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Andy Burnham to pledge ‘good growth in every postcode’ in devolution plan
UK NewsPolitics•June 28, 2026 at 10:30 PMNational

Andy Burnham to pledge ‘good growth in every postcode’ in devolution plan

By Pippa Crerar Political editor•The Guardian - UK News

Makerfield MP on course to be PM will argue for more decision-making in regions and communities as he sets out 10-year platform for governmentAndy Burnham will pledge to deliver “good growth in every postcode” by overseeing a significant transfer of power out of Whitehall to local communities as he sets out his case for a decade as UK prime minister.In his first major speech since winning the Makerfield byelection, Burnham will argue for decision-making to be devolved to regions and communities to drive economic growth locally, replacing the current top-down national model. Continue reading...

Makerfield MP on course to be PM will argue for more decision-making in regions and communities as he sets out 10-year platform for government

Andy Burnham will pledge to deliver “good growth in every postcode” by overseeing a significant transfer of power out of Whitehall to local communities as he sets out his case for a decade as UK prime minister.

In his first major speech since winning the Makerfield byelection, Burnham will argue for decision-making to be devolved to regions and communities to drive economic growth locally, replacing the current top-down national model.

Continue reading...

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