Cameron rules out English fiscal devolution in Betts clash

By Dan Peters | 21 November 2014

Prime minister David Cameron has ruled out fiscal devolution for England as he clashed with communities and local government committee chair Clive Betts.

In a heated exchange at a meeting of the House of Commons’ liaison committee yesterday, Mr Cameron rejected Mr Betts’ call for the devolution of fiscal powers.

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