It provides a comprehensive picture of the state of regionalism in England, charting the regionalisation of England that has occurred over recent years. The book: examines the background to the "English Question"; outlines factors leading to regionalisation in England; presents a new region by region analysis of the social, economic and political conditions; and considers the arguments for regional government Table of Contents English regional government - the issues, Wendy Russell Barter English regionalism under New Labour, John Tomaney, Peter Hetherington West Midlands, John Mawson Yorkshire, Simon Lee North West, Benito Giordano South East, Adam Tickell East of England, Neil Ward North East, John Tomaney East Midlands, Paul Foley South West, Tom Bridges Regional assemblies - the issues, Mark Sandford, Paul McQuail Conclusions, John Mawson, John Tomaney.