Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerThe Sydney Morning Herald logoThe Sydney Morning Herald logoAdvertisementWorldAndy BurnhamAndy Burnham, who is likely to be the next U.K. Prime Minister after Keir Starmer resigned a week ago, pledged Monday to hand greater autonomy to local leaders in a “circuit-breaker” for the sclerotic British state.Updated June 30, 2026 — 7:46am,first published 7:43amLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon2:04Volpato reveals passport dash for eligibility switchVideo icon0:24Naomi Osaka enters Wimbledon in kimono gown inspired by Quentin TarantinoVideo icon1:05Sinner survives five-set Wimbledon scareVideo icon0:33Brazil advance with 96th-minute winnerAdvertisementThe Sydney Morning Herald logoTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe Sydney Morning HeraldThe AgeBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe Sydney Morning HeraldContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe
Andy Burnham says he's going to give Britain the 'circuit-breaker it needs'
Andy Burnham, who is likely to be the next U.K. Prime Minister after Keir Starmer resigned a week ago, pledged Monday to hand greater autonomy to local leaders in a “circuit-breaker” for the sclerotic British state.
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