Lack of confidence in Government hardly surprising

A new poll. from research agency Public First, says a majority of people think their own area needs levelling up (65%).
Of course the phrase ‘levelling up’ is itself vague with lots of get-out clauses and excuses within the essence of its very wording.
But nobody expects a miracle or everywhere to be like London.
But what we had hoped for here in the north is an improvement of opportunity - something which comes with improved public health, access to transport and investment in infrastructure, a chance to progress in work and pay and a chance to make our way.
We’d like to be able to retain our talented young people by boosting job opportunities and living standards and restoring local pride where it has waned.
Empowering local leaders is all very well but we need help to help our own.