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Manchester deal opens floodgates to devolution

Government plans to hand extra powers to Manchester under a directly-elected ‘metro-mayor’ could open the floodgates to devolution in other cities and counties.

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By Heather Jameson | 04 November 2014

Government plans to hand extra powers to Manchester under a directly-elected ‘metro-mayor' could open the floodgates to devolution in other cities and counties.

Under the proposals, Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) will have powers over transport, housing, planning and policy.

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