May urged to deliver ‘grown-up devolution deals’

By Thomas Bridge | 22 September 2016

Theresa May must launch ‘grown-up’ devolution deals if the country is to overturn a £190bn inclusivity gap between regions, according to a report.

The RSA Inclusive Growth Commission’s interim report today urged the Government to make a ‘serious commitment’ in November’s Autumn Statement to ensure ‘overlooked’ areas outside the largest cities ‘share the benefits of investment and devolution’.

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