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Devolution
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Prime Minister Burnham Announces Income Tax Revenue Sharing for English Mayors
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to grant English mayors a share of local income tax and business rates to reduce reliance on central government funding and boost regional growth.
July 30, 2026
Prime Minister Andy Burnham to Address Social Care, Youth Joblessness, and Regional Power
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to tackle social care, youth unemployment, and devolution, aiming to address long-standing national issues through immediate policy action.
July 25, 2026
Prime Minister Burnham begins term with policy shifts and regional focus
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is prioritizing North Sea oil production and regional devolution while placing a pause on early prison releases during his first week in office.
July 23, 2026
Prime Minister initiates operations at new Manchester government hub
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has begun work at a new government hub in Manchester, aiming to decentralize power from Whitehall while facing criticism from opposition leader Kemi Badenoch.
July 23, 2026
Prime Minister-elect Andy Burnham plans nationwide summer tour
Incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham will embark on a nationwide listening tour in August, with plans to visit communities facing industrial transition like Port Talbot and Aberdeen.
July 16, 2026
Andy Burnham’s bold reform plans dominate national press
Newspapers across the country are highlighting Andy Burnham's ambitious plans to redistribute political power to the north of England following Sir Keir Starmer's resignation.
June 30, 2026
Andy Burnham shines in the spotlight but faces a tight deadline to refine his policy plans
Andy Burnham’s ability to connect with the public and present a clear vision sets him apart, but he faces a narrow window to turn his ambitious decentralization plans into actionable policy.
June 29, 2026
Can Andy Burnham’s devolution strategy spark economic growth?
Andy Burnham proposes a radical shift in UK governance to drive economic growth, citing Greater Manchester's experience as a potential blueprint for national success.
June 29, 2026
Andy Burnham Unveils ‘No 10 North’ Strategy to Decentralize UK Governance
Andy Burnham, the only current Labour candidate for prime minister, has proposed moving key government operations to Manchester to decentralize power and stimulate regional growth.
June 29, 2026
Andy Burnham to Outline Devolution Plans in Key Leadership Speech
Andy Burnham is set to reveal his vision for a "No 10 North" and broad devolution plans in his first major policy speech since declaring his bid for prime minister.
June 29, 2026