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Andy Burnham to Pledge Greater Local Powers and Procurement Changes in Monday Speech
Newly elected MP Andy Burnham will deliver a policy speech on Monday detailing plans to transfer decision-making authority to local authorities. The former Greater Manchester mayor has confirmed his intention to succeed Keir Starmer as prime minister.
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Andy Burnham will pledge the biggest devolution of power in England in modern times during a major policy speech scheduled for Monday. The newly elected Member of Parliament for Makerfield and former Mayor of Greater Manchester plans to set out measures to hand more decision-making powers to local authorities, overhaul procurement to boost British jobs and tackle youth unemployment.
The Japan Times reported that Burnham confirmed his intention to succeed Keir Starmer as Britain’s prime minister.
He is on course to become prime minister next month, just weeks after returning to national politics as a newly elected member of Parliament. ” The speech marks his first major address since announcing his leadership bid.
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