Inside Andy Burnham's 10-year economic plan: The big changes he says will revive Britain | TheBriefWire
Inside Andy Burnham's 10-year economic plan: The big changes he says will revive Britain
Published 29 June 2026 ยท europe
Labour leadership hopeful Andy Burnham has unveiled a 10-year economic plan aiming for a significant power shift from Whitehall to local leaders. His vision prioritizes
Labour leadership hopeful Andy Burnham has unveiled a 10-year economic plan aiming for a significant power shift from Whitehall to local leaders. His vision prioritizes devolving control over housing, transport, education, and economic development to metro mayors and local authorities. Burnham argues this decentralization is crucial for reversing sluggish growth, tackling regional inequality, and rebuilding public trust, promising "good growth in every postcode".
Published: June 29, 2026 โข 3:28 PM IST ยท Updated: June 29, 2026 โข 4:03 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Labour leadership hopeful Andy Burnham has unveiled a 10-year economic plan aiming for a significant power shift from Whitehall to local leaders.
His vision prioritizes devolving control over housing, transport, education, and economic development to metro mayors and local authorities.
Burnham argues this decentralization is crucial for reversing sluggish growth, tackling regional inequality, and rebuilding public trust, promising "good growth in every postcode".