Labour will give mayors department-style funds to build affordable homes, Angela Rayner has announced.
In a speech at the The Institute For Public Policy Research North 20th anniversary in Manchester, the shadow Levelling Up Secretary unveiled new powers for transport, housing and skills which Labour would transfer to mayors once in government. She said that her party aims to “finish the job” on devolution following the progress made in giving London and the nations of the UK greater control of their areas.
In addition, the party will combine and devolve adult and skills education budgets to allow them to shape their own plans for growth alongside letting mayors lead the creation of Technical Excellence Colleges from existing further education colleges. On transport, the party will extend bus franchising to “every community that wants it” by letting local leaders join up their plans for housing and businesses alongside its transport network.
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