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By John Bercow MP Filed Under: All posts, Devo, Westminster Watch, Whitehall Watch Posted:
As part of Parliament Week and after delivering the annual Sammy Finer Lecture at The University of Manchester, John Bercow MP writes on how he has sought to use his time in office as the Speaker of the House of Commons to bring about Parliamentary reform. Reforming the legislature One of the roles of the […]
By Stephen Ashe and James Nazroo Filed Under: Ethnicity Posted:
It is almost 50 years since the Race Relations Act was amended to outlaw racial discrimination in employment. Drawing on their new report Stephen Ashe and James Nazroo argue that the evidence strongly demonstrates that there remains a need for employers and the Government to take urgent action against the entrenched nature of racism and […]
By Debora Price Filed Under: All posts Posted:
MPs have called for cuts to state pension generosity, but Professor Debora Price says it is unfairness within generations that needs solving. The public have become used to portrayals of older people as sitting on gold-plated pensions and valuable housing, allowing them to live a life of luxury and leisure. By contrast, the young who cannot […]
High Speed 2 is the planned railway linking London, Birmingham, the East Midlands, Leeds, Sheffield and Manchester. Although the first two phases of construction have been approved by Parliament, the details and route of the project have still not been formalised and are open to changes. Professor Nuno Gil urges the Government to accept that […]
By Kingsley Purdam Filed Under: All posts Posted:
Peer review publications remain a key stage in the quality assurance of new research, but some comments can be the stuff of nightmares, says Kingsley Purdam Peer review prior to acceptance and publication can make a substantial contribution to the development of research and to the furthering of knowledge and understanding. Reviewer comments can help […]
By Diane Coyle Filed Under: All posts Posted:
This week, the first official GDP figures since the vote to leave the European Union were released by the Office for National Statistics. Although there was a slow down in the economic growth from 0.7% to 0.5%, the figures were stronger than some pessimistic economists had predicted. Professor Diane Coyle uses a Brexit lens to […]
By Alec Spencer Filed Under: Inclusive Growth Posted:
Paying the living wage must be at the top of the mayoral agenda if everyone who lives and works in Greater Manchester and beyond is to benefit from a growing economy, says Alec Spencer. In Greater Manchester, wages have fallen faster than the UK average since 2009 Devolution and Northern Powerhouse presents a critical opportunity to […]
By Alice Larkin Filed Under: All posts Posted:
At a cabinet committee on Tuesday, the government approved plans to build a third runway at Heathrow, expanding UK airport capacity There will be a public consultation on the effects of the expansion before the government makes a final decision as part of a national policy statement on aviation. Here, Professor Alice Larkin urges the […]
By Emma Stanmore Filed Under: All posts Posted:
(image courtesy of Eric Wright, Trafford Housing Trust) For older people, falls can be devastating events. A more co-ordinated national effort is needed to help avoid them, says Emma Stanmore. As anyone with an ageing parent or relative will know, falls can be extremely serious. They can lead to hip fractures, a premature care home […]
By Shavana Musa Filed Under: All posts, British Politics Posted:
The recent bombing of a funeral finally drew the world’s attention to Saudi Arabia’s war in Yemen. Meanwhile the role that British-made weapons have played in the conflict has been getting increasing media attention. Given the compelling evidence, UK arms export policy urgently needs to change, says Shavana Musa. A major export According to the […]
