Swindon had hoped to join Oxfordshire and Berkshire in one mega-authority but plans have stalled.
BBC Verify has looked at what impact further devolution could be expected to have on the UK.
Andy Burnham warned 'don't level down London' as tens of thousands of jobs to be axed in Whitehall - ‘Real devolution means ...
Andy Burnham has delivered his first major speech since being re-elected to Westminster as he prepares to replace Keir ...
The Makerfield MP will confirm a flagship proposal to create a ‘No 10’ in the North and ambitions for ‘good growth in every ...
Four charts that show the ‘north-south divide’ – but also reveal a more complicated task for Burnham - ANALYSIS : After Andy ...
Dame Diana Johnson said Labour has an "array of talent" in the party amid rumours the Makerfield MP could appoint a new ...
Burnham has unveiled his Number 10 North plan, with more housing, lower living costs and a major shift in economic power across Britain.
Andy Burnham is set to outline proposals to hand significant powers and money to mayors to get people back into work as a key ...
Speaking in Manchester on Monday, the Labour leadership frontrunner has promised to "do things differently" and "fix politics ...
From the moment they walked on stage, DEVO commanded the attention of everyone in the room. Chanting "Don't Shoot I'm A Man," these legendary musicians danced as if 50 years hadn't passed since their ...
Collier Jennings is an entertainment journalist with a substantial amount of experience under his belt. Collier, or "CJ" to his friends and family, is a dedicated fan of genre films - particularly ...