Winter is coming: North vs South
There is a serious battle about to take place between the North and South of England. The cities of the North, under the new Mayors and existing leaders, are gearing up for a battle with the South (seen largely as London). This battle will tell us not just about government priorities but also how to approach engagement as well.
This Is Not The Political Silly Season
With Parliament due to rise shortly for the Summer Recess, it is often thought that politics ‘goes quiet’ until early September. With a lack of real debate and issues to consider, the media has to find other, less important, things to talk about. This makes it the ‘Silly Season’. But this summer especially, is not the ‘Silly Season’ and anyone who fails to pay proper attention will miss consideration of issues of real and immediate importance.
