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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Kiran Stacey Political correspondent

Keir Starmer and Angela Rayner to kickstart new era of devolution

A group shot of Labour MPs fills the frame with Keir Starmer, Angela Rayner and Rachel Reeves front centre.
Keir Starmer (centre front) with Angela Rayner on his right at a photocall for Labour MPs in Westminster on Monday. Photograph: Stefan Rousseau/PA

Every area of England should take over key powers from Westminster, Keir Starmer will say as he and Angela Rayner declare an end to the “levelling up” agenda and look to kickstart a new era of devolution.

The prime minister and his deputy will meet every regional mayor in England on Tuesday on just their fifth day in office, as the party draws up a devolution bill to be launched as part of next week’s king’s speech.

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