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The benefits of localism

Nathan Elvery on how localism can be contrasted with regionalism and centralised government.

By Nathan Elvery | 20 February 2013

'It's the greatest decentralisation of power in a generation,' claimed Eric Pickles as the Localism Bill became law.

Localism describes a range of political philosophies which prioritise the local.

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