Manchester
100 years on from his birth, why is Jim Callaghan important?
This Saturday, May 26th, The People’s History Museum in Manchester is commemorating the centenary of the birth of James Callaghan.
Will Manchester say yes to an elected Mayor in May?
With referendums in ten of the biggest cities outside London in May, residents in Manchester will decide if they wish to have an elected mayor.
Deal or no deal for England’s cities
A look at the government’s new plan for ‘tailored city deals’; if the practice lives up to the rhetoric, it could be a strong driver of growth in the cities.
Time to move away from spreadsheets and look at the real impact of the cuts
Location is crucial to understanding the full impact of the cuts; it is time to move away from spreadsheets and look at the real implications of the cuts in context.