Manchester devolution needs (another) Scotland-style referendum, says Green rep
A Green Party representative has called Manchester’s devolution deal a surprise to most Mancunians.
Ukip MEP for North West brands Manchester devolution plans a ‘disaster’
A leading Ukip politician has slammed plans announced earlier this week to give extra powers to Greater Manchester.
Oyster cards on track for Manchester… but will they work? Here’s the city’s verdict
As Manchester gets used to the idea of being earmarked as the centre of a ‘Northern Powerhouse’, Chancellor George Osborne has been busy outlining his vision for a metropolitan reform.
Manchester devolution: Mayor and Oyster-style travel for city, says Osborne
Greater Manchester is set to have a directly elected mayor who will preside over regional issues, George Osborne has announced.
‘We want power NOW’: Greater Manchester council leaders demand devolution to region BEFORE rest of UK
In a joint letter, published in yesterday’s Guardian, the council leaders of all ten Greater Manchester boroughs have called for greater autonomy.