The Local Government Overhaul: A Cautionary Tale of Centralized Power The recent decision to put plans for a large scale overhaul of local government on hold has sent shockwaves through the British political establishment.
At its core, this move is less about changing the system and more about the latest example of centralized power flexing its muscles.
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government's (MHCLG) attempt to rewire the state has been met with widespread resistance from local councils, who see it as an expensive and time consuming exercise with little tangible benefit.