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devolution of power
Coverage of devolution of power in the Nexus archive.
- Burnham vows seismic shift of power away from London if elected UK leader
Andy Burnham, leading the Labour leadership contest, pledged a 10-year plan to devolve powers over housing, transport, and utilities from Westminster to regional and local authorities. He proposed establishing a 'No. 10 North' in Manchester to coordinate this shift, arguing centralized governance has hindered economic growth and living standards.