Politics (and other political stuff)
Politics (and other political stuff)
(23 Oct 2015, 10:36 am)Michael Elected mayors for north-east of England as devolution deal announcedShould there not be local referendums to deal with stuff like this...
The north-east of England and the Tees Valley are to each have an elected mayor to preside over regional issues, George Osborne has announced. The deal, hailed as "historic" by the chancellor, gives regional figureheads power over policies such as transport, strategic planning and employment. People will choose a directly-elected mayor in 2017.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-34609507
(23 Oct 2015, 10:36 am)Michael Elected mayors for north-east of England as devolution deal announcedShould there not be local referendums to deal with stuff like this...
The north-east of England and the Tees Valley are to each have an elected mayor to preside over regional issues, George Osborne has announced. The deal, hailed as "historic" by the chancellor, gives regional figureheads power over policies such as transport, strategic planning and employment. People will choose a directly-elected mayor in 2017.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-34609507