Jonathan Werran

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Jonathan Werran

Chief executive at think-tank Localis

Recent articles

Autumn statement is a familiar tune, if not an entirely happy one

The chancellor needs to shift the dial further, writes Localis chief executive, Jonathan Werran
Untapping local potential is key to ending Westminster’s soap opera

The reshuffle was an audit of localism, writes Localis chief executive Jonathan Werran.
Levelling with you

Levelling up can succeed – but only if local leaders are allowed to drive delivery, argues Jonathan... Read more
53/23 The past is another country – and so is the future

An end to deciding spending in Whitehall is key to creating a new UK, says Jonathan Werran, chief... Read more
Budget and Spending Review 2021: Rishi Sunak – the revolutionary optimist?

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has defied expectations by delivering a Budget that would not have looked... Read more
Devolution drive

Reducing regional inequality cannot be achieved without allowing local areas greater powers to... Read more
Garden city utopia?

Does a revamped garden communities programme offer a practical route to ‘building back better’,... Read more
All eyes should now be on the devolution white paper

Localis chief executive Jonathan Werran analyses what Boris Johnson’s big majority Conservative... Read more
A speedy Spending Round will do, but a long-term plan is needed

As the battle for Brexit rages on, the government turned around a super fast one-year Spending... Read more
Fiscal devolution should be a key issue in any upcoming election

Local government currently has no certainty over funding and must ensure political parties see... Read more

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