We are increasingly concerned by the hyperbolic praise of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, often by those who should know better.
Is it really a milestone, a proper framework for devolution, a fundamental shift in the relationship between the centre and local government – empowering, emboldening, enlightening, marvellous, fabulous and certain to result in constant sunshine for local government... Alongside other dubious and questionable claims being made.
