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Planning consultation and community engagement are an important part of bringing forward new development, giving local people the opportunity to understand what is being proposed and have their say.

Keir Starmer has today resigned as Labour Party Leader. However, he won’t be leaving Number 10 just yet – he stays on as caretaker Prime Minister whilst the Labour Party chooses its new leader.

In doing so, he becomes the shortest serving Labour Prime Minister of all time.

With the campaign now underway in Britain’s equivalent of mid-term elections, what will the local and regional political map look like after 7 May?

Local elections on 1 May will be portrayed as an early test for the Labour government, the Conservative opposition as well as Reform’s ambitions to radically alter the political landscape.

Anticipation is growing ahead of Chancellor Rachel Reeves first Spring Statement on Wednesday. This annual address provides Members of Parliament with a crucial update on the UK’s economic outlook, supported by the latest forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), which will be published the same day.

Stephenson Mohl Group analyse the seven key points from the English Devolution White Paper

Stephenson Mohl Group deliver our Budget 2024 preview

Stephenson Mohl Group launch new office in the heart of Westminster.

The Deputy Prime Minister and Housing Secretary sets out the Government’s plan to get ‘Britain Building Again’