Andy Burnham warned 'don't level down London' as tens of thousands of jobs to be axed in Whitehall
Local government officials are warning potential future Prime Minister Andy Burnham against 'leveling down' London to fund regional development. The concerns center on the potential loss of thousands of Whitehall jobs and reduced investment in the capital.
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This reflects the political tension between regional economic growth and the preservation of London's status as a central economic hub.
Nicholas Cecil , Chief Reporter @ nicholascecil | Madelaine Dowds | Niva Yadav 2 minutes ago COMMENTS Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories, opinion and expert analysis
The article heavily features quotes from Conservative councillors criticizing the Labour-aligned devolution plans.
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