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Institute for Government publishes report on devolving English government

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Published on: 11 April 2023
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LNB News 11/04/2023

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Issue Date: 11 April 2023

Published Date: 11 April 2023

Jurisdiction(s): England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales

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The Institute for Government has published a report on devolving English government setting out the steps required to empower England’s system of local government and make English devolution succeed, which includes the creation of a new Office for England, establishment of an 'English Devolution Council', legislation to codify rights and responsibilities of local government and cross-party commitments.

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