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Marcus Johns

@cllrmarcus.bsky.social
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Labour Co-op Councillor for Deansgate in Manchester City Centre 🐝 Deputy Exec Member for Housing & Regeneration 🏗️ Senior Researcher at the Fabian Society 🌹 Views all mine!

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Fabian Society @thefabians.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
📢 JUST ANNOUNCED: The first Ministers, Mayors and Chairs joining us at the Fabian Society Festival of Ideas at Labour Party Conference. Many more still to be announced! 👀 Follow the link below for the full programme fabians.org.uk/labour-party...
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Fabian Society @thefabians.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
"Many countries similar to the UK have implemented various forms of rent controls, to provide renters with stability and security" The rental market is failing renters - Labour should intervene to regulate rents, writes @cllrmarcus.bsky.social fabians.org.uk/priced-out/
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Fabian Society @thefabians.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
How can we fix the teacher retention crisis? 👨‍🏫 Teaching offers the opportunity to change lives, but recently we've seen a growing number of teachers leave the state sector. In our new report, @joedromey.bsky.social & @cllrmarcus.bsky.social set out how we can tackle the teacher retention crisis.
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Marcus Johns @cllrmarcus.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
"Manchesterism" is everywhere right now: cranes, growth, a city building its way forward. It involved a muscular local state willing to intervene in markets to get change done. We can apply that lesson to the affordability crisis renters have described to @thefabians.bsky.social in our research.
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How we can learn to tackle the renting crisis from Manchester
Marcus Johns is a senior researcher at the Fabian Society. There is much talk of ‘Manchesterism’ at the moment. I have witnessed it on my own doorstep – the cranes in the sky, the growing populatio...
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Marcus Johns @cllrmarcus.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
By 2027, Established Mayoral Strategic Authorities will together control £31bn annual spending. And if you heard Andy Burnham's speech, you'll know this will likely grow soon. Today, our report argues an upgraded accountability architecture will enable further fiscal devolution.
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Luke Raikes @lukeraikes.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Robust local checks and balances are crucial if we want mayors to take on more power - and have more freedom from Whitehall. This report from @cllrmarcus.bsky.social fleshes out a comprehensive and practical proposal.
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Fabian Society @thefabians.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
🚨 NEW REPORT - Accountability Gap: How Robust Accountability Can Unlock Devolution's Promise Supported by @apsenews.bsky.social, this report by @cllrmarcus.bsky.social says we should go further and faster with “Manchesterism 2.0” to boost growth 🧵
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Marcus Johns @cllrmarcus.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
At @thefabians.bsky.social Housing Summit, I spoke about 3 longstanding problems renters have told us in our focus groups on private renting: insecurity, poor quality homes & unaffordable rents. Insightful & passionate discussion on how gov is improving conditions for renters, and where to go next.
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Marcus Johns @cllrmarcus.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
In this collection of essays looking at raising living standards, I've set out how a whole-of-government approach should be taken to boost living standards and rebuild meaningful prosperity — a throughline of the things government say and do.
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Yuan Yang @yuanfenyang.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Rising food prices are one of the clearest examples of the cost of living crisis, and it's something that shoppers have to contend with every week. In @thefabians.bsky.social new pamphlet, I set out what a new Labour government can do to to bring inflation down.
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Joe Dromey @joedromey.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
🌹Labour Party Conference is coming soon! @thefabians.bsky.social will be delivering an exciting programme of receptions, panels and roundtables, exploring the big issues of our time. This conference will be hugely consequential. If you want to talk to us about an event, get in touch!
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Luke Raikes @lukeraikes.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Well there's clearly a lot of policy discussion going on (!) But amongst it all, I've set out why Labour must build a more visible and accountable state, for @labourlist.bsky.social And yes it was an excuse bang on about buses - but not for long, I promise! labourlist.org/2026/05/visi...
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'Labour is building a visible, accountable and confident state' - LabourList
Behind the scenes the government is reforming the state so that where it treads, it does so confidently, visibly and accountably.
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Luke Raikes @lukeraikes.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
And there it is...the devolution bill is an Act. Hard to comprehend how big a deal this is for devolution. It is huge step forward, and something many of us have been working toward for some time - not least the minister! @miattafahnbulleh.bsky.social www.gov.uk/government/n...
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English Devolution Bill receives Royal Assent
Act follows on from the English Devolution White Paper, which set out government agenda for devolution.
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Marcus Johns @cllrmarcus.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Thought provoking reading by my colleague @sasjkia.bsky.social on how AI can transform the civil service
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Chris Wills (he/him) 🏳️‍🌈 @crispeater.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Excellent speeches too from Councillor Irene Robinson and @cllrmarcus.bsky.social - both of whom (like me) have lots of experience, both good and bad, of the private rented sector. Motion is carried. Such good news for private renters in Withington, and across our city. ❤️🌹
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Marcus Johns @cllrmarcus.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Labour's spring statement showed progress but Gorton & Denton proved people still feel the pinch and popular policies haven't cut through. I argue policy & narrative must work together, relentless delivery backing up a story proudly told at every turn 👇 leftfootforward.org/2026/03/fabi...
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Fabian’s column: Labour is delivering on the economy: Now it must sell
Improving material living standards isn’t enough. Selling Labour’s economic agenda is politically imperative too.
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Ben Cooper @bencooper1995.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Labour is at risk of being ejected out of power by a populist wave from Reform and the Greens. So how should the party respond? I argue in my @labourlist.bsky.social column that Labour embrace its own authentic tradition of populism. labourlist.org/2026/03/ben-...
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Ben Cooper column: 'Labour needs to rediscover its own authentic populism' - LabourList
Labour needs to rediscover its own authentic populism and deliver on it in government.
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Marcus Johns @cllrmarcus.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Today is Economy & Regeneration day at @mancitycouncil.bsky.social! Our Committee will discuss: 🏠 our housing services regulatory judgement 🏡 our Tenancy Strategy 📈 business support for Manchester businesses 🌳 growing and supporting the green economy.
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Labour Unions @labourunionsuk.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
Brilliant atmosphere as we gear up for the #labourdoorstep in Gorton & Denton today with our big union campaign day to get Labour's Angeliki Stogia elected. Labour strengthened rights to make work fairer, Reform voted to block them. Only Labour offer solidarity, instead of division with Reform.
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Marcus Johns @cllrmarcus.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
It's Economy & Regeneration day at @mancitycouncil.bsky.social! Today our committee will discuss: 🏛️MCC's 2026/27 budget and how new investment will be spent in Growth & Development and Highways 🌆 MCR's evening & night-time economy 🏩 MCR's visitor economy & the ABID*
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Marcus Johns @cllrmarcus.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Enjoyed my first @thefabians.bsky.social Conference as a staff member this weekend. I met many members, thinkers & ministers enthusastic about renewing Britain. At our renewing local government session, I was privileged to introduced @allymcgovern.bsky.social, who's helping drive that renewal.
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Luke Raikes @lukeraikes.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Many lessons from devolved governance in different countries: 1. Devolving is hard (eg France) 2. Coordination and respect are vital (eg Italy) 3. Fiscal devolution is essential (eg Germany) The Devolution Bill is England's chance to do this properly.
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Fabian Society @thefabians.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
📢 New Year Conference: Renewing Britain PLUS... A very special guest keynote speaker. 👀 Want to know who it is? Get your ticket and find out on Saturday 24 January!
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Chris Wills (he/him) 🏳️‍🌈 @crispeater.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
This is really good news - and timely after I pushed again at Economy and Regen Scrutiny for @mancitycouncil.bsky.social to have greater powers to tackle pavement parking. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... @cllrmarcus.bsky.social @manchesterlabour.bsky.social @jeffsmithmp.bsky.social
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New powers for councils in England to fine pavement parkers
Councils will be able to take action against those creating
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Marcus Johns @cllrmarcus.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
This evening the Deansgate Labour team have been asking residents in Castlefield how they want Manchester City Council to invest the extra funding that our Government is allocating to Manchester.
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Luke Raikes @lukeraikes.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
New paper out today: How can we provide income security for the self-employed? Pleasure to work with @communityunion.bsky.social @prospectunion.bsky.social @bectu.bsky.social This paper sets out potential solutions for this vital group of people
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Sunder Katwala (sundersays) @sundersays.bsky.social · 07/12/2025
Jeevun Sandher MP spoke on the BBC to say "I am really proud about the fact that the way I look has never made me feel any less British". He said that is not what Nigel Farage believed as a school child. It is not what Sarah Pochin believes today. x.com/JeevunSandhe...
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Manchester Labour @manchesterlabour.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
2024 was quite a year for Manchester. From world class events, more jobs and a record number of council homes built. Here’s to making Manchester an even better city. The best place to grow up and get on- where everyone benefits from our growth.
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Ben Cooper @bencooper1995.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
The Sea Wall matters to Labour They are looking to Reform, but the government can win them back There should be a relentless focus on the cost of living But the Gov needs to show the country values the contribution that coastal communities make Read my column for @labourlist.bsky.social 👇
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Fabian Society @thefabians.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
“This is a strong budget, grounded in Labour values.” Our General Secretary, @joedromey.bsky.social welcomes the budget and the Chancellor’s commitment to lift hundreds of thousands of children out of poverty.
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Marcus Johns @cllrmarcus.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
Today I have started my new role as a Senior Researcher at @thefabians.bsky.social I’m excited to get started developing new ideas and to continue (my longtime passion of) thinking about the future of the Left.
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Marcus Johns @cllrmarcus.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Happy to help you! It was not right and I'm glad it's now been postponed. Thanks for being such a great spot for getting a drink in town!
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Co-operative Party @coopparty.party.coop · 19/11/2025
🎟️ Your new all-access consumer protection just dropped ✨ The Government is announcing today that ticket resellers will be BANNED from selling tickets above face value. We've been backing music fans and we'll see you on the barrier for these brand new protections 🫶
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Marcus Johns @cllrmarcus.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
Today is Economy & Regeneration Committee at @ManCityCouncil. We’ll discuss: 🏬 the district centres programme including Chorlton, Wythenshawe Civic & Moston 🏗️ Victoria North & North Manchester General Hospital regeneration 🏚️ the strategy to deal with stubbornly empty homes.
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Marcus Johns @cllrmarcus.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
The new Sainsbury’s Local on Deansgate, serving Castlefield is now open. Often when the new homes we need are built, residents ask us: Are we building the shops, schools, and doctors too? And the answer is is YES! We campaign for those things across the city centre.
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Marcus Johns @cllrmarcus.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
Its Economy & Regeneration day at @mancitycouncil.bsky.social. We’ll discuss: 🌆 Core Cities’ work, including how cities are recovering economically post pandemic 🌃 Greater Manchester CA’s economic strategy & policies, & how these support Manchester 🏙️ Manchester’s economic success in recent years.
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Chris Wills (he/him) 🏳️‍🌈 @crispeater.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
Wrote this piece with @cllrmarcus.bsky.social and @angelikistg.bsky.social about the importance of community ownership, following the motion we passed at Council earlier this year. @manchesterlabour.bsky.social
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Marcus Johns @cllrmarcus.bsky.social · 14/06/2025
Out and about today with some helpers, talking to city centre residents about how @manchesterlabour.bsky.social is building more affordable housing, investing in cleaner streets, and how the government is advancing renters and leaseholders’ rights 🏡 🏗️ 🏘️
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IPPR North @ipprnorth.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
Today we lay bare a decade of broken promises as we reveal how the disparity in transport spending between the North & London has ballooned If the North had seen the same transport investment as London under the previous government, it would have received £140bn more
Chart showing average transport spending per person over the decade to 2022/23. The number breakdown can be accessed via screen readers in the press release on our website.
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Stephen Frost @sfrost.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
Analysis by @ipprnorth.bsky.social reveals the £140bn transport investment gap between the North and London over the last 14yrs. Long term investment in the North’s rail network, integrated with local transport & house building plans, is key to improving connectivity and boosting prosperity.
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The £140bn chasm that shows how the North has suffered in 'a decade of deceit'
The North got £140bn less than London for transport over 14 years
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Marcus Johns @cllrmarcus.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Had a useful site meeting with Network Rail today talking about the railways that criss cross the city centre. We discussed the remains of the old Roman Fort’s eastern wall, tucked away in Castlefield. I would love to see more made of the history of the wall!
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Green Alliance @green-alliance.org.uk · 28/05/2025
In this #GAevent, we'll unpack the #SpendingReview's implications for the UK's transport system. Speakers: 🔸 @sophieoconnell.bsky.social , Green Alliance 🔸 Silviya Barrett, @bettertransport.bsky.social 🔸 @cllrmarcus.bsky.social , @ipprnorth.bsky.social 🔸 ‪Dan Simpson, @sustrans.bksy.social More ⬇️
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On the right track? Transport and the 2025 spending review
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Stephen Frost @sfrost.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
Northern Appraisal Playbook launched: "...securing investment in the North is often held back by an appraisal process that does not fully capture all the benefits - especially wider economic, social, and environmental impacts. We've developed this playbook to help you overcome these challenges..."
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Strengthening the case for investment in the North - Transport for the North
Today, Transport for the North (TfN) has published the latest findings from our Northern Appraisal Playbook, complete with advice and tools to help boost transport investment across the North. The ful...
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Green Alliance @green-alliance.org.uk · 22/05/2025
In this online #GAevent, we'll unpack what the outcomes of the #SpendingReview mean for the UK's transport system. Speakers: 🔸 @sophieoconnell.bsky.social , Green Alliance 🔸 Silviya Barrett, @bettertransport.bsky.social 🔸 @cllrmarcus.bsky.social , @ipprnorth.bsky.social Register ⬇️
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On the right track? Transport and the 2025 spending review
Green Alliance is an independent think tank and charity focused on ambitious leadership for the environment
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Marcus Johns @cllrmarcus.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
Enjoyed holding Deansgate & Piccadilly Labour’s first Pizza & Politics: How to solve Manchester’s housing crisis this evening.
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Marcus Johns @cllrmarcus.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
So sunny that we forgot to take a picture! We’ve been out delivering our latest Councillors’ update this weekend 🌹
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Marcus Johns @cllrmarcus.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
It is Economy & Regeneration day at @mancitycouncil.bsky.social. At 10am, our committee will discuss: 🏗️ the emerging Manchester local plan 💻 Manchester’s digital strategy 💷 fairer access to finance for Manchester residents 🏡 governance of council-owned homes
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Marcus Johns @cllrmarcus.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
Today is Economy & Regeneration Committee at @mancitycouncil.bsky.social We discussed: 📊 the Council’s overall budget position 🏗️ the growth & development and highways budgets 👩‍🎓 the economic contribution of Manchester’s universities 🎭 the annual culture update.
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