Britain on course for five-year overshoot of flagship policy, says analyst group as interventionist new Prime Minister prepares to take over

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Burnham will outline his vision on Monday, promising to move power to the UK’s regions with a push on industry, housing and infrastructure.

Andy Burnham, poised to lead Labour, will unveil a plan to shift power from London to Britain's regions, aiming to boost living standards through reindustrialisation and housing. …

Britain's expected next prime minister unveils 10-year plan to boost growth

The UK's incoming prime minister has interesting ideas but short-termism is a feature of national politics today

Andy Burnham is proposing to hand local mayors outside London more power, in a 10-year plan that includes a throwback to 1970s-style economic policies.

Britain on course for five-year overshoot of flagship policy, says analyst group as interventionist new Prime Minister prepares to take over