Burnham calls summit of Welsh, Scottish and Northern Irish first ministers
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a summit with the leaders of Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland to discuss economic growth and job creation. The meeting aims to foster cooperation between the devolved governments and the UK government.
Why it matters
This initiative represents a new approach to inter-governmental relations within the UK to address regional economic disparities.
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"
Andy Burnham says he will bring together the leaders of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland in the autumn for a summit to help boost the UK economy.
He made the announcement ahead of a visit to south Wales on Thursday - his first official visit to the country since he became prime minister.
Burnham said he wanted "every leader in this country signed up" to having "good jobs in every community".
No 10 said the first ministers of Wales and Scotland, and the first and deputy first ministers of Northern Ireland will meet the prime minister at the National Economic Council in October.
Former Greater Manchester mayor Burnham took over from Sir Keir Starmer in July, after winning the Makerfield by-election .
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