Andy Burnham to unveil major plans for country if he becomes PM

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAndy Burnham is scheduled to unveil his economic agenda on Monday, advocating for a radical devolution of power and financial control from Whitehall. His plans include granting regional mayors enhanced authority over social housing, welfare, and post-16 education to boost economic growth. Burnham, a long-standing proponent of decentralisation, has previously criticised the current system for forcing regional leaders to seek approval from Westminster. If unopposed, Burnham is anticipated to become Labour leader on 17 July, with a potential handover to Prime Minister on 20 July. Cabinet discussions are underway, with Rachel Reeves reportedly not continuing as Chancellor, and Ed Miliband and Shabana Mahmood being considered for key positions, while Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis has publicly backed Burnham. In fullAndy Burnham set to announce his economic vision for the country in first major speechThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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