New study exposes public scepticism over levelling up

By Mark Conrad | 20 November 2023

Half of UK residents think policies introduced by the Conservatives will impact negatively on local economies, according to a new study that cast doubt on the levelling up agenda.

A poll and study by the Centre for Progressive Policy (CPP) think tank, published on 20 November, reveals 50% of respondents believe the Conservative Party’s policies will adversely affect their local area, while just 9% think government policy will be positive.

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