Labour leader Keir Starmer and Deputy Angela Rayner are spearheading efforts to devolve power from Westminster to local authorities in England.

They are meeting with metro mayors, including Sadiq Khan, to discuss plans for decentralization.

The government's goal is to address regional inequality by empowering communities to boost economic growth through devolution.

Plans include introducing a devolution bill and transferring power out of Whitehall.

Devolution in England currently involves 12 areas with deals granting powers over public transport, infrastructure, and employment.

There is support for expanding devolution across the UK.

Collaboration with high-profile mayors, regardless of party politics, is deemed crucial in this new era of devolution led by Starmer.