Burnham calls summit of first ministers of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a summit with the leaders of Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland to address economic growth and job creation. The meeting is scheduled for October at the National Economic Council.
Why it matters
The summit highlights efforts to coordinate economic policy across the UK's devolved nations to combat regional inequality and the cost-of-living crisis.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Andy Burnham says he wants "every leader in this country signed up" to having "good jobs in every community"
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