Devolution bill is ‘biggest transfer of power in a generation’, Rayner tells MPs

Angela Rayner said a ‘fundamental’ change was needed to how the country is run (Peter Byrne/PA) - (PA Wire)

New combined local authorities will get wide-ranging new powers under the Government’s devolution bill, Angela Rayner has said, as she proclaimed a “new era” for Britain.

Powers including transport, planning and housing will be devolved into new unitary local authorities.