Makerfield MP

Andy Burnham faces pressures on public finances, potentially requiring autumn tax rises to fund his 'new direction' for Britain. The UK economy is affected by global energy shocks, unstable bond markets, and rising spending demands.

Andy Burnham is set to propose a devolution plan in a major policy speech, emphasizing 'growth in every postcode' through rebalancing power from London to northern England. He co-authored a book with Steve Rotheram, a Liverpool city region mayor, outlining a 10-point plan to address regional disparities.