There is little evidence that directly-elected mayors will boost economic growth, bolster local democracy or provide authoritative leadership, according to a regional development expert.
Director of Newcastle University’s Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies, Professor Andy Pike, warned claims had ‘run ahead of evidence’ amid the hype of devolution.
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