Likely PM looks to surpass Starmer’s ‘devolution revolution’, redistributing more power away from Westminster to regions like Manchester

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EXCLUSIVE: The Makerfield MP will pledge devolution will be 'at the heart of Downing Street', as he sets out his vision for Britain ahead of an expected coronation as Prime…

Meanwhile, the former Manchester mayor continues to mull his future cabinet

Andy Burnham is set to unveil plans to transfer power from Whitehall to a “Number 10 in the North" in a speech in Manchester.

Andy Burnham, the newly elected MP, will on Monday pledge to give Britain the “circuit-breaker it needs” in a major speech unveiling his plans for devolution and the economy

The former mayor of Greater Manchester will make the case for devolution and argue that Britain needs a ‘circuit breaker’

Makerfield MP on course to be PM will argue for more decision-making in regions and communities as he sets out platform for government

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 to push for more local decision-making in a major speech after returning to national politics.

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. …

Former Manchester mayor on course to be PM sets out 10-year platform for government

Andy Burnham is giving his first big speech in Manchester this morning, pledging to move power and money North.

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAndy Burnham is scheduled to deliver his…

Makerfield MP and hopeful prime minister to pledge ‘growth in every postcode’

Andy Burnham, who is likely to be Britain's next prime minister, is announcing plans to give more powers to local government as part of efforts to spread wealth and economic growth

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

‘We’re stuck in a rut’: during a speech in Manchester he outlined plans, if he does become PM, to move some operations to the northern city.

MANCHESTER, June 29 — Veteran Labour politician Andy Burnham, who is set to succeed outgoing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, vowed today to “bring about the biggest rebalancing...

Andy Burnham, frontrunner for UK Prime Minister, vows to rebalance power and devolve government if he succeeds Keir Starmer. Learn about his plans for a "s

Andy Burnham has laid out plans for devolving power away from London and toward regional governments in his first major policy speech since rejoining the House of Commons. Burnham…