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Doubt over future of devolution despite positive meetings with ministers
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manchestereveningnews.co.ukNegotiations over giving Greater Manchester more powers are going well, but there is 'some doubt' about the future of devolution, Andy Burnham has said.
Local leaders were told of encouraging 'noises' from Treasury officials as the city-region bids to get full control of funding like that of Scotland and Wales.
The mayor also spoke of 'very positive' meetings with ministers and senior civil servants about post-16 skills and technical education being run locally.
However, as the Conservative leadership contest continues this summer, there is some uncertainty as to what the next Prime Minister's government will do.
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