Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has proposed removing the ‘dead hand of centralisation’ by devolving to local government wide-ranging powers over employment, growth, transport and education.
Speaking at the launch of a major policy report by former Prime Minister Gordon Brown today, Sir Keir outlined devolution proposals that will shape the party’s next election manifesto.
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