Burnham faces criticism over plans for mayors to get share of income tax
"If you want to close the gap between the areas that are affluent with the ones that are less so, the ones that are less so need more support, more help, and that means redistribution, frankly, from the centre," he told BBC Radio Oxford."That's not part of the package that's been announced. In fact, some grants have been talked about being got rid of. "While this does have the potential to benefit a number of areas, frankly a lot of areas will see minimal benefit." Perran Moon, MP for Camborne and Redruth in Cornwall, told the BBC the government's plans were "discriminatory" and could create a "two-tier system".
- ▪"If you want to close the gap between the areas that are affluent with the ones that are less so, the ones that are less so need more support, more help, and that means redistribution, frankly, from the centre," he told BBC Radio Oxford."Th
- ▪In fact, some grants have been talked about being got rid of.
- ▪"While this does have the potential to benefit a number of areas, frankly a lot of areas will see minimal benefit." Perran Moon, MP for Camborne and Redruth in Cornwall, told the BBC the government's plans were "discriminatory" and could cr
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Burnham faces criticism over plans for mayors to get share of income taxImage source, ReutersByJames GregoryPolitical reporterPublished4 minutes agoThe government is facing criticism over its plan to allow regional mayors to keep a share of income tax and business rates in England.Andy Burnham says that the proposals, expected to be phased in from next April, will give metro mayors powers to invest the money in their communities for public services.The prime minister said on Friday that this amounted to "the biggest shift of power out of Whitehall and Westminster" to regions across the UK.But Lord Houchen, the Conservative mayor of Tees Valley, argues he should be able to offer taxpayers a rebate instead, while opposition parties say the plans could lead to areas with weaker economies…
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