Economic and Social Audit
In the shadow of the big smoke
Andrew Jones reflects on the wide variations in the economic performance of the Greater South East region
Andrew Jones
Political Audit
Stable shires, volatile city
Sarah Southerton considers the political personalities in the region
Sarah Southerton
Regional Audit
Pepping up a powerhouse
As the driver of the UK economy, the South East must continue to burgeon, insists James Brathwaite - but not at the expense of quality of life
James Brathwaite
Building for the future
Along with a new homes target, the East of England faces the economic challenge of providing new jobs, and health and education services for the new residents, writes David Marlow
David Marlow
Skills Audit
Shires of the east look up to London
While the numbers of skilled workers in London and the South East are among the highest in the UK, the East continues to lag behind the national average, reports Matilda Gosling
Matilda Gosling
Education
Universally appealing
Chris Mole MP's vision of a more prosperous Suffolk is being realised with the coming of its first university
Chris Mole
Olympics
Springboard for growth
Ken Livingstone explains how some of the most deprived communities in London will benefit from the 2012 Olympic Games
Ken Livingstone
The thin blue finishing line
Assistant Commissioner Steve House outlines how the Metropolitan Police is preparing for the 2012 Olympic Games in London
Steve House
Transport
Hold onto the wonder of Woolwich
Nick Raynsford MP on a new campaign to ensure Woolwich is connected to the new Crossrail line
Nick Raynsford
Digging a hole
George Galloway MP cannot see what benefits his constituents will derive from the Crossrail project
George Galloway
Environment
More than just hot air
As the region likely to suffer most from climate change, the East of England is leading the way in new environmental technologies, reports Bob Blizzard MP
Bob Blizzard
Marine and Defence
Prosperity on land and sea
Mike Hancock MP reports on the economic benefits the armed forces bring to the South East
Mike Hancock
Revenue on the river
Alan Whitehead MP explains the importance of the marine industry to the South East
Dr Alan Whitehead
Arts
The city's a stage
Mark Field MP looks at the economic benefits London derives from it's 'Theatreland', and how the area is coping after the July 7 terrorist attack
Mark Field
Thames Gateway
Estuary expressway
Sally Priestley reports on the challenges and controversy surrounding the Thames Gateway development
Sally Priestley
A social surplus
The Thames Gateway project provides opportunities to improve health and education in Southend as well as the economy, insists David Amess MP
David Amess
A new plug for the Cinque
Regeneration of the Thames Gateway is having a positive impact on Gillingham, too, writes Paul Clark MP
Paul Clark
My Kind of Town
My kind of town - Greater South East
Three MPs outline why they are proud to represent their constituencies in Parliament - Harry Cohen, Tim Yeo and Norman Baker
Harry Cohen, Tim Yeo and Norman Baker
