An elected mayor for Greater Manchester in return for devolution cash
It's expected to be confirmed today the Greater Manchester councils will agree to a single elected mayor - in return for a one billion pound devolution package.
Osborne: 'This is a big moment' for Greater Manchester
Chancellor George Osborne said today's agreement will create the first directly-elected city mayor outside of London.
"That's a big moment and it means not just a powerful voice for Manchester but also practical improvements to things like journey times on transport, Oyster-style travelcards, investments in skills," he said.
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