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Andy Burnham's theory of devolution for Britain
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, has proposed decentralizing power from central government in London to regional authorities across Britain. Previous devolution initiatives in the U.K. have not achieved their stated objectives, according to historical record.
Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/08/uk-pm-andy-burnham-devolution-manchester.html
