The clearest of Andy Burnham’s proposed policies is introducing greater levels of devolution – the handing over of more power ...

Those working in the property and real estate sector are well versed in the challenges that arise from the enduring disconnect between political cycles and development timelines. Elections, whether ...

All of Lancashire's 15 councils are due to be scrapped within the next year Calls are growing for Lancashire's devolution plans to be accelerated. The current proposal is for the Red Rose county to ...

Calls are growing for Lancashire's devolution plans to be accelerated. The current proposal is for the Red Rose county to have an elected mayor in 2028 following a major shake-up of local government ...

Our economy doesn’t work for ordinary people because we have been on the wrong path for far too long. The consequences have been corrosive: a loss of trust in institutions, people feeling left behind ...

EVERY NEW British prime minister’s first day is the same. The audience with the king. Helicopters filming the motorcade. The speech outside 10 Downing Street. Inside, the handshake with the cabinet ...

Exclusive: Burnham-aligned thinktank calls for devolution of public services including social care, childcare and skills Mayors should be given power over a wide range of public services, including ...

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In his first speech as prime minister in waiting, Andy Burnham promised he would achieve “good growth in every postcode” and spearhead the “biggest rebalancing of power” in political history. Keir ...

However, Sir Sadiq warned that he will challenge Mr Burnham if his decisions do not serve the capital's interests. Mr Burnham, who is poised to enter Downing Street within weeks, has long championed ...

LONDON, June 30 (Reuters Breakingviews) - If Andy Burnham’s “Manchesterism” pitch to give local authorities greater powers is a long-term strategy to reshape British politics and his own Labour Party, ...