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Andy Burnham to give regional mayors share of income tax

BBC News and GB News describe the same event in different terms.

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What happened The prime minister says the move will give power to "every postcode" but critics say the plans lack detail.
The headline split The center frames it as "Andy Burnham to give regional mayors share of income tax". The right frames it as "Andy Burnham to give regional mayors share of income tax as rebel Labour MPs slam PM for...".
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CenterAndy Burnham to give regional mayors share of income tax

BBC News · Center · News report

Right / center-rightAndy Burnham to give regional mayors share of income tax as rebel Labour MPs slam PM for 'locking out' areas

GB News · Right · News report

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BBC NewsNews report · Jul 31, 11:09 AM

Andy Burnham to give regional mayors share of income tax

The prime minister says the move will give power to "every postcode" but critics say the plans lack detail.

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GB NewsNews report · Jul 31, 11:23 AM

Andy Burnham to give regional mayors share of income tax as rebel Labour MPs slam PM for 'locking out' areas

Andy Burnham is set to give all regional mayors a share of income tax revenue as part of his devolution plans to transfer power out of Westminster. Critics, including rebel Labour backbench...

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