ECONOMIC GROWTH

Districts hit back at compulsory unitarisation call

District councils have defended their role in revitalising local economies after a think-tank advocated wholesale unitarisation.

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By Martin Ford | 11 May 2023

District councils have defended their role in revitalising local economies after a think-tank advocated wholesale unitarisation.

The Centre for Progressive Policy argued the country's economic output could be increased by £70bn by attracting investment in underperforming economies.

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