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Boris Johnson is a proven truth-twister. We can’t trust him with our elections

Straight out of University, Boris Johnson was dismissed from The Times for making up quotes, but far from a schoolboy error, lying became his modus operandi.

30 Mar Communities

We deserve a plan for Britain that matches the ambitions of the people

Ask any two government ministers what levelling up means and you’ll get two different answers. The much-anticipated white paper has not made this any clearer.

22 Mar Communities

In planning the future for local government we must not repeat the mistakes of the past

It is 54 years since the last effective action plan for England’s local government was published.

16 Mar Communities

We must harness the generosity of our communities to tackle future challenges

The last few years have made us realise the importance of giving something back to our communities.

MPs call on the Government to keep Britain connected

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10 Mar Economy

MPs call on the Government to keep Britain connected

A strengthened Electronic Communications Code is vital to drive forward UK connectivity and levelling up.

The Power of Partnerships: helping individuals make a difference in their communities

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01 Mar Environment

The Power of Partnerships: helping individuals make a difference in their communities

I’m always emphasising the incredible power of individuals in making a difference in their communities and the important impact that every single volunteer’s contribution can have. However, I believe we can truly shift the dial when we work together.

Coventry shares the love after taking the helm as City of Culture

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09 Feb Communities

Coventry shares the love after taking the helm as City of Culture

When the Department of Digital, Culture, Media & Sport named Coventry as 2021’s City of Culture, it proved it believed in the West Midlands city. And thanks to National Lottery funding, Coventry is now sharing all the amazing things about the city that they already knew and wanted others to see.

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16 Dec 2021 Communities

New BGC Report highlights contribution the regulated industry makes to communities, the economy and sport

A new report has underlined the significant contribution that the regulated betting and gaming industry makes to communities, the economy and sport.

27 Oct 2021 Communities

We should capture the Blitz spirit felt during the pandemic to build more connected communities for the future

In March 2020, as Covid-19 took hold, Chancellor Rishi Sunak said: “When this is over, and it will be over, we want to look back at this moment and remember the many small acts of kindness done by us and to us.”

20 Oct 2021 Environment

Our national response to climate change needs to be rooted in communities

As the global power elite descend on Glasgow for the COP26 climate summit next week, all eyes will be upon them to see if they can put our long-term existence on this planet ahead of short-term national concerns.

Levelling Up: What’s art got to do with it?

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13 Oct 2021 Coronavirus

Levelling Up: What’s art got to do with it?

The creative and cultural sector can be a powerful tool in reducing inequality. If we're serious about levelling up, then we must invest in the arts.

21 Jul 2021 Communities

Local leadership must be empowered to make decisions about their communities

The Covid pandemic has shown we achieve better outcomes when government gives local councils the freedom to deliver for their local areas. A commitment to local democracy will be my guiding principle as LGA president.

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20 Jul 2021 Coronavirus

The impact of COVID-19 on Rochdale’s Pakistani communities

28 Jun 2021 Communities

We must stop “Lakeland Clearances” turfing out local families to make way for expensive second homes

What we don’t need is villages like Coniston or Grasmere, in the most beautiful parts of the United Kingdom, to be filled with empty houses, with no local people living there.

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10 Jun 2021 Coronavirus

Community spirit in the age of Covid

Clapping for carers, sponsoring Tom Moore, wearing masks – have we been uniting as a nation, or is the truth more complicated?