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Burnham to promise devolution in first major speech since launching No 10 bid
Andy Burnham is set to place devolution at the heart of his economic agenda as he makes his first major speech since entering the race for Downing Street. The Manchester mayor will use his home turf to outline a vision centered on redistributing power away from Westminster. The move signals that regional autonomy will be a defining pitch of his campaign for the Labour leadership and, ultimately, the premiership.
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Burnham to open a PM's office in Manchester
Andy Burnham has pledged to establish a Prime Minister's office in Manchester if elected, signaling a bold shift in how central government would operate under his leadership. The move is a direct challenge to Westminster's traditional grip on power, positioning the North as a genuine seat of government rather than an afterthought. It is an early signal that devolution would sit at the heart of his pitch to Labour members.
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British firms to get £3,000 for every long-term jobless youngster they hire
The UK government is offering employers £3,000 for every long-term unemployed 18-to-24-year-old they take on, with the scheme launching this week and targeting 60,000 young people over three years. The initiative is part of a broader push to reduce welfare spending while addressing a persistent youth unemployment crisis. For businesses willing to take a chance on young jobseekers, the financial incentive makes hiring from this group significantly more attractive.
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Burnham to give mayors more power in 10-year plan to transform Britain
Andy Burnham is set to outline a decade-long devolution agenda that would shift significant decision-making authority away from Westminster and into the hands of regional mayors and local leaders. The plan centres on distributing economic opportunity more evenly across the country, with Burnham pledging "good growth in every postcode." It marks one of the most ambitious pushes for English devolution in years, with implications for how public services and investment are governed at the local level.
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Andy Burnham confirms he will set up ‘No 10 North’ in Manchester in major policy speech – UK politics live
Andy Burnham has announced plans to establish a "No 10 North" base in Manchester, pledging to deliver the largest redistribution of power in British history if he becomes prime minister. The Greater Manchester mayor used a major policy speech to position himself as a credible challenger for Labour leadership, framing devolution as a central pillar of his political offer. The announcement drew swift criticism from Kemi Badenoch, who used it to contrast her own willingness to face scrutiny with what she called a pattern of question-dodging among rival politicians.
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