Andy Burnham unveils plan to let Liverpool keep more of its tax revenue

Communities across England, including the Liverpool City Region, could keep more of the tax they generate under Government plans giving mayors a share of income tax revenues for the first time.

The proposals are being described as the biggest transfer of power from Westminster in a generation. Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram says the changes could help fund transport, housing, skills and infrastructure, while ministers insist support will continue for areas collecting less tax.