TaxPayers’ Alliance responds to Angela Rayner’s speech on local government reform

Responding to Angela Rayner's speech on devolution and local government reforms, John O'Connell, chief executive of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said:

“Taxpayers will keep an open mind towards Angela Rayner's proposed reforms and plans to devolve powers away from Whitehall.

“But there will be concerns about a one-size fits all policy being imposed across the board in English local government, meaning the potential abolition of well-run county and district councils.

“Rayner needs to ensure that these reforms receive the support of local residents and that it doesn't just lead to a failed rewiring of an already complicated and bureaucratic system.”