Burnham, early devolution
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Swindon had hoped to join Oxfordshire and Berkshire in one mega-authority but plans have stalled.
English devolution could unlock billions in extra tax receipts and level up long‑overlooked rural economies, according to a new report
Andy Burnham, frontrunner to be Britain’s next Prime Minister, vows strict Labour fiscal discipline while unveiling a “No 10 North” to drive regional devolution, reindustrialisation and higher living standards,
Andy Burnham could be the think tank prime minister. The incoming Labour leader pays a lot of attention to wonks and their sensible ideas for making Britain work better. That’s admirable, but
Angela Rayner launches pitch to lead Burnham’s devolution revolution - In her first major speech since Keir Starmer announced his resignation, former minister warns Britain has ‘been on the wrong path
Exclusive: Burnham-aligned thinktank calls for devolution of public services including social care, childcare and skills
Perhaps it’s no surprise that the man who made his name as the mayor of Manchester is in favour of more devolution.
Standard Chartered Bank’s Chief Economist for Europe and UK, Christopher Graham, reviews Andy Burnham’s plan to make devolution a central pillar of his premiership.
