00:01Plans to let England's Metro mayors keep a share of income tax and business rates could
00:05change how local services are funded. The government says giving more control over money
00:10raised locally would help leaders to improve transport, housing and skills. Ministers insist
00:16income tax rates would not change for workers. More details are expected to be announced in
00:21the autumn budget, including how funding would be shared fairly between different areas.
00:27Conservatives say there are unanswered questions about whether places with weaker
00:31economies could lose out. The government says support will remain for communities
00:36collecting less tax while also encouraging stronger local growth.
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