Power Shift: Will Burnham’s Big Plan Work

Power shift: Will Burnham’s big plan work

Barring any last-minute surprises, Andy Burnham will become prime minister three weeks today. But what is his 10-year mission for the country and how will he achieve it? In his first major speech i…

Why Andy Burnham’s radical plan depends on the Treasury being a chum of devolution

Andy Burnham has constructed his recognition on championing regional devolution – as Higher Manchester’s mayor he was once celebrated because the “king of the north”. If, as now turns out most probably, he turns into top minister subsequent month, a “devolution blitz” is predicted to observe. However it’ll best be triumphant if Burnham can convey the Treasury with him. Burnham’s distinctive mixture of enjoy in cupboard, shadow cupboard and as ma…