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Devolution 'is for life, not just Christmas'

Leaders of the Core Cities have stepped up their campaign for more devolution by meeting both Boris Johnson and William Hague, who is leading the Government’s constitutional reform inquiry. Afterwards, some of the leaders joined us for a debate.

Leaders of the Core Cities have stepped up their campaign for more devolution by meeting both Boris Johnson and William Hague, who is leading the Government's constitutional reform inquiry. Afterwards, some of the leaders joined a debate organised by The MJ and PwC. Michael Burton reports.

Is devolution a flash in the pan, a brief window of opportunity caused by the General Election or a profound shift in the relationship between central and local government?

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