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Cornish devolution—real local power or mild central government reform?

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Published on: 04 August 2015

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Original news
What is the background to this? What exactly is being devolved to Cornwall?
How does this fit into the broader debate around devolution? Is devolution a good thing?
Is this deal sufficient, or are there further steps to be taken?

Article summary

Local Government analysis: With Cornwall now recognised as the first rural local authority in England to be offered a devolution deal by the UK government, Dr John Stanton, senior lecturer in law at City University London, discusses Cornwall’s journey so far, and what the deal means in relation to the broader debate surrounding devolution.

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