Never had it so good?
The North East under New Labour, 1997 -2007
Researched and written by Professor Fred Robinson of St Chad’s College, Durham University, with Ian Zass-Ogilvie, Michael Jackson.
Published May 2007
This wide-ranging – and very readable - study assesses how the North East of England has changed over the last ten years. Supported by the Millfield House Foundation, the report aims to provide the basis for informed debate about the region and its future development.
Contents:
Summary
1 Introduction
2 The North East Economy: Post-industrial revival
3 Employment, Unemployment and ‘Worklessness’
4 Income and Expenditure: Getting and Spending
5 Health: Life and Death in the North East
6 Education, Education, Education
7 Crime and Community Safety
8 A Green and Pleasant Land?
9 People, Places and Communities
10 Conclusion
Appendix (Individuals consulted)
You can read the report on St. Chad's website or download it here