Labour to promise biggest ever transfer of powers

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Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has committed to abolishing the House of Lords as part of his reforms Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is promising "the biggest ever transfer of power from Westminster to the British people" if his party wins the next election.
"I'm very keen that all of the recommendations in the report are carried out as quickly as possible," he said, adding the proposals could be implemented within five years of a Labour administration.
The report argues the "continuing over-concentration of power in Westminster and Whitehall is undermining our ability to deliver growth and prosperity for the whole country", creating a "vicious circle".
Other recommendations include: Transfer 50,000 jobs from Whitehall to outside London Give local authorities new fiscal powers to raise revenue Create a legal requirement that decisions must be taken as close as possible to the local community Include Scottish Parliament in international agreements involving Scottish areas Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Labour is expected to confirm the plans in the next manifesto The size and role of the Lords has come under scrutiny in recent years, amid warnings that unelected membership has grown excessive, with about 800 sitting members.