What we’re reading: Tuesday 20th February

by: Liam Byrne MP, Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Inclusive Growth | on: 20.02.18 | in: Devolution, Skills and the labour market, Tax

How to create good work and inclusive growth in a 21st century economy

David Burch, Policy & Research at the Centre for Local Economic Strategies (CLES)

According to official government statistics, 2017 saw the British economy witness its highest period of employment since records began, with the lowest rate of unemployment recorded since 1975. It is a “jobs factory”, according to the Chancellor Philip Hammond. Yet if we dig a bit deeper the state of the labour market seems much more perilous.

 

Government must work with cities to address inequalities

Peter Box, Leader of Wakefield Council and Chair of the Key Cities group

Centre for Cities’ recent report shows starkly that the challenge of bridging social and economic divides between our cities is one that ministers cannot duck.

 

The debate on tax reform is beginning at last

Nick Golding, Editor of the Local Government Chronicle

Commentary on the tentatively growing campaign for fiscal reform.

 

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