Labour mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham will address the nation in his first major speech following his bid for prime minister. He will pledge extra funding for local leaders to elected mayors as part of a ten‑year programme he calls ‘revitalising the regions one community at a time’. The plan links devolution to a broader economic programme designed to reshape national growth. Critics fear handing over powers might create safety-net gaps or raise fiscal uncertainties. Burnham also proposes a ‘circuit‑breaker mechanism’ to keep public finances on an even keel. The speech is scheduled for later this week and set the tone ahead of key votes.
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Burnham to promise devolution in first major speech since launching No 10 bid - BBC
Burnham to promise devolution in first major speech since launching No 10 bid BBC
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Burnham's Devolution Revolution Is Fraught With Dangers - Bloomberg.com
Burnham's Devolution Revolution Is Fraught With Dangers Bloomberg.com
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Stephen Fitzgerald interview: Woking's s151 on financial stability, debt, LGR and 'remembering the end user' - Room151
Stephen Fitzgerald interview: Woking's s151 on financial stability, debt, LGR and 'remembering the end user' Room151
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Andy Burnham to lay out economic plans involving funding and devolution to mayors - Yorkshire Post
Andy Burnham to lay out economic plans involving funding and devolution to mayors Yorkshire Post
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Burnham to pledge 'circuit-breaker' for Britain in devolution and economy speech - London Evening Standard
Burnham to pledge 'circuit-breaker' for Britain in devolution and economy speech London Evening Standard