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Beyond the 2017 General Election: A Manifesto’s Guide to Old and New Politics

Dave Richards By and Filed Under: All posts, Brexit, British Politics Posted:

Dave Richards, Professor of Public Policy at the University of Manchester and Patrick Diamond University Lecturer in Public Policy at Queen Mary, University of London examine the Conservative and Labour Parties manifestos, both past and present, as a framework to further understanding the new politics. Calls for a new politics are often in response to […]

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What can we learn from Ian Paterson’s conviction for criminally harmful surgery?

Alexandra Mullock By Filed Under: All posts, Health and Social Care Posted:

Doctor Alexandra Mullock is a Senior Lecturer in Medical Law at The University of Manchester’s School of Law, and writes for us today on the legal background and future implications of Ian Paterson’s recent convictions for unnecessary and damaging surgeries. The Paterson case has significant implications for the principle that non-fatal surgical violations are exempt from […]

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Tackling climate change requires direct market intervention

Cameron Roberts By Filed Under: Energy and Environment Posted:

Cameron Roberts, Postdoctoral Researcher at the Sustainable Consumption Institute at The University of Manchester explains that in order to tackle climate change governments should not be afraid to intervene directly in the market. To avoid the worst consequences of climate change, we need to de-carbonise our economy. Sustainable technologies such as renewable energy, electric vehicles, […]

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The Make do and Mend Expo: creating a dialogue on community provision

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Dr Helen Holmes from The University of Manchester and Jen Gale renowned writer and blogger of My Make Do and Mend Life explain the importance of the The Make do and Mend Expo they are organising and how their work is tackling both social inequalities and also promoting sustainable resource use. The Makers, Make do […]

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Communicating with the electorate: Are politicians in or out of touch?

Kingsley Purdam By and Filed Under: All posts, British Politics Posted:

As the 2017 General Election candidates – many of whom are standing for this first time – intensify their campaigns for election, Rosalynd Southern and Kingsley Purdam explain the importance of effective communication with the electorate for building political support.  Communication skills and an ability to connect with the electorate are key attributes for politicians […]

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Tackling labour market challenges: six messages for the new GM Mayor

By Filed Under: All posts, Devo, Urban Posted:

Dr Jo Cartwright, Research Associate at The University of Manchester examines the labour market challenges facing the Greater Manchester region and offers ways in which the new Mayor could tackle them.  While Greater Manchester has a growing jobs market, there are issues with the quality of this growth – one in four local residents in […]

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Could Greater Manchester’s plans for transport be bolder?

By and Filed Under: Devo, Urban Posted:

Greater Manchester’s Transport Strategy 2040 was published in February 2017. Led by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), the Strategy aims to direct the long-term shape of Greater Manchester’s transport system to 2040.  With a new mayor and devolution, there is an opportunity to be bolder, to make the most of this opportunity, say Mike Hodson and […]

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Could young people show a new way for politics?

By and Filed Under: All posts, British Politics, Growth and Inclusion Posted:

Since the general election was called, there has been an upturn in voter registration amongst the under 25s.  Many young people, however, have still not registered and they are considered less likely to vote than older people. But this by no means tells the whole story.  Young people are starting to seek new, bolder ways […]

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Countries, community and currencies

By Filed Under: All posts, Science and Technology, Urban Posted:

David Birch talks about the ideas behind his new book, ‘Before Babylon, Beyond Bitcoin’, covering and questioning a multitude of concepts from trust to identity to nation states to currencies. Trade cannot exist without trust, and it is hard to trust strangers As society scales beyond the ability and trust of individuals, we have to […]

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Metro Mayors – the work begins

Francesca GainsKevin Ward By and Filed Under: All posts, Devo, Urban Posted:

Professor Francesca Gains and Professor Kevin Ward run The University of Manchester’s Devo Manc hub which brings together researchers from across the University who are exploring Greater Manchester’s devolution future. In this blog they examine what difference the newly directly elected Metro Mayors will make to their regions. They focus particularly on the challenges facing […]

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