04 Jul 2026
issue 04 July 2026
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Absolute mayor
Andy Burnham wants more devolution and elected mayors. Do voters want that?
Absolute mayor Andy Burnham wants more devolution and elected mayors. Do voters want that? – Since 2001 there have been 55 referendums on whether to establish the post of elected mayor. Only in 17 cases was there a majority in favour. – The towns and districts keenest on having an elected mayor were Middlesbrough (84%
04 Jul 2026
issue 04 July 2026
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Absolute mayor
Andy Burnham wants more devolution and elected mayors. Do voters want that?

Labour has promised a ‘fundamental rewiring’ of power. But some areas are years into their devolution journey while others…

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has set out his devolution plans for England that would give metro mayors the powers to spend a share…

We spoke to the Labour Mayor of the West of England, Helen Godwin, and the Conservative Mayor of the Tees Valley, Lord Houchen…

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

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People across Greater Manchester will vote tomorrow for who they want to replace Andy Burnham as mayor.