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Northern Prosperity is National Prosperity – Five Years On

Ed Cox By Ed Cox Filed Under: All posts, British Politics, Devo, Growth and Inclusion Posted: January 17, 2018

Reflections on policy before the Powerhouse Five years on from the publication of the Northern Economic Futures Commission report on revitalising the UK economy, Ed Cox, Director, IPPR North looks at what progress has been made in the intervening period. The turning point in terms of government interest in the North came when former chancellor […]

Tagged With: british politics, Business Energy & Industry, economy, inclusive growth, labour market, Levelling Up, Northern Powerhouse, productivity

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DevoManc is positive for all Northern cities

Ed Cox By Ed Cox Filed Under: Featured, Westminster Watch Posted: November 4, 2014

Should the Government’s new devolution settlement for Greater Manchester be welcomed? Ed Cox – who is set to speak in Manchester this Thursday about the regions – offers a clear ‘Yes’ vote. There can be little doubt that the agreement reached between the Chancellor and the leaders of the 10 local authorities that make up […]

Tagged With: devolution, Greater Manchester, Manchester, Mayor, Northern cities, police and crime commissioners

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A Grand Plan for the North needs to start with dreams

Ed Cox By Ed Cox Filed Under: Featured, Urban Posted: July 18, 2014

With growing calls for the UK to reverse an historic trend of chronic under investment in infrastructure, IPPR North’s Ed Cox believes it’s time to seek out the best and the brightest big ideas. The UK has “chronically underinvested in infrastructure, trailing that of other leading global economies.” That was the damning verdict of the RSA’s City […]

Tagged With: cities, city region, growth, infrastructure, investment, North, Northern Plan, regional growth, transport

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Will tomorrow be a turning point in British politics?

Ed Cox By Ed Cox Filed Under: Featured, Westminster Watch Posted: May 21, 2014

This year’s European elections and Scottish referendum may signify a more profound change in British politics than the General Election in 2015, writes Ed Cox. Taken together, they present an opportunity for the people of the United Kingdom to send a clear message to the mainstream political parties. Tomorrow’s local and European elections are not […]

Tagged With: devolution, elections, Farage, local government, parliament, politics, referendum, UKIP

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There is life beyond austerity; now give us the freedom to make it happen

Ed Cox By Ed Cox Filed Under: Featured, Westminster Watch Posted: December 3, 2013

During Manchester Policy Week, four leading thinktanks debated what government might look like beyond the General Election and towards 2020. In an abridged version of his speech at the event IPPR North’s Director, Ed Cox (pictured above, standing), says there is life beyond the current austerity measures – but only if there are significant changes to present […]

Tagged With: austerity, cuts, economy, Ed Cox, GE2015, general election, IPPR, spending

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