England’s mayors are getting the power to charge a tourist tax
The cost of your hotel could soon come with an extra charge Holidaymakers could soon find themselves paying more for a stay in parts of England, as the government prepares to let mayors introduce their own tourist taxes. The proposed charge would be added to overnight accommodation and would be controlled locally, meaning the amount […]
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Andy Burnham to hand mayors sweeping new powers over local planning
Here’s what Andy Burnham is proposing Andy Burnham will give England’s metro mayors the power to take control of local planning decisions and wave through large-scale developments, under proposals due to be presented next week. Mayors would be able to “call in” applications and direct councils to approve or refuse them, and to grant upfront […]
1 month ago
Andy Burnham strips treasury of growth powers for No 10 North
No 10 North is becoming far more than a political hub Economic growth is now being handled by Andy Burnham’s new No 10 North operation rather than the Treasury, marking one of the clearest signs yet that the new setup is intended to have real power. The change, reported by the Daily Mail, comes as […]
1 month ago
Andy Burnham says Britain needs a written constitution
It’s far from the first time Burnham has proposed a written constitution. Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said Britain may need a written constitution as he sets out a “different approach” to running the country. Speaking this week as he unveiled fresh plans for greater devolution, the former Greater Manchester mayor argued the reforms strengthen […]
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Andy Burnham unveils devolution plan to give mayors income tax share
Westminster hands over power Prime Minister Andy Burnham has unveiled a major devolution plan that would give England’s city-region mayors a share of income tax revenue for the first time. The move is part of his push to transfer more decision-making power away from Westminster and towards local governments. Under the proposals, English strategic authorities […]
1 month ago
Truss tells Sinn Féin to ‘stop driving a wedge’ between Northern Ireland and Britain
And to think she was once the Foreign Secretary… Liz Truss has called on Irish nationalist party Sinn Féin to “stop driving a wedge” between Northern Ireland and Britain. The Tory leadership contender and former Foreign Secretary hit out at the party for creating a “constitutional division” in the country, saying she would govern for […]
4 years ago