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Andy Burnham, devolution of power

What we know about Andy Burnham’s devolution plans

In his first speech as prime minister in waiting, Andy Burnham promised he would achieve “good growth in every postcode” and spearhead the “biggest rebalancing of power” in political history.

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Introducing 'No. 10 North': U.K.'s Likely Next Prime Minister Andy Burnham Lays Out Devolution Plans

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Will Andy Burnham's devolution plan raise economic growth?

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Steve Reed backs Andy Burnham’s plans to ‘go further and faster’ on devolution

Steve Reed has backed Andy Burnham’s plans to “go further and faster” on devolution, which the minister said would build on the “fantastic start” made by Sir Keir Starmer’s Government.

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What is Andy Burnham’s economic and political blueprint for Britain?

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Burnham to take Britain back to the 1970s

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Scottish government has 'no idea' what Burnham's devolution plan involves

Burnham, who is expected to succeed Sir Keir Starmer as prime minister, has vowed to decentralise governance away from Westminster and Holyrood to "power up" all parts of the UK.

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Burnham plans to ‘rewire’ British state to improve people’s lives across UK

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Power shift: Will Burnham's big plan work?

Burnham Pledges Fiscal Discipline, Regional Devolution In First Major Speech As PM Frontrunner

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,

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'Rhetoric alone will not cut it' says Swinney as Burnham pledges more devolution

The First Minister’s comments come as Andy Burnham made his first speech after Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation.

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Burnham to promise devolution in first major speech since launching No 10 bid

The favourite to be the next prime minister will set out his economic vision in a speech in Manchester.

Andy Burnham wants to turbocharge devolution. He’ll have to convince the Treasury

But if Burnham wants to turbocharge his ambitions by prioritising fiscal devolution – specifically giving tax-raising powers to local government – he must do more than choose the right chancellor. He must win over a Treasury that has long been sceptical of increased autonomy for regional and local government.

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United Kingdom: Devolution vision and economic trade-offs – Standard Chartered

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.

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What Is Devolution & Why Is Everyone Talking About It?

You may have noticed that there's lots in the news lately about the political issue of devolution. But what is devolution, and why is everyone talking about it right now? Here's everything you need to know. Devolution is the name given to the way that ...

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What do people think of devolution after 25 years?

It has been 25 years since the start of Welsh devolution Monday 6 May marks 25 years since the first election to Cardiff Bay and the start of Welsh devolution. It followed a referendum two years earlier where a narrow majority of voters backed setting up ...

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Burnham is about to spread Scotland’s devolution disaster across England

At the start, devolution north of the border was fascinating – because it was to be the rebirth of a Scottish Parliament after centuries of absence. There was a kaleidoscope of parties and celebrations, mixed with just the right amount of Royal pageantry. But in essence it was all phoney.