Britain’s quiet rail revolution: why renationalisation alone won’t fix public transport
Renationalisation of rail has begun, but experts say real reform needs integration, not just public ownership.
Read moreDetailsDavid Taylor-Gooby was previously a Labour Councillor for Peterlee, and served as Chair of Housing. He later sat on the NHS Clinical Commissioning Group, eventually resigning because hr did not feel public involvement was taken seriously by the NHS. Between 2016 and 2024 he was Chair of both the Economic and Transport Scrutiny Committees for the North East Combined Authority before the mayor came into office
Renationalisation of rail has begun, but experts say real reform needs integration, not just public ownership.
Read moreDetailsDefence cooperation with Europe signals a critical turning point as Russia escalates and NATO’s future looks uncertain
Read moreDetailsLabour’s collapse in Durham reveals deeper issues in local government - and the urgent need for reform in funding and...
Read moreDetailsFrom the Great Depression to today’s populism, history warns us: trade wars and nationalism come at a cost
Read moreDetailsReform Party expands nationwide, gaining funds and support, but faces questions on policy beyond immigration and Net Zero
Read moreDetailsTrump’s isolationism signals a shift in U.S. foreign policy, leaving Europe to rethink defence as Ukraine fights for its survival
Read moreDetailsWith the recent surge in discussions of negotiations to end the conflict in Ukraine, the UK alongside Europe have to...
Read moreDetailsReform is surging in the polls as voters grow disillusioned with politics. Can Labour counter Farage’s appeal with real change?
Read moreDetailsThe Church of England should speak out on moral issues which are important for the nation. That is what a...
Read moreDetailsThe Labour government promises economic growth, but Britain’s economy lags behind pre-pandemic levels. Investment, infrastructure, and trade reform are key
Read moreDetailsHappy New Year! As we step into 2025, tackling global challenges like Ukraine's war and the NHS's future demands bold...
Read moreDetailsWhy is immigration a problem and what are some solutions?
Read moreDetailsWe need people like John Prescott to make sure that governments who want to reform and improve society stay in...
Read moreDetailsWhat next for Europe after a Trump win?
Read moreDetailsVisiting the new Silk Roads exhibition at the British Museum
Read moreDetailsThe government needs economic growth if it is to realise its economic and social ambitions. To achieve that it needs...
Read moreDetails"Decisions which hit the poor do not go down well in Labour’s heartlands, and people remember them"
Read moreDetailsA look at Labour's approach to fixing the NHS
Read moreDetailsI feel many people in Britain do not understand how the American system works, and how it differs from ours....
Read moreDetailsThe British seaside holiday is not dead yet
Read moreDetailsAn overview of housing - both private and rented
Read moreDetailsThere are currently two exceptional modernist art exhibitions on in London which I was lucky enough to have the chance...
Read moreDetailsDavid Taylor-Gooby shares his reflections on the general election, and his advice for the new government
Read moreDetailsWhat does the new government need to do to improve public transport?
Read moreDetailsTrust in politics and politicians is now at its lowest ever
Read moreDetailsThe Prime Minister announced a move towards introducing National Service. A look at the pros and cons
Read moreDetailsWhat can we learn from previous general elections?
Read moreDetailsDavid Taylor-Gooby analyses the political situation at present and predicts what might happen in a General Election
Read moreDetailsA look at the history of the NHS and what is needed now
Read moreDetailsDiscussion of the acheivements of North East Local Authorities which Elected Mayors take credit for.
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