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Time for bold action on devo

As Whitehall pulls power into the centre, it erodes local bodies’ capacity and capability, says Adam Hawksbee. He believes the greatest promise for breaking the cycle and shifting power lies in the mayoral model.

The Government talks a big game on devolution.

The Levelling Up White Paper published earlier this year makes the commitment to introduce a devolution deal in every place that wants one by 2030. A raft of new negotiations were announced from Cornwall to Cumbria, and new ‘trailblazer' deals with the West Midlands and Greater Manchester.

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