
Economy first: A pragmatic English Devolution White Paper
Think tank: Centre for Cities
Author(s): Anthony Breach
October 31, 2024
This report from UK think tank Centre for Cities states that an economic geography approach to English devolution would be the most pragmatic.
The forthcoming English Devolution White Paper will be an important milestone for economic growth and public service reform.
The Government is correct to see devolution within England as a priority, and the political debate over devolution is picking up in response. The central question the White Paper must answer is the geography of English devolution. The geographies of local government are a controversial topic, and a pragmatic approach from Government as it seeks “simpler structures that make sense for their local areas” is sensible.
Centre for Cities believes that an economic geography approach to English devolution would be the most pragmatic.