Mark Sandford sets out the arguments made for and against mayors, and looks at ways to shift the balance of power between metro mayors and the council leaders sitting on combined authorities.
Should a local area seeking devolved powers have to establish a directly-elected mayor? And, are there good reasons for them to do so?
With the prospect of a White Paper before the end of 2024, this question is fast appearing on the horizon as a major stumbling block for English devolution.
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