.
pod.fo/e/3497ac
@jacknewman.bsky.social, Angélique Acquatella & Pinelopi Koujianou debate what really drives inequality — from technology & trade to health & local policy — & how institutions can bridge the gap between national goals & everyday realities.
pod.fo/e/3497ac
November 3, 2025 at 1:13 PM
New Crossing Channels podcast for November
@jacknewman.bsky.social, Angélique Acquatella & Pinelopi Koujianou debate what really drives inequality — from technology & trade to health & local policy — & how institutions can bridge the gap between national goals & everyday realities.
pod.fo/e/3497ac
@jacknewman.bsky.social, Angélique Acquatella & Pinelopi Koujianou debate what really drives inequality — from technology & trade to health & local policy — & how institutions can bridge the gap between national goals & everyday realities.
pod.fo/e/3497ac
The English Indices of Multiple Deprivation was published yesterday.
It is an important moment to acknowledge the stark inequalities that exist between places in this country.
And to reflect on the political consequences of place-based disparities.
www.gov.uk/government/s...
It is an important moment to acknowledge the stark inequalities that exist between places in this country.
And to reflect on the political consequences of place-based disparities.
www.gov.uk/government/s...
English indices of deprivation 2025: statistical release
www.gov.uk
October 31, 2025 at 1:04 PM
The English Indices of Multiple Deprivation was published yesterday.
It is an important moment to acknowledge the stark inequalities that exist between places in this country.
And to reflect on the political consequences of place-based disparities.
www.gov.uk/government/s...
It is an important moment to acknowledge the stark inequalities that exist between places in this country.
And to reflect on the political consequences of place-based disparities.
www.gov.uk/government/s...
Interesting piece arguing that we need to loosen the tie binding devolution with economic outcomes in England.
www.regionalstudies.org/rsa-blog/202...
@haylesben.bsky.social @ruthpatrick0.bsky.social Mhairi-Jean Ross & Sioned Pearce
www.regionalstudies.org/rsa-blog/202...
@haylesben.bsky.social @ruthpatrick0.bsky.social Mhairi-Jean Ross & Sioned Pearce
The growth gamble: Do we need to loosen the tie binding devolution with economic outcomes in England? - RSA Main
Earlier in 2025, the UK government announced a commitment to reduce spending on disability benefits by restructuring entitlements and eligibility to various health-related benefits. It claims through ...
www.regionalstudies.org
October 30, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Interesting piece arguing that we need to loosen the tie binding devolution with economic outcomes in England.
www.regionalstudies.org/rsa-blog/202...
@haylesben.bsky.social @ruthpatrick0.bsky.social Mhairi-Jean Ross & Sioned Pearce
www.regionalstudies.org/rsa-blog/202...
@haylesben.bsky.social @ruthpatrick0.bsky.social Mhairi-Jean Ross & Sioned Pearce
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🚨 Workshop announcement:
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
📅 24 Nov 2025 | Hybrid format
Join top experts to discuss the future of local governance in England.
👤 Hosted by the PSA Local Politics and Governance specialist group.
🔗 Register now: www.psa.ac.uk/specialist-g...
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
📅 24 Nov 2025 | Hybrid format
Join top experts to discuss the future of local governance in England.
👤 Hosted by the PSA Local Politics and Governance specialist group.
🔗 Register now: www.psa.ac.uk/specialist-g...
Hybrid Workshop - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - Possibilities and (Missed?) Opportunities | The Political Studies Association (PSA)
PSA Local Governance and Politics Specialist Group WorkshopDate: 24 November 2025Time: 12:30 – 17:00 GMTLocation: Online, and limited in person spaces available at the Political Studies Association, E...
www.psa.ac.uk
October 7, 2025 at 9:19 AM
🚨 Workshop announcement:
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
📅 24 Nov 2025 | Hybrid format
Join top experts to discuss the future of local governance in England.
👤 Hosted by the PSA Local Politics and Governance specialist group.
🔗 Register now: www.psa.ac.uk/specialist-g...
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
📅 24 Nov 2025 | Hybrid format
Join top experts to discuss the future of local governance in England.
👤 Hosted by the PSA Local Politics and Governance specialist group.
🔗 Register now: www.psa.ac.uk/specialist-g...
Thanks Duncan! Yes, life is settling after a chaotic summer of moving jobs/houses! Hope all is well with you. Hopefully see you in Sheffield at some point soon!
September 26, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Thanks Duncan! Yes, life is settling after a chaotic summer of moving jobs/houses! Hope all is well with you. Hopefully see you in Sheffield at some point soon!
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New from Joanie Willett
Navigating Changing Economies and Rural Policy: Left Behind Places or Left Behind People
"Current scholarship focusses on the infrastructures,organisations and economies in a space but risks overlooking theimportance of understanding the lives of the people that live there"
Navigating Changing Economies and Rural Policy: Left Behind Places or Left Behind People
"Current scholarship focusses on the infrastructures,organisations and economies in a space but risks overlooking theimportance of understanding the lives of the people that live there"
September 26, 2025 at 8:49 AM
New from Joanie Willett
Navigating Changing Economies and Rural Policy: Left Behind Places or Left Behind People
"Current scholarship focusses on the infrastructures,organisations and economies in a space but risks overlooking theimportance of understanding the lives of the people that live there"
Navigating Changing Economies and Rural Policy: Left Behind Places or Left Behind People
"Current scholarship focusses on the infrastructures,organisations and economies in a space but risks overlooking theimportance of understanding the lives of the people that live there"
The Pride in Place Strategy was published yesterday (despite being immediately burried by ID cards news!)
In many ways its levelling up continuity, but it also contains a blueprint for neighbourhood governance that could soon be rolled out nationally. A space to watch.
www.gov.uk/government/c...
In many ways its levelling up continuity, but it also contains a blueprint for neighbourhood governance that could soon be rolled out nationally. A space to watch.
www.gov.uk/government/c...
Pride in Place
Documents and guidance relating to the government’s Pride in Place Strategy, which will help build stronger communities, create thriving places and empower local people.
www.gov.uk
September 26, 2025 at 8:37 AM
The Pride in Place Strategy was published yesterday (despite being immediately burried by ID cards news!)
In many ways its levelling up continuity, but it also contains a blueprint for neighbourhood governance that could soon be rolled out nationally. A space to watch.
www.gov.uk/government/c...
In many ways its levelling up continuity, but it also contains a blueprint for neighbourhood governance that could soon be rolled out nationally. A space to watch.
www.gov.uk/government/c...
Great to be back at Manchester Uni @manchester.ac.uk
research.manchester.ac.uk/en/persons/j...
I'll be investigating the changing spatial footprint & governance structures of the NHS. As always, I'm interested in how decentralisation and placemaking can deliver better policy and a fairer country.
research.manchester.ac.uk/en/persons/j...
I'll be investigating the changing spatial footprint & governance structures of the NHS. As always, I'm interested in how decentralisation and placemaking can deliver better policy and a fairer country.
Jack Newman
research.manchester.ac.uk
September 26, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Great to be back at Manchester Uni @manchester.ac.uk
research.manchester.ac.uk/en/persons/j...
I'll be investigating the changing spatial footprint & governance structures of the NHS. As always, I'm interested in how decentralisation and placemaking can deliver better policy and a fairer country.
research.manchester.ac.uk/en/persons/j...
I'll be investigating the changing spatial footprint & governance structures of the NHS. As always, I'm interested in how decentralisation and placemaking can deliver better policy and a fairer country.
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A new paper by @geoffbates.bsky.social, Pablo Newberry, Rachael McClatchey, @jacknewman.bsky.social and @sarahayres.bsky.social explores how health is integrated in urban development, and how to bring about change to support healthier development.
Read it here: doi.org/10.1186/s129...
Read it here: doi.org/10.1186/s129...
How can health be further integrated in urban development policymaking in the United Kingdom? A systems mapping approach - Health Research Policy and Systems
Background In the United Kingdom the government’s new health mission aims to reduce the burden on healthcare services by shifting from treating poor health to prevention. Delivering this requires acti...
doi.org
July 31, 2025 at 8:15 AM
A new paper by @geoffbates.bsky.social, Pablo Newberry, Rachael McClatchey, @jacknewman.bsky.social and @sarahayres.bsky.social explores how health is integrated in urban development, and how to bring about change to support healthier development.
Read it here: doi.org/10.1186/s129...
Read it here: doi.org/10.1186/s129...
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Localism, Levelling up, and Taking Back Control: tensions in the ambiguous justification of English devolution
@jmchickson.bsky.social @jacknewman.bsky.social
#Englishdevolution #politicaldecentralisation #takingbackcontrol #levellingup #localism
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
@jmchickson.bsky.social @jacknewman.bsky.social
#Englishdevolution #politicaldecentralisation #takingbackcontrol #levellingup #localism
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
July 23, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Localism, Levelling up, and Taking Back Control: tensions in the ambiguous justification of English devolution
@jmchickson.bsky.social @jacknewman.bsky.social
#Englishdevolution #politicaldecentralisation #takingbackcontrol #levellingup #localism
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
@jmchickson.bsky.social @jacknewman.bsky.social
#Englishdevolution #politicaldecentralisation #takingbackcontrol #levellingup #localism
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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New article in @politicalquarterly.bsky.social by @jmchickson.bsky.social and @jacknewman.bsky.social - a timely intervention following the recent publication of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Localism, Levelling Up and Taking Back Control: Tensions in the Ambiguous Justification of English Devolution
There is an increasingly powerful argument for the decentralisation of policy making in England's highly centralised political context. In recent years, this issue has represented one of the clearest....
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
July 21, 2025 at 9:28 AM
New article in @politicalquarterly.bsky.social by @jmchickson.bsky.social and @jacknewman.bsky.social - a timely intervention following the recent publication of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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NEW: @jacknewman.bsky.social and I have just published our new article 'Localism, Levelling Up and Taking Back Control: Tensions in the Ambiguous Justification of English Devolution' open access in @politicalquarterly.bsky.social. Read the article here: doi.org/10.1111/1467...
Localism, Levelling Up and Taking Back Control: Tensions in the Ambiguous Justification of English Devolution
There is an increasingly powerful argument for the decentralisation of policy making in England's highly centralised political context. In recent years, this issue has represented one of the clearest...
doi.org
July 21, 2025 at 8:11 AM
NEW: @jacknewman.bsky.social and I have just published our new article 'Localism, Levelling Up and Taking Back Control: Tensions in the Ambiguous Justification of English Devolution' open access in @politicalquarterly.bsky.social. Read the article here: doi.org/10.1111/1467...
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Starting our specialist group panel previews, our first @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social panel on Monday at 9:30 will explore contextual instability, policy fatalism and mission-driven government. Looking forward to it! Featuring:
@helencsullivan.bsky.social
Brenton Prosser
@jacknewman.bsky.social
@helencsullivan.bsky.social
Brenton Prosser
@jacknewman.bsky.social
April 10, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Starting our specialist group panel previews, our first @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social panel on Monday at 9:30 will explore contextual instability, policy fatalism and mission-driven government. Looking forward to it! Featuring:
@helencsullivan.bsky.social
Brenton Prosser
@jacknewman.bsky.social
@helencsullivan.bsky.social
Brenton Prosser
@jacknewman.bsky.social
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We're very excited about next week's Political Studies Association Conference @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social
🧵Here's a thread of the sessions run by the Local Politics & Governance Specialist Group
Hopefully see you there!
@peckersley.bsky.social @tjarnold.bsky.social
🧵Here's a thread of the sessions run by the Local Politics & Governance Specialist Group
Hopefully see you there!
@peckersley.bsky.social @tjarnold.bsky.social
April 9, 2025 at 10:36 AM
We're very excited about next week's Political Studies Association Conference @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social
🧵Here's a thread of the sessions run by the Local Politics & Governance Specialist Group
Hopefully see you there!
@peckersley.bsky.social @tjarnold.bsky.social
🧵Here's a thread of the sessions run by the Local Politics & Governance Specialist Group
Hopefully see you there!
@peckersley.bsky.social @tjarnold.bsky.social
🚨🆕 New paper published online today 🆕🚨
'How Democratically Elected mayors can achieve mission-oriented policies in turbulent times'
Published OPEN ACCESS in @regionalstudies.bsky.social: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
@sarahayres.bsky.social @marksandford.bsky.social @geoffbates.bsky.social
'How Democratically Elected mayors can achieve mission-oriented policies in turbulent times'
Published OPEN ACCESS in @regionalstudies.bsky.social: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
@sarahayres.bsky.social @marksandford.bsky.social @geoffbates.bsky.social
March 28, 2025 at 10:36 AM
🚨🆕 New paper published online today 🆕🚨
'How Democratically Elected mayors can achieve mission-oriented policies in turbulent times'
Published OPEN ACCESS in @regionalstudies.bsky.social: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
@sarahayres.bsky.social @marksandford.bsky.social @geoffbates.bsky.social
'How Democratically Elected mayors can achieve mission-oriented policies in turbulent times'
Published OPEN ACCESS in @regionalstudies.bsky.social: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
@sarahayres.bsky.social @marksandford.bsky.social @geoffbates.bsky.social
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Pleased to see this one over the line, working with @sarahayres.bsky.social @jacknewman.bsky.social @geoffbates.bsky.social and Andrew Barnfield www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... Tl:dr; mayors can convene partnerships and lead on preventative policy but need capacity and discretion
How democratically elected mayors can achieve mission-oriented policies in turbulent times
This article explores how democratically elected mayors can achieve mission-oriented policies in turbulent times. Drawing on 132 interviews with decision-makers in England, it uses the case of heal...
www.tandfonline.com
March 28, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Pleased to see this one over the line, working with @sarahayres.bsky.social @jacknewman.bsky.social @geoffbates.bsky.social and Andrew Barnfield www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... Tl:dr; mayors can convene partnerships and lead on preventative policy but need capacity and discretion
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The UK Association for Public Administration (UKAPA) will be holding its second conference at Ulster University in Belfast on 11-12 September. There will be a doctoral conference on the day prior to the full event.
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@ukapa-1918.bsky.social
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@ukapa-1918.bsky.social
UKAPA 2025 Conference
UKAPA annual conference Ulster University~ Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK Thursday 11 – Friday 12 September 2025 (& Doctoral Conference, Wednesday 10 September 2025)
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March 27, 2025 at 9:39 AM
The UK Association for Public Administration (UKAPA) will be holding its second conference at Ulster University in Belfast on 11-12 September. There will be a doctoral conference on the day prior to the full event.
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@ukapa-1918.bsky.social
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@ukapa-1918.bsky.social
I've taken on the comms role for @psalocalpol.bsky.social
Please do follow and share. We'll be sharing the latest academic and policy research about local government, local politics, devolution etc.
Please do follow and share. We'll be sharing the latest academic and policy research about local government, local politics, devolution etc.
Hello Bluesky!!
We are the Local Politics & Governance Specialist Group of the Political Studies Association @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social.
Convened by @peckersley.bsky.social, @tjarnold.bsky.social, Joanie Willett, & @jacknewman.bsky.social.
We'll be posting the latest research on local politics.
We are the Local Politics & Governance Specialist Group of the Political Studies Association @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social.
Convened by @peckersley.bsky.social, @tjarnold.bsky.social, Joanie Willett, & @jacknewman.bsky.social.
We'll be posting the latest research on local politics.
March 25, 2025 at 3:37 PM
I've taken on the comms role for @psalocalpol.bsky.social
Please do follow and share. We'll be sharing the latest academic and policy research about local government, local politics, devolution etc.
Please do follow and share. We'll be sharing the latest academic and policy research about local government, local politics, devolution etc.
Reposted by Jack Newman
Great to have @psalocalpol.bsky.social now on Bluesky, and thanks a lot to @jacknewman.bsky.social for taking over our specialist group communications.
Give them a follow! 👇
Give them a follow! 👇
Hello Bluesky!!
We are the Local Politics & Governance Specialist Group of the Political Studies Association @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social.
Convened by @peckersley.bsky.social, @tjarnold.bsky.social, Joanie Willett, & @jacknewman.bsky.social.
We'll be posting the latest research on local politics.
We are the Local Politics & Governance Specialist Group of the Political Studies Association @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social.
Convened by @peckersley.bsky.social, @tjarnold.bsky.social, Joanie Willett, & @jacknewman.bsky.social.
We'll be posting the latest research on local politics.
March 25, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Great to have @psalocalpol.bsky.social now on Bluesky, and thanks a lot to @jacknewman.bsky.social for taking over our specialist group communications.
Give them a follow! 👇
Give them a follow! 👇
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Hello Bluesky!!
We are the Local Politics & Governance Specialist Group of the Political Studies Association @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social.
Convened by @peckersley.bsky.social, @tjarnold.bsky.social, Joanie Willett, & @jacknewman.bsky.social.
We'll be posting the latest research on local politics.
We are the Local Politics & Governance Specialist Group of the Political Studies Association @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social.
Convened by @peckersley.bsky.social, @tjarnold.bsky.social, Joanie Willett, & @jacknewman.bsky.social.
We'll be posting the latest research on local politics.
March 25, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Hello Bluesky!!
We are the Local Politics & Governance Specialist Group of the Political Studies Association @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social.
Convened by @peckersley.bsky.social, @tjarnold.bsky.social, Joanie Willett, & @jacknewman.bsky.social.
We'll be posting the latest research on local politics.
We are the Local Politics & Governance Specialist Group of the Political Studies Association @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social.
Convened by @peckersley.bsky.social, @tjarnold.bsky.social, Joanie Willett, & @jacknewman.bsky.social.
We'll be posting the latest research on local politics.
Is "negligent" the right word here?
It was an active choice not to revert the mayoral voting system. All the voices feeding into govt said to change. Ministers talked about changing it. Then didn't.
The Govt. seem to think that defending local FPTP is important for defending national FPTP.
It was an active choice not to revert the mayoral voting system. All the voices feeding into govt said to change. Ministers talked about changing it. Then didn't.
The Govt. seem to think that defending local FPTP is important for defending national FPTP.
March 24, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Is "negligent" the right word here?
It was an active choice not to revert the mayoral voting system. All the voices feeding into govt said to change. Ministers talked about changing it. Then didn't.
The Govt. seem to think that defending local FPTP is important for defending national FPTP.
It was an active choice not to revert the mayoral voting system. All the voices feeding into govt said to change. Ministers talked about changing it. Then didn't.
The Govt. seem to think that defending local FPTP is important for defending national FPTP.
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Last chance to sign up to our first 'Meeting with Mayors' webinars kicking off at 11.30 this morning!
We'll be joined by Claire Ward, Mayor of the East Midlands.
Sign up here 👇👇👇
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
We'll be joined by Claire Ward, Mayor of the East Midlands.
Sign up here 👇👇👇
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
March 5, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Last chance to sign up to our first 'Meeting with Mayors' webinars kicking off at 11.30 this morning!
We'll be joined by Claire Ward, Mayor of the East Midlands.
Sign up here 👇👇👇
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
We'll be joined by Claire Ward, Mayor of the East Midlands.
Sign up here 👇👇👇
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...