ECONOMIC GROWTH

Focus on economic growth 'de-railing' devolution

An excessive focus on economic growth is hindering devolution, according to a think-tank.

By Sam Clayden | 03 December 2015

An excessive focus on economic growth is hindering devolution, according to a think-tank. 

A report published by the New Economics Foundation (NEF) suggested the current debate favoured economic growth while neglecting the ‘democratic transformations that could make devolution worthwhile'. 

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