Andy Burnham's theory of devolution for Britain

Andy Burnham must act boldly, and early, to drive the regional growth agenda

Andy Burnham must act boldly, and early, to drive the regional growth agenda sam.macrory Fri, 10/07/2026 - 14:47 The new prime minister has the opportunity accelerate the government’s devolution revolution. 5 Comment Rt Hon Ed Balls Institute for Government Yes Starmer invited mayors into Downing Street on the third day of his premiership, but did little thereafter. Devolution Growth Regional economic growth Labour Metro mayor Prime minister St…

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Andy Burnham is a lucky politician. And Nigel Farage has just given him another piece of surprising good fortune. The Reform leader’s decision to call a by-election so his voters can express their preference for him over a comedian in a dustbin is more than just a narcissistic farce: it is a blessing for Project Burnham. Just as attention should be focused on a man with neither a mandate nor a manifesto for running the nation, Westminster’s gaze…

Andy Burnham's theory of devolution for Britain

The U.K.'s prime minister in waiting wants to devolve power from London to the nation’s regions. But past efforts have been anything but successful.

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The PM-in-waiting is riding a wave of hope – but his key policy has no chance of bringing equality to a divided nation