UK cities London 'dependent'
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg will warn today against the London-centric business model, that has cost the economy more than £40 billion a year, allowing other UK cities to "wither".
Nick Clegg: London dominance means UK cities 'wither'
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg will today warn against the London-centric business model, that has cost the economy more than £40 billion a year.
Speaking at Mansion House today, Mr Clegg will claim the rest of the UK cities are losing out to the dominance of the capital.
He will say further efforts to restore local control are needed to put it right.
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