Campaign for the English Regions
Campaigning for Devolution to the Regions of England
It is a pleasure to be here in Manchester this morning. For two centuries Manchester and the North West have been a world wide centre for manufacturing strength. This region led in the 19th Century and now it can lead again. And let me say how pleased I am to be speaking here at UMIST. … Read more
Welcome to the latest e-bulletin from the Campaign for the English Regions. ********************************************* With a further demonstration of the high level of popular support for regional government, CFER today published an advert in the Guardian newspaper listing just some of the supporters of regional devolution. They have come together to declare that the regions should … Read more
Speaking to a Labour conference in Glasgow, John Prescott has announced that the government intend to publish a green paper setting out plans for elected regional assemblies in England. CFER has warmly welcomed this announcement, but want to see it published swiftly so that legislation can be introduced in the first year of the new … Read more