Andy Burnham to set out devolution plan amid criticism it won’t benefit regions equally – UK politics live
Summary
Andy Burnham will announce a new plan to give more power and money to English regional mayors starting in 2028. Instead of receiving funding from the central government, mayors will get a share of income tax and business rates, along with more control over services like housing and transport. The plan aims to reduce central control but has faced criticism that it may not help all regions equally.Key Facts
- From 2028, English regional mayors will get part of income tax payments instead of grants from the central government.
- Mayors will also keep some business rate money from April 2027.
- They will have more power over services such as housing and transport.
- The changes will replace existing funding, not add extra money.
- The plan is called the biggest transfer of power from Westminster in a generation.
- Critics worry richer or faster-growing regions might get more money, leaving poorer areas behind.
- The government says it will use a funding formula to balance money between regions.
- The plan will include new powers for London, like control over some education and job training budgets.
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