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South Yorkshire mayoral deal backed by minister

Northern Powerhouse minister Andrew Percy has backed a mayoral devolution deal for South Yorkshire.

By Sam Clayden | 20 July 2016

Northern Powerhouse minister Andrew Percy has backed a mayoral devolution deal for South Yorkshire.

Mr Percy, who replaced James Wharton in Theresa May's reshuffle last week, signed off the plan to create a mayoral office for the Sheffield city region yesterday as one of his first acts in the role.

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