Deputy PM says devolution white paper will be greatest transfer of power in a generation

The transcript discusses a new government plan for devolution in England, aiming to empower local communities and authorities by transferring power from Whitehall. The plan addresses past challenges with devolution, proposing a unified approach involving public and private sectors. It emphasizes mayoral devolution, strategic authorities, and a bold program for local empowerment, aiming for a decade of national renewal.

What is the primary goal of the government's plan for towns and cities in England?

• To centralize power in Whitehall

• To improve living standards and drive growth

• To reduce taxes for businesses

• To increase foreign investments

How does the new governance approach aim to unite different sectors?

• By eliminating local governments

• By fostering collaboration between public and private sectors

• By creating a single governing body

• By increasing taxes on private sectors

What is the government's stance on devolution in the new framework?

• It will be abolished

• It will be limited to certain regions

• It will be a constitutional default

• It will be decided by individual ministers

What is the purpose of creating strategic authorities?

• To increase bureaucratic processes

• To centralize decision-making in Whitehall

• To give cities and regions a bigger voice

• To reduce the number of local leaders

What change is expected in Whitehall's role in local decision-making?

• No change in current practices

• Increased interference in local matters

• Complete control over local decisions

• Reduced unnecessary interference