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Jane Thomas writes on what the YouGov poll means for Yorkshire

by Jane Thomas on November 29, 2019

The one thing that the recent YouGov poll confirmed was that Yorkshire was going to be one of the key …

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DevoConnect’s Campaigns Manager, Emily Carter, is underwhelmed by the devolution details of “levelling up” in the Conservative manifesto

by Emily Carter on November 29, 2019

Last week saw the release of the Conservative, Labour and Liberal Democrat manifestos. Since then Labour have gained two points …

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What the new cabinet means for the regions and English devolution

by Jack Hutchison on July 25, 2019

The question of what a Boris Johnson premiership means for anything is a vexing question. Most likely through tight-lipped prudence, …

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Will Grant Shapps Pass his In Tray Test?

by Steve Barwick on July 25, 2019

Pity (or not) Grant Shapps, who will be mulling his rather full in-tray today as the rest of us look …

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What does the Tory leadership race mean for HS2?

by Jack Hutchison on June 28, 2019

Of the two Tory leadership frontrunners only Jeremy Hunt has committed to deliver HS2. Boris Johnson will most likely carry …

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A New Government Can’t Cut Off the North

by Gill Morris on June 28, 2019

There is a very real danger that the shape of England will shift decisively if a new Prime Minister is …

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Completing the Devolution Jigsaw

by Emily Carter on December 21, 2017

Gill Morris, DevoConnect I hope my Devo dreams will come true! With five devolution deals in the Budget, 2018 should …

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Steve Barwick on why he’s joining DevoConnect

by Steve Barwick on October 6, 2017

As Steve Barwick joins the team at DevoConnect he explains why he expects the devolution debate to intensify over the …

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RSA calls for more ‘grown-up’ devolution

by Emily Carter on October 7, 2016

The RSA published its interim report on Inclusive Growth last week, and in it suggested that the government ‘create a …

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Devolution deals will require elected Mayor, says May

by Emily Carter on October 7, 2016

Theresa May has told councillors that significant devolution deals will require an elected mayor, the LGC reported this week. This …

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Labour could ‘make the political weather’ on devolution

by Emily Carter on October 7, 2016

After Sajid Javid mostly avoided the topic of devolution at CPC16, attention is now turning to Labour. LSE’s Professor Tony …

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Lord Jim O’Neill resigns from Government

by Emily Carter on September 23, 2016

Treasury Minister, former Goldman Sachs Chief Economist, and Chair of the RSA’s City Growth Commission, Lord Jim O’Neill, has resigned …

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UK cities have poor skills and productivity compared to their European counterparts

by Emily Carter on September 23, 2016

Centre for Cities research has shown that nine in ten UK cities have worse productivity and skills than European city …

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devocomment: game on! The new dawn

by Gill Morris on September 13, 2016

Whatever happens there will be at least 3 Metro Mayors elected in May 2017. In case you missed the headlines; …

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EU Referendum: Local Government reacts

on July 5, 2016

LEAVE: 51.9% REMAIN: 48.1% On Thursday the UK went to the polls and voted to leave the European Union. 17,410,742 …

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Local Government Minister urges councils to “keep up the momentum” with devolution

on July 5, 2016

Minister for Local Government, Marcus Jones has written a piece for the MJ in which he urges all councils to …

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devocomment: the Smart way forward for Devo Mayors…

by Gill Morris on June 8, 2016

There is a huge focus on placing improved connectivity, infrastructure and better transport at the heart of the Northern Powerhouse …

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Local Government academics warn of devo “tug of war” between CAs and Mayors

on June 8, 2016

Writing in the MJ this week former chief executive of the Local Government Information Unit, Dennis Reed and emeritus professor …

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MPs: Government must address issues with business rates devolution

on June 8, 2016

The Communities and Local Government (CLG) Committee has published a report 100% Retention of Business Rates: Issues for Consideration, which …

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Elected mayor demands threaten devo deals

on June 7, 2016

More devolution deals have come to a standstill this week due to the Government’s insistence that the transfer of powers …

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