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Andy Burnham: “I will lead a decade-long plan to transform Britain by transferring power out of Whitehall and giving regions the…”

On the recordJuly 20, 2026
I will lead a decade-long plan to transform Britain by transferring power out of Whitehall and giving regions the ability to control essential utilities, transport and housing.
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Andy Burnham
Labour Party

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On his vision for devolution in Britain.

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