Diagnosis by tylercowen of UK growth problem

NIMBYs? 15%. Energy costs? 10%.

50% - 'The UK economy not specializing in making things that either foreigners or its own citizens want to buy'

More on this from Onward in a new paper out tomorrow
marginalrevolution.com/marginalrevolu…

Michelle Obama says it’s bonkers to think by this time next week the East Midlands will have elected its first ever regional mayor

“After bariatric surgery, we see an increase in suicide fourfold.”

A fascinating and movingly personal piece on Ozempic. We'll need weight loss drugs to tackle the obesity crisis - so it's important to understand any unintended impacts they might have.
thetimes.co.uk/article/4d2dc4…

Town visit number 31 out of 75 - talking to councillors and community groups today in Farnworth (in Bolton) and Chadderton (in Oldham) about the Long Term Plan for Towns

'A bottom-up, trust-the-people approach came naturally to the heirs of Disraeli and Thatcher. It would give individuals purpose and skills, and progressively reduce demand for expensive, remedial state services'

Danny Kruger excellent on the Big Society
politicshome.com/thehouse/artic…

If you're 18-22 years old, consider applying for Works in Progress's summer school in August.

It features Saloni Dr Anton Howes Stuart Ritchie 🇺🇦, and others, on topics like the causes of the Industrial Revolution and the dysfunctions of modern science.

worksinprogress.news/p/apply-to-com…

A bridge in Pennsylvania reopened 12 days after collapsing in a fire.

Hammersmith bridge has been closed for five years... and that's just one example of how the British state repeatedly fails to take big decisions and see them through, says Adam Hawksbee

cityam.com/if-our-politic…

1/3 Just, every single word of this, from the Dr. Vivek Murthy, U.S. Surgeon General Dr Vivek Murthy in a fascinating, wide-ranging conversation with The.Ink, from Anand Giridharadas the.ink/p/vivek-murthy…

How many politicians does it take to rebuild a bridge?

My City A.M. column this week is on state capacity - why it matters, how we've lost it, and why the big debate on the centre-right should be how to get it back
cityam.com/if-our-politic…

This afternoon, join Onward, Digital Minister Julia Lopez MP, John Dickie, James Fredrickson and Sophie Greaves to debate how the UK can improve the digital economy.

📅Tuesday 23rd April
⏰15.00-16.00
📍One Great George Street
📹Watch online: youtube.com/watch?v=7GXjui…

The Centre for Cities definition of Birmingham incorporates all of the Black Country, including dozens of towns

So more often than not we're agreeing on the need for investment to improve connectivity or strengthen labour markets - even if it sounds like we're in different camps!

12 days to fix a bridge in Pennsylvania. 5 years (and counting!) in London.

Adam Hawksbee on state capacity and why it matters.
cityam.com/if-our-politic…

How many politicians does it take to rebuild a bridge?

My City A.M. column this week is on state capacity - why it matters, how we've lost it, and why the big debate on the centre-right should be how to get it back
cityam.com/if-our-politic…

Join us for #StrongerThings 2024!

The community power event of the year ft. Ruth Ibegbuna Kaya Comer-Schwartz Adam Hawksbee Katie Schmuecker + more amazing speakers ✨

In person tickets have SOLD OUT. Join the waiting list or attend online 🏃‍♀️

newlocal.org.uk/strongerthings…

'A young adult under 35 in 1997 was most likely to live as a couple with children. But today, most live with their parents.'

Onward's Phoebe Arslanagić-Little talks to the The Telegraph about why parents need a new deal 📰

telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/04/2…

'We are no longer in an age of accommodation and agreement, but an age of hard choices.'

Nick Timothy channelling Phil Tinline - well worth a read telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/04/2…

Energy = freedom & autonomy. We Need lots of it. Clean, reliable, cheap.

'We love you Andy'

An important moment - Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne have given their verdict on the 2024 West Midlands mayoral race

Brilliant project - please share!

'Town leaders don't want their patch to become a commuter towns but the public are more relaxed.'

Our Chief Executive Andrew Carter chatted with Adam Hawksbee, the Government’s Towns Tsar, in our latest City Talks podcast🎧

Listen now👇
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