I agree with my hon. Friend.

One reason why mid-Wales has one of highest shared prosperity fund allocations in the country is precisely because we have taken rurality

I pay tribute to David Wright and North Warwickshire Borough Council, because they have done a fantastic job, particularly during covid,

The Department is delivering the Government’s plan to empower local leaders, including offering devolution deals by 2030 to anywhere in E

I praise the proactive approach that East Staffordshire Borough Council has taken, which includes working cross-party to build consensus.

I will look very closely at them.

The hon. Lady talks about Scottish public spending.

I thank the hon.

The hon.

At the same time as making an amusing point, the hon. Gentleman makes a very important point.