The Greater London Authority requires a radical devolution settlement and more powers to succeed while supporting major UK cities.
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Updated Aug 6
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The Greater London Authority requires a radical devolution settlement and more powers to succeed while supporting major UK cities.
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The UK government is reviewing funding models for England, recognizing the need for stronger, essential cities like Birmingham, Leeds, and Liverpool to drive national growth, while also addressing capital city pressures in London.Also in this story
- Andy Burnham addressed the Heathrow runway issue and outlined plans for social care reform in England.
- Andy Burnham addressed the issue of national economic drift specifically within Liverpool.
- New PM Andy Burnham is overseeing policy changes in Liverpool, which are facing political scrutiny from figures like Solomon Hughes and John McDonnell.
- Tyrrell's initiative aims to attract investment into London, while Burnham's government reviews the housing sector, with a professional involved in the capital.
The entities involved
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Greater London Authority
devolved regional governance body of Greater London
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London
capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom
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Andy Burnham
British politician (born 1970)
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