MANCHESTER, England (CN) — Andy Burnham pledged Monday to carry out the biggest transfer of power away from Britain’s central government in decades if he becomes prime minister, arguing the country’s highly centralized political system has held back economic growth and left local communities unable to solve their own problems.
Speaking at Manchester’s People’s History Museum, Burnham used his first major policy address since launching his campaign to succeed Prime Minister Keir Starmer to outline a 10-year plan to devolve powers over housing, transport, utilities, employment and economic development to Britain’s regions and cities.
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