On 28 July 2026, nine days after the World Cup final, FIFA announced the most consequential structural change to its commercial model in its history, drawing much condemnation from UEFA, politicians […]
Beyond Football: Institutional paternalism versus lived experience empowerment: Policy analysis of the 2026 UK cardiovascular disease modern service framework – What can Andy Burnham do about it?
Institutional paternalism versus lived experience empowerment: Policy analysis of the 2026 UK cardiovascular disease modern service framework Introduction: The policy landscape of cardiovascular and stroke care in 2026 On July 7, 2026, […]
Analysis Series: The Hillsborough Law, Public Office (Accountability) Bill: contents, citizen protections, the campaign coalition, & Andy Burnham’s contribution
14 July 2026 Source text: Bill 7 (59/2), reintroduced at report stage Summary The Public Office (Accountability) Bill, the Hillsborough Law, is the most significant statutory rebalancing of the citizen–state relationship in […]
Old Trafford regeneration highlights the opportunities created by Bramley-Moore
Discussing the politics of regeneration around the Northern Docks, Bramley-Moore (now completed) and the wider North Liverpool, South Sefton area and beyond without an obvious plan in place, let alone a specific […]
Steve Rotheram and Andy Burnham back reform proposals from “Fair Game”
‘We need to safeguard the integrity of the pyramid and put community back at the heart of football again’ – Steve Rotheram, Liverpool Mayor ‘Fair Game’s proposals are exactly what football needs. […]