Archive · 31 Jul 2026
UK Prime Minister Grants English Mayors Income Tax Share
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced that mayors in England will get a share of the income tax money they collect.
This is the first time English mayors will keep more of the tax money they raise.
The plan is part of a bigger effort to give more power to local leaders instead of the national government.
Mayors will start getting this money next spring, beginning with business rates.
The policy only applies to England for now, but similar ideas will be discussed with Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
The goal is to help local leaders build better roads, homes, and jobs in their communities.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham will give English mayors a share of income tax revenue for the first time.
The move is part of a broader devolution plan to decentralise power from London to regional leaders.
Mayors will receive a greater share of locally generated revenues starting next spring, beginning with business rates.
The policy applies only to England; similar outcomes will be pursued with devolved governments in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Devolution remains uneven, with only about half of England’s population living in areas with mayoral powers.
- Who
- Andy Burnham, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
- What
- Granting English mayors a share of income tax revenue
- When
- Effective next spring, with details in the fiscal budget later this year
- Where
- England, with potential similar outcomes in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland
- Why
- To decentralise power and give local leaders resources to improve public transport, build homes, and create jobs
- Prime Minister
- Andy Burnham
- Policy
- Income tax share for mayors
- Effective date
- Next spring
- Scope
- England only
- Devolution program
- Number 10 North