Nottinghamshire MP Ben Bradley is among a group of senior Conservative backbenchers who have written to the Government claiming 'left-wing leaders' have "seized control of devolution". The MPs are urging Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove to speed up the handover of powers to Conservative-led regions of the country.
In a letter, they warned Mr Gove the Government’s flagship agenda is being “defined” by Labour politicians like Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Manchester. “Under current plans, English devolution is being defined by left-leaning politicians that are least capable of capitalising on what it offers,” they wrote.
“It’s vital that the Government immediately empowers other regional authorities of England to lead by example.” The letter, organised by Mr Bradley, who is also the leader of Nottinghamshire County Council, has been signed by 10 Tory MPs from across the East Midlands.
