Prescott wants more power for assemblies
Press Review 27 April 2004
The deputy prime minister is reported to be keen to devolve control over local learning and skills councils to his new regional assemblies.
Ministers accused over devolution campaign
Press Review 22 April 2004
Ministers stand accused of exploiting loopholes in referendum legislation after it was revealed that £5 million has been spent on a public information campaign on English regional assemblies.
Inertia halting Labour devolution plans
Press Review 27 January 2004
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Curry condemns costly regional assembles
News Article 1 December 2003
The Conservatives have slammed the government's plans for regional assemblies as costly and irrelevant.
PM lukewarm on Prescott's devolution plans
News Article 5 November 2003
The prime minister has given a lukewarm endorsement to John Prescott's drive for regional government in England.
Prescott launches north vote
Press Review 3 November 2003
Postal polls for regional assembly referendums
News Article 22 October 2003
The government has confirmed that next year's referendums on regional assemblies will be conducted by all-postal ballots.
