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I'm going to be cheeky and post a link to an article I wrote about this - https://itcouldbesaid.substack.com/p/it-could-be-said-8-how-do-you-solve. I think the size of England is absolutely an issue, but the traditional solution is the right one - encourage England to express its patriotism through a British framework that encourages it to be generous to its neighbours

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I would suggest that people tend to following where investment is creating jobs and therefor major projects like HS2 which have a dis-benefit to Wales will likely see population increase outside of London but still a greater pull towards England and away from Wales. Investment into Wales under this UK government seems dependent on it also benefiting English regions on the border but that doesn't solve any part of the problem.

I wonder what your thoughts are on Mark Drakeford's 20 step plan to save the Union? I know it's difficult to find because only the Spectator and Guardian reported on it but could be an interesting follow up to this piece.

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