The introduction of so-called ‘metro mayors’ across the North of England would help to close the north-south economic divide, according to a business lobby group.

London and its surrounding areas account for more than one third of the UK’s economic activity, yet the combined output of the major Northern cities provides just a fifth, while there are also major disparities in the levels of regeneration and research spend per person between the two areas.

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