Andy Burnham pledges utility devolution and ‘No 10 North’
Labour MP Andy Burnham, widely seen as the UK’s likely next prime minister, has set out a ten‑year mission to devolve power from Whitehall. He pledged to shift political decision‑making to the regions and vowed to deliver the largest council‑house‑building programme in decades. Burnham said he would give local authorities greater control over water, energy […]
Andy Burnham’s Makerfield by‑election win threatens to upend UK Labour leadership
The Makerfield by‑election on 17 June, triggered by a Labour MP’s retirement, could return Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham to Parliament and set the stage for a challenge to Labour leader Keir Starmer. The by‑election comes as Labour’s… You must be a Premium Subscriber to read this. You must be a Premium Subscriber to view this content. You […]