Everything government, Parliament, the statistical agencies and the major policy institutes published — read, summarised and ranked so you can skim the day in a minute.
Anand Menon (Institute for Government) sets out analysis of Mayor Andy Burnham’s post‑Brexit options and likely policy choices, exploring what a Greater Manchester approach to Brexit governance and economic relationships might involve.
Analysis of Budget 2026 sets out what John Healey’s fiscal and policy choices mean for the economy and government operations, assessing trade-offs across spending, taxation and economic strategy ahead of implementation.
Commentary argues Chancellor Healey must use the forthcoming Budget as a decisive opportunity to set fiscal and economic direction, implying strategic tax and spending choices are needed to restore credibility and deliver policy priorities.
Argues that after implementing triple lock reforms, Mayor Burnham should adopt bolder measures to address remaining fiscal challenges, urging further action on public spending, tax choices and long‑term public finances to restore stability.
Assesses the Liberal Democrats’ growth proposals presented at Daisy Cooper’s conference, scrutinising whether the party’s policies on investment, taxation and economic management are coherent and deliverable.
Explores how recent developments involving Mark Carney, Canada's ties and EU dynamics might affect a possible UK–EU reset, examining political and economic implications for future co‑operation and trust between London and Brussels.
Profiles Andrew Griffith in the context of chancellor speculation, discussing his profile, public persona and positioning within fiscal debates as reported in media coverage.