The concept of “Levelling Up” was a flagship initiative of the previous Conservative government, aimed at tackling geographical inequalities in the UK. Despite ambitious goals, the initiative fell short, leaving disparities in living standards, transport, education, and other key sectors unresolved. As a new era under the Labour government begins, the focus has shifted to redefining strategies to address these persistent inequalities.
Our Dods Political Intelligence report covers Labour’s new direction for tackling geographical inequalities within the UK. This approach includes:
- Long-term funding: Stability and certainty for regional projects
- Devolution: More powers for local authorities to tailor solutions to regional needs
- Integrated Strategies: Addressing health, education, and infrastructure in a coordinated manner to ensure cohesive development
The challenges of geographical inequality are deep-rooted, but the Labour government aims to offer a fresh strategy to tackle inequality and move away from the Conservatives “Levelling Up” initiatives.
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