A campaign to highlight the South West's economic potential and make the case for Government investment on a par with other UK regions has been launched at Westminster.
An alliance of business leaders, local authorities and higher education chiefs formally launched its Great South West vision that aims to put the South West on the UK economic map, to Parliament.
The delegation from the Dorset, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, and Heart of the South West LEPs (Local Enterprise Partnerships) were in London to promote the South West's economic development ambitions.
They are calling on the government to give their vision for growth the same high-profile backing as other initiatives like the Northern Powerhouse and the Midlands Engine.
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