Lancashire and Essex to have elected mayors as Burnham pushes devolution

Lancashire and Essex are set to become the latest regions in England to have elected mayors as part of a broader push for devolution championed by Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan. This move is expected to give these areas more control over their local affairs and could potentially lead to other southern regions and the Midlands following suit. The implications are significant, as this could reshape local governance and empower regional authorities to better tailor policies to their unique needs, marking a step forward in the UK's efforts to decentralize power.