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Andy Burnham to Outline Devolution Plan in First Major Leadership Speech
Burnham will argue for shifting power and funding from Whitehall, with regional mayors gaining more control over housing, welfare and education, The Times said.
- On Monday, Labour leadership candidate Andy Burnham will outline his economic agenda in his first major speech, arguing for a radical devolution of power and money away from Whitehall.
- Burnham plans to give regional mayors greater control over social housing, welfare, and post-16 education, seeking to shift power away from London to stimulate regional economic growth.
- In the book Head North, co-authored with Steve Rotheram, Burnham argues for a "more balanced approach, where councils and mayors were dealt some cards too," criticizing the current system where leaders go "on bended knee" to Westminster.
- As the sole candidate for the Labour leadership, Burnham is set to enter Downing Street in three weeks, while the former Greater Manchester mayor evaluates his future cabinet appointments.
- Speculation surrounds the cabinet, with Chancellor Rachel Reeves potentially stepping down, as some trade unionists and city traders have urged against appointing Energy Secretary Miliband due to his net zero policy concerns.
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Burnham to Reveal Devolution Push in First Speech, Times Reports
Andy Burnham is expected to unveil a raft of plans focusing on devolving powers and money from central government to England’s regions in his first major policy speech since announcing he would stand for leadership of the Labour party.
·New York, United States
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Andy Burnham to set out economic vision in first major speech of leadership bid
A long-standing proponent of devolution, Mr Burnham will set out plans to boost economic growth by giving regional mayors more control.
·London, United Kingdom
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Ex-minister not ruling out leadership bid yet
Former defence minister Al Carns has said a major economics speech due to be given by Andy Burnham will help him decide whether to challenge the Labour leadership favourite. The Labour MP for Birmingham Selly Oak said he hoped to hear "really clear and concise outcomes" for where Burnham sees the…
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