This agenda will be absolutely crucial if ‘levelling up’ is ever to become something meaningful to people on the ground.
The Government’s actions are also a sign of confidence in the combined authority model.
The problem is that spiralling spending demands quickly use up the options which voters don’t notice. Eventually you need other big sources of revenue,
The second of a mini-series of pieces on ConHome this week about the most distinctive of the Prime Minister’s big aims.
The first of a mini-series of pieces on ConHome this week about the most distinctive of the Prime Minister’s big aims.
The fourth part of a ConHome series this week on Levelling Up as the Government’s White Paper nears publication.