City Minutes: What the local election results mean for the Government's plan for growth

Update: 2025-05-07

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Chief Executive Andrew Carter is joined by Paul Swinney, Director of Policy and Research, to discuss the results of last week's local elections and what they mean for growth in the country. They explore the myth of "left behind" places and how government policy should respond to the political discontent signalled by the rise in votes for Reform UK.

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City Minutes: What the local election results mean for the Government's plan for growth

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City Minutes: What the local election results mean for the Government's plan for growth