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Nick Clegg pushes for more decentralisation in England

The independence debate in Scotland has underlined the need for greater decentralisation of power within England, Nick Clegg will say today.

The Deputy Prime Minister will say that an emerging consensus among the three main political parties meant there was a real opportunity to devolve power to the English regions.

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Nick Clegg to call for more devolution in England

The independence debate in Scotland has underlined the need for greater decentralisation of power within England, Nick Clegg will say today.

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg who will launch a report calling for a major programme of devolution within England Credit: PA

The Deputy Prime Minister will say that an emerging consensus among the three main political parties meant there was a real opportunity to devolve power to the English regions.

Mr Clegg is launching a report by the IPPR North think-tank, calling for a new wave of "metro mayors" for city regions with greater powers to vary taxes to local councils.

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