The prime minister says the move will give power to "every postcode" but critics say the plans lack detail.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham will give all mayors of city regions in England a share of income tax revenue for the first time, as part of his drive to transfer power from Westminster to local leaders. Burnham will also allow English strategic authorities to keep some cash from business rates collected in their areas, and gain greater control over services such as housing, transport, skills. The government has not yet decided the exact portion of taxes mayors will get, with more details to be announced when Chancellor John Healey delivers his first budget in the autumn. Opposition parties said the plans lacked detail and could lead to areas with weaker economies losing out on funding. But Burnham said the move would "make good" on his pledge to "bring power home" to "every postcode in the country". "Under our plans, more of the taxes raised in a community will stay in that community," the prime minister added. First Secretary of State Louise Haigh told BBC Radio 4's Today programme areas without mayors would also benefit from investment because devolution powers would be held by new strategic authorities across England. Strategic authorities bring together local councils to control regional issues such as transport and economic development, with decisions taken collectively by council leaders rather than a single elected mayor.