It follows a run of triumphs in the local elections, including Sadiq Khan defeating Tory opponent Susan Hall to win a historic third term in London and Labour winning the mayoralty of the West Midlands following a close race.
Increasing regional growth will be “top of the agenda” in Labour’s devolution plans if it wins the next general election, Sir Keir will tell the mayors at a meeting in the West Midlands. He also wants local leaders to be a “core part” of building their economies.
But given that shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves has pledged to enact strict “fiscal rules,” it is unlikely.
Before the first meeting, the leader of the Labour Party stated as follows: “The outcome of the local elections shows that the British public is willing to trust this reformed Labour Party.”
“We will work with our Labour mayors to restore that trust by bringing prosperity to all people, wherever.
