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As part of their devolution deal, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight councils have announced that they reject the government’s proposal to have a directly elected mayor.
The local authorities have laid out their recommendations concerning the delivery of low-cost housing, funding for vital infrastructures and the local decision making process, but argue Whitehall’s request for the election of a ‘metro mayor’ is not suitable for diverse rural areas.
Councillor Roy Perry, leader of Hampshire County Council, said: “The government has said many times, as they roll out devolution across England, that there is no one-size fits all model. So what is this obsession with 'Metro-Mayors'?’
Perry also pointed out that in Britain the prime minister is not directly elected but drawn from representatives in parliament.
He added: “That is the model, that has been used for devolution in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and it seems to be totally appropriate in England.”
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