Why? Because, over the years, government has become more and more centralised. Contrary to some other countries (including yours), it does not consist of historically important regions, or states. For hundreds of years, London has become more and more the effective centre of government. Now, the present government says that it plans to decentralise powers to the towns and cities.
‘The man in the street’, generally welcomes this, with the view that, for example, the requirements of life in Liverpool, are often quite different from those in London. Of course, parliament consists of members, representing all areas of the country. But they are mostly controlled by party politics, rather than the everyday life in local communities.
So, perhaps in the future, a town mayor might carry some authority in his briefcase, rather than only a gold chain around his/her neck. I’m sure you will forgive me if I end this blog, right here.
Mayor – the elected head of a city, town, or other municipality
‘The Man in the Street’ - mister average
Party politics - the themes of political parties