Burnham, early devolution
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Swindon had hoped to join Oxfordshire and Berkshire in one mega-authority but plans have stalled.
English devolution could unlock billions in extra tax receipts and level up long‑overlooked rural economies, according to a new report
Andy Burnham, frontrunner to be Britain’s next Prime Minister, vows strict Labour fiscal discipline while unveiling a “No 10 North” to drive regional devolution, reindustrialisation and higher living standards,
Andy Burnham could be the think tank prime minister. The incoming Labour leader pays a lot of attention to wonks and their sensible ideas for making Britain work better. That’s admirable, but
Scotland’s First Minister has said “rhetoric alone will not cut it” as Andy Burnham, the likely next prime minister, set out his vision to transform Britain.While the new Makerfield MP – the frontrunner to replace Sir Keir Starmer – promised there would be “new opportunities to extend devolution in Scotland,
Angela Rayner launches pitch to lead Burnham’s devolution revolution - In her first major speech since Keir Starmer announced his resignation, former minister warns Britain has ‘been on the wrong path
Perhaps it’s no surprise that the man who made his name as the mayor of Manchester is in favour of more devolution.
Exclusive: Burnham-aligned thinktank calls for devolution of public services including social care, childcare and skills
