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Andy Burnham, early devolution

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Andy Burnham should pursue a devolution ‘big bang’
Andy Burnham, who as of tomorrow will be the UK prime minister, is the latest politician to discuss devolving political power and the need to reduce regional inequalities. His grandiose “growth in every postcode” phrase joins a long list that includes former prime minister Boris Johnson’s “levelling up” and former chancellor George Osborne’s “northern powerhouse”.

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Will Andy Burnham's devolution plan raise economic growth?
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Andy Burnham wants to turbocharge devolution. He’ll have to convince the Treasury
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BBC Radio 4 presenter Edward Stourton dies aged 68
Broadcaster and journalist Edward Stourton has died aged 68, the BBC has said.

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Burnham to meet King and enter Downing Street - with big cabinet announcements expected
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After flicking through the pages of the publication, she found an original, signed print that had remained tucked safely inside the book for 46 years.

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Andy Burnham to become UK’s seventh prime minister after a decade of political turmoil
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20hOpinion

Burnham must let cities go bust if devolution is to succeed

Devolution of economic powers has the potential to unlock stronger growth but there is nothing inevitable about its success. It will stand or fall on its execution, the incentives it creates and the fiscal discipline it requires.
18d

England’s mayors should be given sweeping new powers, says devolution expert

Exclusive: Burnham-aligned thinktank calls for devolution of public services including social care, childcare and skills
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10dOpinion

Devolution has no easy answers on ‘fairness’

Andy Burnham says this devolution will create “a new sense of agency, possibility and hope”. He will find enthusiastic supporters in his Labour Party and among economists not just from the centre-left.
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13dOpinion

Burnham’s devolution plan will not cure the economy

But at least there is agreement that there is some upside to this strand of Burnham’s economic agenda. The same cannot be said for devolution, even fiscal devolution. Not that you would know it from what Burnham says.
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Angela Rayner launches pitch to lead Burnham’s devolution revolution

Angela Rayner launches pitch to lead Burnham’s devolution revolution - In her first major speech since Keir Starmer announced his resignation, former minister warns Britain has ‘been on the wrong path
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'Time is now' for more devolution, Burnham warned

The time could not be better for the incoming Prime Minister to move further and faster on devolution, a leading think tank has said on the day Andy Burnham took leadership of his party.
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Huge opportunities for devolution as Hampshire and Solent Combined County Authority, backed by £1.3bn fund, gets going, says chief executive

Today sees the first meeting of a new authority that could unlock millions of pounds for the region
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