Jim McMahon

Jim McMahon could send in his own appointees to take over decision-making at a London borough.

A government intervention into Peterborough City Council's governance and finances has ended.

Councils in Woking, Medway, Worthing and Eastbourne are to benefit from the government offer.

The devolution minister says Cheshire has been given a "huge opportunity" for local growth and jobs.

Local government experts say councils made all the "easy cuts" years ago and still face shortfalls.

Jim McMahon says it was "only ever a slogan" and would be taken out of his department's name.

The shadow transport secretary recalls previous Conservative promises over HS2 and Northern Powerhouse rail plans.