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Analysis: The Deindustrial Divide: Why Northern England is a Political Problem

by Craig Gent

Whether we like it or not, the ‘red wall’ narrative is likely to determine English politics for the decade to come. But understanding today’s ‘north-south divide’ has more to do with industrial legacies than culture, writes Craig Gent.

Joy Division northern music

Opinion: The North Has Always Been at the Cutting Edge of Culture

by Kojo Koram

Forget the stereotypes, red wall voters aren’t inherently culturally conservative. The north has always pioneered culture.

A close-up of incumbent Green party leader Sian Berry speaking into a microphone

Analysis: As Labour Sleeps, the Greens Are Awakening

by Ell Folan

The Greens are doing better than they have in years, mostly thanks to those flocking from Starmer’s Labour. The party's local election showing in May could be a sign of things to come, writes Ell Folan.

Novara FM: Riots and the Red Flag

#ACFM's Keir Milburn offers a bloody and boisterous workers' history of Leeds.

Opinion: The Tories’ Levelling Up Agenda is Just Thatcherism for Towns

by Joe Duffy

A new report by a rightwing thinktank on "unleashing investment" in the north of England provides a grim insight into how the government may convert its Brexit majority into an even more sinister political settlement under the guise of concern for regional equality, writes Joe Duffy.

Opinion: Learning the Lessons of Labour’s Northern Nightmare Will Take Longer Than a Weekend

by Craig Gent

Beyond Brexit and Corbyn, Labour's foothold in England's mining belt has been weakening for years, writes Craig Gent. Rebuilding trust and confidence will require a patient process involving hard truths - and no amount of hot takes on social media will change that.

Long Read: In the North’s Leave-Voting Seats, Disillusionment Is Labour’s Biggest Enemy

by Craig Gent

With Labour engaged in a last minute battle to shore up northern support, Craig Gent reports on the party's struggle with disillusionment - and what can be done about it.

Power to the People? Devolution, Metro Mayors and the North East

by Nick Dowson

The North East voted in force for the ringing Brexit slogan, 'Take Back Control', so why has the region repeatedly snubbed Westminster proposals for bringing power closer to home with a regional 'metro mayor'?