Decentralisation is easier said than done - IfG

Speaking about the new IfG report, 'Achieving Political Decentralisation', Director of Research Tom Gash told LocalGov: ‘Evidence suggests that success will be much more likely if reforms can be made relevant to the public, have the clear support of the party leader, and if cabinet-level colleagues are able to refrain from outlining policies in the areas they are promising to decentralise. Parties must also work collaboratively with local politicians and other groups to build support and develop a sufficiently detailed manifesto commitment.’