Two scenarios for the levelling up White Paper

Hambleton, Robin

Abstract

This short article examines the UK Government's so-called 'levelling up' policy. A Government White Paper is expected in early 2022 and it is suggested that an effective policy will need to level up: 1) people, 2) places, and 3) power. Two scenarios are outlined: 1) A gloomy one in which the White Paper offers 'symbolic reassurance' that something is being done, and 2) An uplifting one in which the White Paper offers a compelling strategy.

• Acceptance Date: Dec 6, 2021
• Online Publication Date: Dec 16, 2021
• Publication Date: Dec 16, 2021
• Deposit Date: Dec 28, 2021
• Publicly Available Date: Jan 6, 2022
• Publisher: EMAP
• Keywords: Levelling up; inequality; local democracy
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/8486991
• Publisher URL: https://www.lgcplus.com/politics/devolution-and-economic-growth/robin-hambleton-two-scenarios-for-the-levelling-up-white-paper-16-12-2021/
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