Regular readers (! - welcome Tim) will know that one of my favourite pastimes is reading the language of what is said and this story here is a great example of how many (good and worthy) unelected public bodies are making enemies, particularly within the Conservatives:
The story is ultimately about local authorities taking more control over powers and investment within their boundaries. The whole country will (maybe) watch with interest at whether the pilot experiment to give powers similar to those in Greater London to 2 city-regions outside London; Manchester and Leeds.
It is a triumph for devolution that the Government will do this
It is a triumph for Northerners that we are seen as leading the way
It is a triumph for local democracy that locally elected members can be trusted (not always the case) to make this work
So why isn't there a single quote from a spokesperson from a local authority?
It is the equivalent of the Soft Drink Federation putting out the press release claiming success for Coca Cola's new drink - and just as bad for our health (easy shot - sorry Coke).
SH
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