Bristol Articles

Labour has long been an advocate for the devolution of power and money within the English regions. Bristol, the only major city in England outside of London to generate more wealth than it gets back to spend locally, welcomes this. But it is vital that the...

Bristol West is 105 on the 106 key seat list, seat 39 in the Frontline 40 of seats that will comprise Labour's majority. It has its challenges: First, hills – We have got lots. I can get across the whole constituency in 40 minutes by bicycle, a mere 15 on the way...

We all know that getting our message across when in opposition is difficult. Soundbites have a purpose and, when crafted and used properly, can be effective. But in Bristol North-west you'd be surprised how many people I speak with on the doorstep want to ditch the...

Cities don’t reflect the national economy – they are the national economy. If they perform badly, then rural areas and the rest of country are likely to underperform as well. Cuts to services are rightly grabbing the headlines, but it’s the overall trajectory of the...