Devolution grants local executive authority and metro mayors provide authority over urban regions in England.
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Updated sep 23
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Devolution grants local executive authority and metro mayors provide authority over urban regions in England.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Devolution efforts are underway in England, with mayoral authorities established in London, West Midlands, and Greater Manchester, as the Cabinet Office outlines new plans.Sub-event
Devolution grants local executive authority, with metro mayors gaining power over urban regions.1 source
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England
country in north-west Europe, part of the United Kingdom
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Greater Manchester
metropolitan county in North West England
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Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- nwemail.co.uk
- mirror.co.uk
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- thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
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