One of the joys of trawling archives for #devolution related material is getting to savour a constitutional reform disaster story from an even... richer narrative arc. Today: English Regionalism c.2004
#Devolution #EnglishRegionalism #EnglishDevolution
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"We would empower not administrative monstrosities but parish, town and smaller, more regional councils.” – Robbie Moore, MP for #KeighleyIlkley
#EnglishDevolution #UKPolitics #LocalGovernment #Keighley #Ilkley #DevolutionBill
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Localism, Levelling up, and Taking Back Control: tensions in the ambiguous justification of English devolution
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#Englishdevolution #politicaldecentralisation #takingbackcontrol #levellingup #localism
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Since then govt has rolled out Local Audit Office plans in new #EnglishDevolution Bill but there are real gaps - researchforaction.uk/local-audit-...
The evidence is clear: the UK is one of the most centralised countries in the OECD.
In Warsaw 🇵🇱, I set out how our English Devolution agenda is changing that — empowering communities to drive growth, invest in what matters locally, and shape their own future.
#EnglishDevolution #ResilientGrowth
7/15 Instead, the council facilitates "partnership working" between UK government, devolved governments, London's mayor, and combined authority mayors. The wordiness reveals its ill-defined role and developing strategy.
#PartnershipWorking #EnglishDevolution
A must read from the fab team @reformthinktank.bsky.social @stkaye.bsky.social @patrickking.bsky.social @seaneke.bsky.social this time on #englishdevolution 👇 local transparency, local democratic accountability & delivery of meaningful power & resources to local systems & communities
Statement from @willforster.bsky.social, MP for Woking and former leader of the @libdems.org.uk group at Surrey County Council on today's announcement cancelling election is #Surrey and many other areas.
#SurreyCountyCouncil #LocalGovernment #EnglishDevolution #LocalElections #CancelledElection
With apologies to Paul McCartney and John Lennon and thanks to Laura Manston
#EnglishDevolution #DemocraticDeficit
The English Labour Network’s first event of 2025 is getting underway shortly!! But there’s still time to sign up: bit.ly/429lr8q
#WhitePaperBriefing #england #englishdevolution 🌹🏴
I've just sent the attached letter to Jim McMahon, the Minister for Local Government and English Devolution, voicing my concerns about the threat to postpone the 2025 County Elections. #EnglishDevolution #HandsOff2025Elections #NoMandate #PR #LocalDemocracyMatters
Gloucestershire Greens getting together on 6 January to agree position on English Devolution White Paper and its attack on local voices being heard in the name of questionable efficiency gains. #Labour following #Tories in hollowing out local democracy.
#LocalVoicesMatter #EnglishDevolution
#EnglishDevolution: progress & pitfalls
England’s new devolution plan promises change but misses on accountability, fiscal power, and local identity – the campaign isn’t over yet
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#UKPolitics
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Why is everyone acting like unitary councils are the only destination for English devolution? There are better options that protect local democracy and empower communities more effectively. Let’s explore solutions that truly serve people, not just efficiency! #EnglishDevolution #LocalDemocracy
Devolution should empower, not centralise. As a Green Party councillor, Tewkesbury needs effective local voices advocating for our unique needs. Priorities: climate resilience, sustainable housing, & fair infrastructure. Let's prioritise effectiveness over mere efficiency. 🌱 #EnglishDevolution
🧵There has been so little coverage of the #EnglishDevolution White Paper in main stream UK news this week. For me this does show how little the media really understands our top to bottom government structures and the fundamental changes that have been proposed.
