Burnham promises to shift power away from London and drive…

Burnham promises to shift power away from London and drive economic growth

29.06.2026 16:01 HotInfo

Andy Burnham delivered his first major policy speech on Monday, June 29, since launching his bid for Downing Street. The favourite to succeed Keir Starmer promised a new direction for the United Kingdom and the largest transfer of power away from Whitehall in the modern era. El Pais ↗

Burnham wants to move part of the prime minister's office operations to Manchester and create a northern base referred to as "No 10 North." His plan rests on greater powers for mayors, regions and local communities. He also speaks of a decade-long mission to raise living standards and of growth in every postcode. Tagesspiegel ↗

Recent political developments have so far worked in his favour. Starmer remains an MP for Holborn and St Pancras after resigning, but is not expected to play a significant role in the cabinet. Darren Jones announced he will not challenge Burnham for the Labour Party leadership, and after speaking with him said he was reassured by his economic plans. Burnham has already chosen James Purnell as his chief of staff. n-tv ↗

The future composition of the government remains an open question. Rachel Reeves backed Burnham as the future prime minister, although reports have emerged that he could replace her as Chancellor of the Exchequer and offer her a lower position. At the same time, pressure is growing on Burnham to maintain climate commitments within his economic programme. info.cz ↗

Britain is thus heading toward another change at the head of government. Burnham could become the seventh prime minister in ten years, taking over a country marked by economic troubles, regional inequalities and political instability following Brexit. RTE News ↗

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