Tag Archives: infrastructure

Just 1 in 100 government infrastructure projects completed

By James Bloodworth | Published: February 11, 2013

Less than one in 100 of the coalitions infrastructure projects are finished, according to figures which will be put to the government by Labour tomorrow.

Posted in Sustainable Economy | Also tagged affordable homes, construction, George Osborne, plan B | 9 Responses

Scottish infrastructure plans an uncosted “bribe” claim opposition parties

By Ed Jacobs | Published: February 5, 2013

The Scottish government yesterday published an update to its own Infrastructure Investment Plan, described as an uncosted “bribe” by opposition parties.

Posted in Clean Politics | Also tagged bribes, Scotland | 18 Responses

The North needs more than just capital connections

By Guest | Published: July 17, 2012

If the North of England is to move on from its industrial past and fully contribute to national prosperity, it needs a more level playing field

Posted in Public Services for All | Also tagged 2011 Census, north-south divide, Rail investment | 14 Responses

Budget 2012: Will the coalition u-turn on its ‘no new runways’ pledge?

By Guest | Published: March 21, 2012

John Stewart, chair of AirportWatch, writes about the government’s recent remarks on airport expansion and aviation, following today’s budget.

Posted in Sustainable Economy | Also tagged airports, aviation, budget, David Cameron, George Osborne, Justine Greening, roads, runways | 8 Responses

Cameron: I’m backing Boris (Island)

By Guest | Published: January 18, 2012

John Stewart of AirportWatch argues that the announcement of Cameron’s support for an island estuary airport owes nothing to its efficacy and everything to political gamesmanship