Bev Craig: “I’ll build on the work Andy did and make sure every young person has the careers advice, work placements and pathway to…”

So, the hard work begins. I’ve done it with a promise and a plan, and my promise to you is that I will leave this city region better.

I will rise to his challenge about taking the power and control that he is offering mayors like me to make our regions better.

Because that is what it is all about.

So it's absolutely fantastic that in two weeks since becoming prime minister, he's coming good on his long-standing beliefs around power and control.