What now for devolution? It’s hard to see Jim O’Neill’s resignation as a positive sign.
Already it feels as though wind has gone out of its sails somewhat. Theresa May has expressed uncertainty about elected mayors. DCLG is thinking of relaxing the timetable for mayoral elections. Sajid Javid has taken the North East deal ‘off the table’ after councils didn’t ratify it.
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