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Zach Wilcox argues that if the local tax system is out of date, it needs comprehensive reform, not tinkering.

Alexandra Jones contributes to a Guardian Local Leaders Quarterly discussion on the limits of localism

Alexandra Jones argues that cities need to be given the tools to grow their economies and reform public services.

Alexandra Jones writes about the public attention on devolution and the opportunities this creates for English cities

Alexandra Jones writes for Lib Dem Voice on why we are seeing so many young people move to London.

Alexandra Jones looks at some of the key findings of this year's Cities Outlook report

Alexandra Jones writes in Labour List on how the economic recovery has played out in London and other cities.

Alexandra Jones writes in the Guardian on Cities Outlook 2014 and Britain's largest cities

Cities Outlook 2014, the annual health check of UK cities, warns that economic recovery is widening the gap between London and other cities in the UK. London continues to be critical to the UK economy, creating almost 10 times more private sector jobs than the second fastest growing city, Edinburgh.

By focusing too much on high street shops and not enough on helping city centres to attract and retain a wide range of jobs, policymakers are failing to help our cities adapt to a changing economy .