Mayors will keep share of tax for their cities in Burnham’s devolution push

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is implementing a significant transfer of power by allowing English mayors to retain a share of income tax collected within their regions. This devolution strategy aims to benefit local communities directly without altering existing tax rates for residents. Burnham, who launched the No.10 North operation, intends to prioritise devolution to ensure regions are no longer ignored by Westminster, though some critics argue that the current plans lack sufficient detail.