EPISODE · May 7, 2020 · 57 MIN
Coronavirus and English devolution
from IfG Events · host Institute for Government
In the week that local and mayoral elections were due to take place across England, before being postponed due to the Coronavirus pandemic, we discuss the state of English devolution. What have metro mayors and combined authorities achieved? What should happen next with the devolution process? How has the Covid-19 crisis has affected the debate, and what role have the devolved bodies played in responding to the current health and economic crisis? Joining Akash Paun, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Government, are: Julia Goldsworthy, Director of Strategy at the West Midland Combined Authority Professor Alan Harding, Chief Economic Adviser to the Mayor of Greater Manchester Dr Nicola Headlam, former Head of Northern Powerhouse, Cities and Local Growth Unit, UK Government Audio production by Alex Rees See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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In the week that local and mayoral elections were due to take place across England, before being postponed due to the Coronavirus pandemic, we discuss the state of English devolution. What have metro mayors and combined authorities achieved? What should happen next with the devolution process? How has the Covid-19 crisis has affected the debate, and what role have the devolved bodies played in responding to the current health and economic crisis? Joining Akash Paun, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Government, are: Julia Goldsworthy, Director of Strategy at the West Midland Combined Authority Professor Alan Harding, Chief Economic Adviser to the Mayor of Greater Manchester Dr Nicola Headlam, former Head of Northern Powerhouse, Cities and Local Growth Unit, UK Government Audio production by Alex Rees See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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