Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer writes exclusively for the Express & Star
why I am devolving more powers to Richard Parker, mayor for the West MidlandsThe Prime Minister today announced a new devolution settlement in England, which will give more powers to regional mayors, such as theAfter decades of power-hoarding from national governments, I was determined to reset the relationship between Westminster and the great cities, towns and counties of England.
Take transport. The mayor of London has long enjoyed sweeping transport powers that allow the full integration of rail, bus, tube and tram services. This has led to London having one of the best public transport systems in the world, with bus services typically cheaper than other parts of England.
The answer is obvious - to boost growth, mayors and councils in the West Midlands need the power to train people for good local jobs and boost businesses. This plan will give them that. But it may also start to repair the broken contract between people and politics. As I said on the steps of Downing Street when first elected, people want action not words. Time and again, they have made it clear they want more control over their lives and their communities.
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