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Cumbria devolution deal unlikely after stand-off

A devolution deal announcement for Cumbria in this week’s Budget looks unlikely after local leaders rejected the ‘final take-it-or-leave-it offer’ from the Treasury.

A devolution deal announcement for Cumbria in this week's Budget looks unlikely after local leaders rejected the ‘final take-it-or-leave-it offer' from the Treasury.

Cumbria CC leader Stewart Young told The MJ he was still waiting to hear back from communities secretary Greg Clark after he detailed the county's position during a telephone call on Friday.

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