A pressure group of Northern Tory MPs today will announce its “Manifesto for the North” in order to influence the next Conservative manifesto as the region will be “kingmakers” for the next election.
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His group called for several commitments, including the devolution of tax responsibilities to local mayors, which have already been rejected by ministers. Mr Stevenson added,"Our manifesto outlines a vision for a revitalised North, a region that can not only match the prosperity of the South but can lead in many areas.
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