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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer - why I am devolving more powers to Richard Parker, mayor for the West Midlands


Published on 2024-12-16 04:00:59 - Express & Star
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  • The Prime Minister today announced a new devolution settlement in England, which will give more powers to regional mayors, such as the West Midlands' Richard Parker. Writing exclusively for the Express & Star, he outlines why.

The article from the Express & Star, published on December 16, 2024, discusses Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's decision to devolve more powers to Richard Parker, the Mayor for the West Midlands. Starmer explains that this move is part of a broader strategy to empower local leaders, giving them greater control over regional development, transport, housing, and skills training. He believes that local leaders are better positioned to understand and address the specific needs of their communities. The devolution aims to foster economic growth, improve public services, and enhance the quality of life in the West Midlands by allowing more tailored decision-making at the local level. Starmer emphasizes that this initiative reflects his government's commitment to reducing centralization and promoting regional autonomy.

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