Bristol and Bath are forming a regional metro authority, with Andy Burnham announcing devolution for the West of England.

The entities involved

• Bristol →

  city in South West England, United Kingdom

  • Combined Authority plans to expand its jurisdiction to include North Somerset, Bristol, and South Gloucestershire.16:47
  • Procurement coverage is expanding to include South Gloucestershire, Bristol, and North Somerset.16:47
• Bath →

  city in Somerset, England, United Kingdom

  Nothing else this week.

• Andy Burnham →

  British politician (born 1970)

  • Discussion regarding policy pressure on Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood concerning immigration policy and settlements.20:50
  • Burnham postponed the Jackdaw gas field decision amid political turmoil, while Miliband's delays and Starmer's resignation fueled the energy crisis debate.20:20
• Angela Rayner →

  British politician (born 1980)

  • Angela Rayner criticized Shabana Mahmood's proposed rules during a clash over care worker immigration rules.Tue 09:33
  • Angela Rayner discussed online intimidation, colleague pullbacks, and the attack on MP Helen Haines.Tue 08:34

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