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Andy Burnham Set to Attend Glasgow Games Opening Ceremony in First Official Visit as PM
Burnham will outline plans for a genuine partnership with devolved governments as he begins his first in-person talks with Scotland and Wales leaders.
- On Thursday, Prime Minister Andy Burnham arrived in Glasgow for his first official visit to Scotland, attending the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony at the Hydro with King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
- Burnham is scheduled to meet Scottish First Minister John Swinney and First Minister of Wales, Rhun ap Iorwerth, after reportedly telling Swinney they must 'agree to disagree' on independence during a Tuesday phone call.
- Despite constitutional disagreements, Burnham pledged to work collaboratively with devolved governments to foster a 'new kind of politics,' emphasizing practical measures like VAT cuts on electricity bills to address the cost of living.
- First Minister of Wales, Rhun ap Iorwerth, noted the meeting underlines Wales' case for 'parity of powers,' while Downing Street faced criticism for refusing to let Burnham speak to Scottish print media, providing only a 'read out.'
- This visit marks Burnham's third day in office as he attempts to rewire the Westminster-centric system, though critics argue his avoidance of local journalists mirrors Sir Keir Starmer's strategy, questioning his 'reset' pledges.
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