- England's regional devolution and fiscal power expansion
- Devolution plan outlines strategic authority establishment in England, surrendering power from Westminster to local leaders.
Andy Burnham and John Healey are pushing for a major transfer of economic power from the Treasury to a new office in northern England.
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Updated Sep 19
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What happened
Andy Burnham and John Healey are pushing for a major transfer of economic power from the Treasury to a new office in northern England.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Burnham plans for devolution across England, while the British Chambers of Commerce comments on Healey's budget and urges business inclusion.Sub-event
Specific plan details the transfer of economic oversight from Treasury to a northern office.1 source
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Devolution plan outlines strategic authority establishment in England, surrendering power from Westminster to local leaders.Also in this story
- Devolution revolution launched, making Kent a strategic authority through a budget statement.
- Regions in England, including Hertfordshire, have secured enhanced devolution deals.
- Local leaders in England welcome a new levy proposal aimed at driving fiscal devolution of powers to local authorities.
- Government ambition for strategic authorities in England.
Within England's regional devolution and fiscal power expansion
The entities involved
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Andy Burnham
British politician (born 1970)
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John Healey
British politician (born 1960)
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England
country in north-west Europe, part of the United Kingdom
Related events
- The Office for Budget Responsibility is evaluating the economic impact of government plans led by Andy Burnham and John Healey.
- Devolution discussions and appeals regarding control are taking place between England and Scotland.
- Government plans focus on national renewal in England, alongside advocacy for sustainable funding for local government amidst financial struggles across UK nations.
- Devolution of further powers to Wales is discussed, with Andy Burnham suggesting future partnership opportunities.
- CBI criticizes John Healey's Budget for lacking investment boost, while Andy Burnham defends the government's fiscal strategy.