'£11bn investment for the Midlands'

Lord Heseltine to announce an £11bn government investment for the Midlands. Credit: Dan Kitwood/PA Archive/Press Association Images

Former deputy Prime Minister Lord Heseltine is in Birmingham today to announce an £11bn government investment proposal for the Midlands.

It's part of the government's plans to devolve power from Whitehall to the regions.

Mr Blackett said it was hugely symbolic to choose Birmingham Town Hall for today's announcement.