That would be true if genuine power was devolved to local authorities

Unfortunately since Thatcher centralised power in the 1980s (in order to crush municipal socialism) local authorities have been very limited in their ability to do much, which has a knock on effect of eroding local democracy.

For my money, the lack of genuine local power is one of the biggest problems in the UK, especially in view of the effect of London.

This is a good piece that I read the other day that argues that the capital of the UK should be moved to Manchester and makes some similar arguments

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Posted By: Knitted Jesus on May 5th 2017 at 17:26:06

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What puzzles me is, wtf Corbyn's leadership has (General Chat) - CB41, May 5, 15:45:49
- Because people are morons and lack the power of critical thought. (General Chat) - I Am Hoot, May 6, 00:50:34
- I suspect folk are annoyed with Labour for being so utterly clueless recently. (General Chat) - avenging canary, May 5, 17:51:27
  - But that's my point. At local level that is irrelevant. All that matters (General Chat) - CB41, May 5, 18:00:18
    - The thing is..when people are asked they will say.. (General Chat) - colincanary, May 5, 19:36:50
    - I know. But people don't care. They just want to give them a kicking. (n/m) (General Chat) - avenging canary, May 5, 18:33:44
    - Yep. Strange that so many don't understand the voting system (General Chat) - Larry Hagman, May 5, 18:23:35
      - But she's a humongous twat. (n/m) (General Chat) - Garry Brooke, May 5, 18:34:48
- In the council elections. I voted for the person not their party. (n/m) (General Chat) - emmaroyds, May 5, 17:29:30
  - In my ward, the only one who was actually local to the area was the UKIPS (General Chat) - lurd, May 5, 17:48:48
  - I went Green as the local councilor is actually doing something to clean up the rud. (n/m) (General Chat) - DrDublin, May 5, 17:34:02
- Corbyn is seen as 'toxic' on the doorstep, and voters clearly want to distance themselves (General Chat) - shoddy, May 5, 17:26:40
- Don't underestimate protest votes........ (General Chat) - usacanary, May 5, 17:18:25
- nothing what so ever (General Chat) - ghostof barry butler, May 5, 17:12:38
  - That would be true if genuine power was devolved to local authorities (General Chat) - Knitted Jesus, May 5, 17:26:06
    - Local councils are also losing control of schools (n/m) (General Chat) - Larry Hagman, May 5, 17:54:22
    - I def think Parliament should move out of London to be more central to the UK (n/m) (General Chat) - Larry Hagman, May 5, 17:53:01
    - Although the Tories are devolving budgets to local authorities, then cutting off... (General Chat) - DrDublin, May 5, 17:38:20
      - Yeah exactly. They are devolving a bit more power now but there is no cash or real ability (General Chat) - Knitted Jesus, May 5, 17:41:46
        
        Yup! (n/m) (General Chat) - DrDublin, May 5, 17:43:15
- There's a lot of people who think we we have a presidential system. (General Chat) - bird table, May 5, 16:20:55
  - Weird that so many people think they are voting for a PM (General Chat) - Larry Hagman, May 5, 16:37:24
    - Indeed. No point just voting Labour cos you would in a GE (General Chat) - CB41, May 5, 16:40:28
      - Yep, that principle could apply to any party (n/m) (General Chat) - Larry Hagman, May 5, 16:50:43
  - Oops, oui oui. (n/m) (General Chat) - bird table, May 5, 16:21:58
- why even bother thinking about it? you've too much time on your hands. (n/m) (General Chat) - protheroe fitzgibbon, May 5, 16:19:27
  - Great Song....... (General Chat) - usacanary, May 5, 17:13:55
  - I have all my time on my hands. It's mine to decide (General Chat) - CB41, May 5, 16:29:20
    - Yep.but in my experience thinking about politics for too long is bad for your mental healt (General Chat) - protheroe fitzgibbon, May 5, 16:32:00
      - Yeah, you're not wrong there. Tbh, i dont much, it was just an observdtoon brought on by (n/m) (General Chat) - CB41, May 5, 16:38:17

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