Will Andy Burnham's devolution plan raise economic growth?

Will Andy Burnham's devolution plan raise economic growth?

BBC Verify has looked at what impact further devolution could be expected to have on the UK.

29 Jun, 19:33

Burnham Unveils Devolution Plan

Andy Burnham has laid his plan for devolving power away from Westminster over the next decade, pledging a ‘No 10 for the north’ and ‘growth in every postcode’. Plus: Trump has announced new peace talks with Iran, and we discuss the new Democratic Socialists taking the US by storm. With Michael Walker, Barry Malone & […]

29 Jun, 18:36

Andy Burnham to pledge ‘good growth in every postcode’ in devolution plan

Makerfield MP on course to be PM will argue for more decision-making in regions and communities as he sets out platform for government Andy Burnham will pledge to deliver “good growth in every postcode” by overseeing a significant transfer of power out of Whitehall to local communities as he sets out his case to become the UK’s next prime minister. In his first major speech since winning the Makerfield byelection, Bu…

28 Jun, 21:30