Burnham's Devolution Plan: A Mixed Blessing for Regional England The UK government's latest devolution plan, unveiled by Prime Minister Andy Burnham today, promises to decentralize power and resources from Westminster to regional leaders.
Under the plan, mayors will gain control over income tax receipts and business rates, as well as greater autonomy over services such as housing and transport.
However, critics argue that this plan won't benefit regions equally. With faster growing areas set to receive more funding, it's feared that those struggling economically will fall further behind.