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DEVOLUTION

Rewiring the state: turning central-local partnership into action

Graeme McDonald looks at how Whitehall and local government can turn partnership, trust and ambition into delivery.

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We have read the statements, heard the speeches and listened to the commentary.The opportunity now is to turn ambition into action. Can central and local government forge a relationship capable of rewiring the state? 

Councils, combined authorities and Whitehall each bring essential strengths. Lasting change will depend on genuine partnership and a shared commitment to doing business differently.

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