Winning in Birmingham and Bury is not enough. Bolton, Peterborough, and Derby are the challenges Labour needs to overcome.
Essentially, the Solvency 2 regulations make it difficult for our pensions and insurance firms to invest in long-term, secure, fixed assets in the UK.
The Lib Dems have also gained ground. As we look ahead to 2022, I am preparing for “No Overall Control.”
It could take action to reduce industrial electricity costs, among other important steps.
In my view, no Labour seat in County Durham is safe. The remaining seats all have majorities under 6,000.
We left the EU precisely to take back control. Having repatriated power, we mustn’t leave it in the hands of Whitehall functionaries.
In terms of parliamentary seats, CCHQ now needs to be targeting the North East of England much more broadly for the next election.
Japan, Korea, Taiwan and now China, have all invested heavily in new technologies – through government support for new industries.
A hyper-localised approach means decisive action with local residents and businesses in mind.
To my astonishment, the Toft Hill Bypass is there on page 134c – undelivered during over half a century of local Labour dominance.
They can seem remote from the everyday priorities of people here at home. But at its heart, trade is a powerful way to deliver what people really care about.
It is much more than its main urban areas. So the restrictions feel really unfair to some – such as those I know in County Durham.
It’s critical for it to consult with consumers and industry experts before making big decisions.
There are also diplomatic and geostrategic opportunities for Global Britain to lead on developing human and environmental standards.