The current Government is talking a good game when it comes to devolution.
The headlines around chancellor Sajid Javid’s speech focused on his plans to up the living wage to £10.50 – or two-thirds of median earnings. In itself, it is a move that could have a huge impact on local authorities if it goes some way to address the issue of in-work poverty.
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