The impending general election is at the forefront of people’s minds as North West plc looks to gain political visibility over the next five years. At a time when the public sector finance is facing one of its toughest challenges yet businesses are seeking to understand what the next UK government will mean for them.
In this feature, we will pull together a radical agenda that addresses the concerns and needs of North West business. We don’t expect the ideas to come before the voters, but it will represent a marker from the wealth creators about how the government of the country can work with business.
We will highlight the key issues that matter to business leaders in the region; Insider will explore the battleground seats, each party’s business manifesto, and the size of public sector debt. We will also pull together analysis of what a number of different scenarios may mean for the region.
Will a Conservative government cut back urban regeneration programmes? Will the regional development agencies survive? What will a hung parliament mean for businesses? And what will be required from any new leader to lead Britain forward onto new ground?
Editorial deadline: 12th March 2010
Editorial contact: Michael Taylor 0161 907 9709
Ad copy deadline: 12th March 2010
Ad contacts:
Clare Wild 0161 907 9747
Dan Butcher 0161 907 9742
Avril Larkin 0161 907 9740
Mark Perkins 0161 907 9749