Ministers have rejected a devolution bid by three south coast unitaries after the trio turned down the chance to join neighbouring Hampshire’s offer.
Southampton, Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight rejected joining a deal agreed between the Government and Hampshire’s county and districts, and instead submitted proposals for a deal of their own.
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