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Ending the rural digital deserts
Samantha Niblett, Vice-Chair (Membership) of Erewash CLP and Founder of Labour Women in Tech I don’t always agree with the Country Land and Business Association but it has a point when it says that rural areas are 19% less productive and could generate £43bn more for the UK’s economy if it was levelled up. We…
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COVID-19: The Rural Dimension with Daniel Zeichner MP | Zoom Event
We’re happy to support and promote the following online session with Labour’s new Rural Affairs Shadow, Daniel Zeichner MP. See below for further details and to RSVP. There are plenty of news articles about people wanting to flee the cities for rural idylls yet coronavirus has not been plain sailing for people who already live…
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The Digital Village | Lord Jim Knight
A few weeks ago I was sat in the Home Room in the House of Lords having a conversation over dinner about the “digital village”. It is a classic wood-panelled room with a long wooden table set for dinner with white table linen, House of Lords crockery and plenty of wine glasses. There were…
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Seaside Towns: What Matters to Coastal Communities and Economies
Our seaside towns and resorts hold a special place in our history and culture. For decades, British seaside towns have attracted millions of visitors – both domestic and international – all wanting to experience life and leisure by the coast. But these towns, that were once such a significant part of our culture and society,…