The political trust crisis: Why local democracy must start listening again (opens in new tab)

New polling in Greater Manchester commissioned by IPPR North, The Sortition Foundation and the Electoral Reform Society paints a stark picture of a city region deeply disconnected from many of the institutions meant to serve it.Greater Manchester has led the way in recent years forging ahead with devolution and successful policy initiatives like taking buses back into public ownership. Yet, despite these successes, this polling reveals that, from Westminster to town halls, too many people no ...