Post-Brexit regional policy in England: exploring 'Levelling Up' in practice

'Levelling Up' has come to dominate debates around regional inequality in England, but has been criticized for lacking clarity and definition. This paper addresses this critique by providing an early assessment of the concept. It summarizes and critically reviews Levelling Up, arguing that...

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Published in:Regional studies 2023-12, Vol.57 (12), p.2551-2562
Main Authors: Gray, Nick, Broadhurst, Kate
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Decentralization
Development policy
economic development
EU membership
Governance
Industrial policy
Inequality
Levelling Up
R&D
Regions
Research & development
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Summary:'Levelling Up' has come to dominate debates around regional inequality in England, but has been criticized for lacking clarity and definition. This paper addresses this critique by providing an early assessment of the concept. It summarizes and critically reviews Levelling Up, arguing that the concept offers a mix of marginal and familiar policies, alongside aspirations for industrial policy and research and development. Furthermore, Levelling Up begins to diverge from recent policy in its spatial focus and approach to governance and devolution. As governments in Europe and the United States grapple with similar challenges, the paper has value beyond a UK audience.
ISSN:0034-3404
1360-0591
DOI:10.1080/00343404.2023.2179031