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Devolution evolution must continue in Cornwall

Cornwall needs more devolution in order to progress with laying the foundations for regions to power the UK’s carbon zero economy and to stimulate renewal, says Cllr Julian German.

Cornwall remains the only rural area with a devolution deal.

Research by Britain's Leading Edge - a collaboration of 12 upper-tier authorities without major cities - shows that government has concentrated its innovation investment, devolution deals and core funding for essential local services in a ‘policy corridor' that runs across the centre of England.

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