Angela Rayner: “I don't think it's too late for the Labour Party to deliver that, and that's a different question.”

I do not take this lightly. I recognise the huge amount of work that has already gone into progressing reorganisation in each of these areas and I am very grateful for it.

I think Shabana knows. It was in the newspaper at the time. I’ve not changed my view on that. I just think when people relocate because we have skills shortages in this country, I think we have to be aware of that.

The government was "determined more than ever to devolve power closer to the people we represent

This measure will give mayors the choice to raise and reinvest funding where it's needed most.