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Government confirms talks over second West Midlands devolution deal

Business secretary Greg Clark has suggested the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is on the brink of striking a second devolution deal with the Government.

By Sam Clayden | 25 July 2017

Business secretary Greg Clark has suggested the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is on the brink of striking a second devolution deal with the Government.

Speaking at an event at the University of Birmingham, the former communities secretary said he would begin talks ‘immediately' with West Midlands mayor Andy Street in the hope of agreeing a deal in the ‘weeks ahead'. 

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