Rayner offers support to Burnham's 'vision' to devolve power to communities
Angela Rayner has expressed support for Andy Burnham's vision of devolving power from Whitehall to local communities. This comes as Burnham is widely expected to succeed Sir Keir Starmer as the next UK Prime Minister.
Why it matters
The potential shift in Labour leadership and policy direction could significantly alter the UK's administrative structure and regional governance.
Image source, PA Media By Joshua Nevett , Political reporter and Richard Wheeler , Political reporter Published 1 July 2026, 15:12 BST Updated 31 minutes ago Angela Rayner has said the next prime minister must go further in giving power to communities, as she backed Andy Burnham's "vision" for devolution.
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