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DEVOLUTION

Devolution could 'deepen regional imbalances'

The Government’s chosen path of devolution could make regional inequality in England worse, a think-tank has warned.

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The Government's chosen path of devolution could make regional inequality in England worse, a think-tank has warned.

A report published by Localis today said ministers risk ‘deepening regional imbalances' if they pursued a ‘uniform Greater Manchester style metro-mayoral model' across the country.

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