Labour devolution plan in chaos as minister tells mayors they can't give  local residents a tax rebate

Louise Haigh, who is the Prime Minister's de facto deputy, told Tees Valley mayor Ben Houchen she was 'not convinced' by his proposal to ease the burden on households in his region.

Andy Burnham to give regional mayors share of income tax as rebel Labour MPs slam PM for 'locking out' areas  GB News

New Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the huge devolution shake-up will allow local leaders to keep more of the cash residents pay - and invest in their communities

Prime Minister sets out major reforms that he says will see regions like ours able to keep much more of the money generated here

New prime minister accelerates former chancellor Rachel Reeves’ efforts to move power away from Westminster

Andy Burnham has vowed to take power out of Westminster (Picture: Toby Melville – WPA Pool/Getty Images) Mayors will keep a share of taxes collected in the region in a major redistribution of power in England. Andy Burnham will let mayors keep a slice of income tax and business rates for them to decide how it is spent.

Andy Burnham said he would give mayors in England a share of the income tax generated in their regions as part of the new UK prime minister’s drive to move political and economic power out of Whitehall.

Mayors plan tax rebates for voters with devolution windfall  The Times