Ministers explore how to stop regional leaders misusing planned new spending powers
Meg Hillier, chair of the Treasury select committee, says strong oversight structures are needed alongside devolution. Photograph: Jill Mead/The GuardianView image in fullscreenMeg Hillier, chair of the Treasury select committee, says strong oversight structures are needed alongside devolution.
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- ▪Photograph: Jill Mead/The GuardianView image in fullscreenMeg Hillier, chair of the Treasury select committee, says strong oversight structures are needed alongside devolution.
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Meg Hillier, chair of the Treasury select committee, says strong oversight structures are needed alongside devolution. Photograph: Jill Mead/The GuardianView image in fullscreenMeg Hillier, chair of the Treasury select committee, says strong oversight structures are needed alongside devolution. Photograph: Jill Mead/The GuardianDevolutionMinisters explore how to stop regional leaders misusing planned new spending powersLabour wants to make sure mayors and council chiefs in England can be held to account for extra revenues devolved to themHeather Stewart Economics editorSun 4 Oct 2026 02.00 EDTLast modified on Sun 4 Oct 2026 02.01 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleMinisters are mulling over how to ensure that England’s regional leaders do not misuse their newfound spending muscle, as…
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