Levelling up was a gimmick to secure votes. The system was flawed from the start.
Regions need the power, secure fair funding and a regional system of governance for decisions that suit the region's needs. Westminster should keep out of it.
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https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2024/dec/16/tories-only-spent-a-quarter-of-money-allocated-to-levelling-up