A BITTER row continues about how powers should be devolved to the Yorkshire region.

A deal to include Bradford stalled after councils, MPs and the Government failed to agree on the area to be covered.

Councillor Peter Box (pictured), chairman of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, which had proposed a deal for the so-called Leeds City Region, said they were now open to the idea of a Yorkshire-wide deal, with a Yorkshire mayor overseeing various combined authorities.

He said: “I want to see a White Rose Brexit, ideally based around the Leeds City Region but possibly across the whole of Yorkshire to ensure we can play our full role at the economic and geographical heart of the Northern Powerhouse.”

Northern Powerhouse Minister Andrew Percy has said this idea would not be allowed under the current rules.