Local authorities will not wait for Government action on inequality – Marmot (PA) Local authorities will not wait for central Government to act to tackle inequality following a “jaw-dropping” fall in life expectancy, the head of a new review has warned. But it is “vitally important” they are supported with enough central funding to improve outcomes, according to Sir Michael Marmot, Professor of Epidemiology at University College London (UCL). Prof Marmot said the Government should heed a report produced by UCL’s Institute of Health Equity (IHE) and commissioned by the Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership. Sir Michael Marmot (Andrew Cowan/Scottish Parliament)