Labour’s very cautious approach to regional economics

We do not expect that a future Labour government would have much more impact on regional imbalances in the UK than present or past governments, although their Green Growth Plan might help, as might their emphasis on improving supply chains, especially if linked to encouraging more innovation. Progress may therefore occur, but not quickly.

What you will learn:

• Labour’s house-building pledge is laudable, but not entirely convincing
• The Green Growth Plan might have positive regional ramifications
• Labour’s focus on improving supply chains is potentially quite promising