The West Midlands Mayor salary has been revealed - what do you think?

The West Midlands Metro Mayor is expected to be paid an annual salary of around £79,000, it can be revealed.

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But there will be no allowance set aside for a deputy mayor, according to a report due to be released tomorrow.

A report to the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) details the findings of an Independent Remuneration Panel tasked with advising the authority over the mayor's allowance.

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