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PM Burnham hands mayors share of income tax “to make lives better in every postcode”

mercopress.com · 6dShare

The Prime Minister Andy Burnham has launched the biggest transfer of power from Westminster in a generation, giving communities greater control over the decisions that shape jobs, transport, housing and public services in their area.

First report: Why Andy Burnham’s devolution pledge will be tricky to deliver — theguardian.com, 9d