“Devolution for the north-east of England is “off the table”, communities secretary Sajid Javid has said.
Plans for the area’s first directly elected mayor have been scrapped and the relevant legislation withdrawn.
On Tuesday four of the seven North East Combined Authority councils decided to halt plans amid fears over post-Brexit funding from the government.
Mr Javid was “very disappointed” they had voted against the “ambitious and far-reaching devolution deal”, he said.
Sunderland, Durham, Gateshead and South Tyneside councils said they were not satisfied with reassurances over funding following the UK’s decision to leave the European Union.
Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland councils said they remained committed to the plan.”
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