Former MP and CEO of Chamber UK, Ben Howlett goes on the campaign trail with Labour Candidates in Milton Keynes and is surprised to find out what real people are thinking outside the Westminster bubble.
As part of Chamber UK’s On the Campaign Trail Series, we visited Labour Candidate for Milton Keynes Central, Emily Darlington to establish the policy issue she was honing in on in the run up to the General Election. Emily Darlington is dedicated to fostering innovation and addressing healthcare needs in her community.
Councillor Russell Whiting reflects on the disappointing nature of the leadership debates in the run up to the 2024 General Election.
n a recent announcement, Labour leader Keir Starmer outlined plans to reform the UK’s gender recognition laws, aiming to support transgender rights while protecting single-sex spaces. Chamber UK spoke to social justice advocate Katy Jon Went, who discussed the complexities and implications of these proposed changes.
In response to the Welsh leaders face off in TV debate last Friday, Welsh Conservative Councillor, Chris Reeks, analyses the key policies calling for need for practical solutions and bipartisan cooperation to effectively tackle these pressing issues facing Wales today.
Labour Hull City Councillor Shane McMurray analyzes the recent debate among UK political leaders, highlighting the impact of national policies on local communities like Hull and emphasizing the lack of discussion on local government funding and devolution.
This article delves into the detailed policies and visions laid out by the key political figures during a recent panel discussion at an event held by Chamber UK and JBP associates on the ‘Future Economy’ in the South West.
The UK’s equity market is facing significant challenges with declining numbers of listed small
companies and capital outflows. Addressing this requires regulatory reforms and encouraging
pension funds to invest in UK equities to support economic growth.
Exploring the complex relationship between the Bailiwick of Guernsey and Westminster, this article highlights the recent Pickles report on Nazi atrocities in Alderney and Guernsey’s fierce independence as a Crown Dependency. It also examines Guernsey’s economic self-reliance through contributions to global markets and the offshore finance sector.
Leader of the Conservative Group, Cllr Kevin Bentley, argues that local government has demonstrated its capability to deliver essential services and tackle crises effectively. He advocates for increased powers and fiscal devolution to local councils, highlighting the need for localised planning fees and sustained funding for social housing and infrastructure.
With a focus on enabling councils to expedite housing development and maintain roads, Bentley outlines the LGA Conservative Group’s manifesto for the next government, emphasising the importance of a new relationship between central and local government.
The NHS Confederation Expo 2024 showcased innovative strategies to enhance NHS efficiency. This article explores how a new government can shape healthcare policy to address pressing challenges and leverage key insights from the event.
Reflecting upon last night’s 7-party election debate, Hull City Councillor, Mike Ross analyses the repetitive and scripted nature of the participants’ responses, noting the lack of substantial new information. He also comments on the dynamic between party representatives and the implications for the remaining weeks of the election campaign.
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