Two data centres in London commuter belt to be looked at by Angela Rayner in move to boost jobs [Video]

Plans for two data centres in London’s commuter belt are to be looked at by Levelling-up Secretary Angela Rayner as part of moves to boost jobs.

The Deputy Prime Minister is “recovering two appealed planning applications” for the data centres in Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire.

She is also writing to local mayors and the Office for Investment to ensure that any investment opportunity with important planning considerations that comes across their desks is brought to her attention, as well as Rachel Reeves’.

Ms Rayner said: “Our country is under new management and a new era for economic growth will be built on secure foundations.

“The Chancellor and I will work in lockstep to kickstart the economy, unleashing housebuilding and powering local growth.

“Change starts now. We will unblock the bottlenecks and drive forward a transformational package to build the homes people need.”

Earlier, Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones flagged …