DEVOLUTION

Pan-Yorkshire devo deal back on agenda after minister's backing

Yorkshire leaders appear to have softened their stance towards a whole-region deal after the Government’s Northern Powerhouse minister hinted his preference for the idea.

By Sam Clayden | 11 January 2017

Yorkshire leaders appear to have softened their stance towards a whole-region deal after the Government's Northern Powerhouse minister hinted his preference for the idea.

Brigg and Goole MP Andrew Percy's intervention came days before Sheffield City Region (SCR) Combined Authority admitted it would no longer be possible to hold a mayoral election this year.

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