Devolution powers announced by Heidi Alexander align with Andy Burnham's regionalist push, drawing criticism from James Cleverly.
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Devolution powers announced by Heidi Alexander align with Andy Burnham's regionalist push, drawing criticism from James Cleverly.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.New powers allow police to issue fines, and Burnham's proposals await Alexander's approval.1 source
Alexander announced new devolution powers, aligning with Burnham's push for local autonomy, despite Cleverly's criticism.1 source
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The entities involved
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Heidi Alexander
British politician (born 1975)
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Andy Burnham
British politician (born 1970)
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James Cleverly
British politician (born 1969)
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