Opinions

This week, the Prime Minister brings ministers and mayors together to put devolution at the centre of Government. Whatever you think of devolution itself, one...

I want so badly for this new council year to feel different. Milton Keynes enters a new political chapter without Pete Marland leading the council. Whatever...

The recent local elections were incredibly hard fought for Conservatives across the country, as we continue to adjust from the high-water mark of previous...

There is a quiet unease growing across Britain. Not shouted or dramatic – but unmistakably there. You hear it in town halls, in parks, in WhatsApp groups, over...

Today the Government published its big report on New Towns. On paper, it’s all very glossy — Britain has low productivity, a housing shortage, ageing...

The British public deserves a government that keeps its promises and puts people at the heart of every decision. Yet the latest budget from Labour reveals a...

Last week, I spoke with Tess, a 70-year-old pensioner whose words still ring in my ears: “I will suffer.” As winter approaches, her fear isn’t just her own—it's...

Having the opportunity to join a team of cross-party delegates on a visit to Sri Lanka was not just a professional endeavour for Cllr Shazna Muzammil—it was...