Angela Rayner sets out 'devolution by default' plan for England in speech – watch live

Angela Rayner, the deputy prime minister, unveils plans to give regional mayors sweeping powers to unblock planning delays for major building projects in England after promising a 'devolution by default' approach to handing down authority from Whitehall. The pledge, set out in a white paper, will give regions more planning powers over housing numbers and will identify key developments and infrastructure needed to support growth, from roads to major junctions, water reservoirs, freight and logistics