Paul Marinko 08 July 2026

Call for stronger scrutiny of mayors

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UK Mayors (c) Tracy Brabin

Stronger accountability and scrutiny of mayors is needed should they be given greater fiscal powers under an Andy Burnham-led government, according to a left-leaning think-tank.

The Fabian Society said that greater local control over taxation was likely if Burnham becomes Prime Minister later this month as expected.

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