Andy Burnham to call for sweeping devolution of power from Whitehall in bid for prime minister
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Pippa Crerar
Summary
Andy Burnham, newly elected Makerfield MP and former Greater Manchester mayor, will deliver a major speech arguing for a radical devolution of power from Whitehall to local communities. He pledges "good growth in every postcode" by giving local authorities more control over decision-making and potentially some tax powers (including business rates). The speech sets out his platform for a potential decade-long tenure as UK prime minister, challenging the current top-down national model of governance in favor of regional and community-led economic growth.
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· 3 pulledAndy Burnham will pledge to deliver 'good growth in every postcode' by overseeing a significant transfer of power out of Whitehall to local communities
Burnham will argue for decision-making to be devolved to regions and communities to drive economic growth locally, replacing the current top-down national model
The former Greater Manchester mayor is understood to be considering handing local authorities some powers over taxes, including business rates
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