Andy Burnham to pledge ‘good growth in every postcode’ in devolution plan
Andy Burnham is set to deliver a major speech outlining his platform for government as he prepares to become the UK's next prime minister. He plans to advocate for significant devolution of power to local regions to drive economic growth.
Why it matters
This signals a potential shift in UK governance toward regional decentralization and fiscal autonomy for local authorities.
Andy Burnham is to give a speech in Manchester on Monday in which he will set out his case to become the UK’s next prime minister. Andy Burnham is to give a speech in Manchester on Monday in which he will set out his case to become the UK’s next prime minister. Andy Burnham Andy Burnham to pledge ‘good growth in every postcode’ in devolution plan Makerfield MP on course to be PM will argue for more decision-making in regions and communities as he sets out 10-year platform for government
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