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What we can learn from the election of the new ‘metro mayors’ and why there are reasons to be cheerful.
Everything you need to know about the recent local and mayoral elections.
Move over Westminster – political watchers may need to keep an eye on the Irwell rather than the Thames.
Young people are being left behind by today’s politicians – but there is hope in Manchester and the region’s upcoming mayoral race.
It’s not all about United and City – sport defines Greater Manchester, boosts the economy and is essential to the overall health of the region.
Former government minister vying to be the first elected mayor of Manchester speaks to Philip Brown.
As United and City go head-to-head in their first encounter of the football season, their rivalry reaches new levels on and off the pitch.
Tiny particles of a mineral known as magnetite may be causing havoc with our health.
Former chancellor Osborne’s plans were too limited to be useful. Here’s how devolution should be done.
In May 2017 metro mayors will be elected in a number of cities and counties across England, but what are they and what will they do?
Now in its 70th year, the Scottish capital’s arts spectacular is almost as big as the Olympics.
Did the Sex Pistols invent punk rock or did they pick up on something happening in New York for years?
Evidence from the UK experience suggests there are pros and cons in both City Deals and Devolution Deals.
We often overlook how languages gets caught in political crossfire - and not only in relation to Muslims.
Everywhere else in the UK is getting more devolved powers – so why not the nation’s capital?
The Turnbull government sees the ‘City Deal’ as a way for ‘smart cities’ to drive innovation and growth. But what is the value proposition behind this UK concept and how might it work in Australia?
The city of Manchester now has control over it’s NHS budget, but what does this mean in real terms?
The Northern Powerhouse will change your life. Here’s how.
Tens of thousands have signed a petition for the north of England to join Scotland. But deeper cooperation rather than secession is the answer.
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Reader in Urban Planning, University of Liverpool
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Professor of Housing and Communities, University of Huddersfield
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Professor of AfroEurasian Sport, EM Lyon Business School
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Associate Tutor in Politics, Edge Hill University
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Chief Policy Fellow, University of Leeds
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Lecturer, Loughborough University
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Assistant Professor, School of Politics and International Relations, University of Nottingham
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Research Associate, Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies (CURDS), Newcastle University
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Professor of Screen Studies, Manchester Metropolitan University
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Associate Professor in North American History, University of Birmingham
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Head of the Department of Social Care and Social Work, Manchester Metropolitan University
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Professor, Environmental science, Lancaster University
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Visiting Research Fellow, Edinburgh Napier University
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Visiting Professor in Geography and Planning, and Visiting Fellow, Heseltine institute for Public Policy and Practice, University of Liverpool
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Lecturer in Politics, University of Bristol