UK Gov's 'Pride in Place' Scheme Criticized for Bypassing Welsh Gov
Update: 2025-12-13
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Pride in Place scheme, a UK government initiative for town center improvements, faces criticism in Wales due to direct funding bypassing the Welsh government, sparking devolution concerns. Welsh Labour politicians express unhappiness, while Northern Ireland receives funding through a local growth fund with executive control. The scheme uses the UK Internal Market Act, allowing UK government to allocate funds in areas typically managed by Cardiff without Welsh government permission.
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