With the arrival of Andy Burnham, the battle for the political heart of this country is back on – only he can take Reform on and win. That the ex-mayor of Manchester’s story and he’s selling it well. The prime minister-elect has also made it abundantly clear, especially in his
Over the last handful of years, I’ve probably moderated hundreds of focus groups around the country. Not much can phase me about public opinion. Yet every now and again something happens that makes me sit up and take note. On one such occasion, towards the end of last year, I
A fascinating experiment in public service reform is unfolding in front of our eyes and yet almost no-one seems to have noticed. I’m not even sure No 10 has clocked what’s going on. Two of the great delivery departments of this new Labour government – health and education – are
