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Burnham pledges sweeping devolution in bid for UK leadership

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June 29, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Glittering Generalities

Andy Burnham will pledge the biggest devolution of power in England in modern times in his first major speech since confirming his intention to succeed Keir Starmer as the U.K.’s prime minister. The former Greater Manchester mayor will set out...

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Sweden Herald

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· Jun 29, 2026

Andy Burnham Pledges Devolution and More Power for UK Regions in First Major Speech

Andy Burnham Pledges Devolution and More Power for UK Regions in First Major Speech

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 5, 2026

Vance hopes Burnham delivers ‘structural change’ amid ‘broken’ UK politics

US Vice-President J.D. Vance said Britain had been “failed by its leadership for a long time”, adding that he hoped the country’s next prime minister could deliver the structural change voters were seeking after years of political turmoil. In an interview with the Sunday Times newspaper, Vance said frequent changes of government pointed to deeper problems in British politics. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced last month he ‌would step down after two years in office, paving the way for...

Off The Press

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· Jul 5, 2026

Vance: British Politics ‘Very Broken,’ Pins Hope on Burnham

Vice President JD Vance said Britain has been “failed by its leadership for a long time” and told the “The Sunday Times” he hopes Andy Burnham, the frontrunner to replace outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer, can deliver the “structural change” voters are demanding after a decade of political upheaval in London. The interview, published over []...Click to read more

The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 11, 2026

Burnham Apologises for Labour’s Gaza Failure as UK Readies New Prime Minister

Andy Burnham, set to become Britain's prime minister on July 20, apologised for Labour's initial response to Israel's campaign in Gaza and pledged stronger action. Analysts say the statement falls short of concrete policy change, with arms exports and Palestine Action's proscription unchanged.

Reuters

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· Jun 29, 2026

LIVE: UK's Andy Burnham delivers speech on economy

Andy Burnham delivers a speech on the British economy. The Labour lawmaker expected to replace Keir Starmer as prime minister, will outline his ‌vision for Britain, his office said, promising to change how the nation is governed and make devolving power from London to regions and local communities his flagship proposal. #andyburnham #uk #britain #keirstarmer #labourparty #economy #live #Reuters #News Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/

BizNews

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· Jun 29, 2026

From Manchester to No. 10: Andy Burnham's devolution revolution — First the UK, then SA?

From Manchester to No. 10: Andy Burnham's devolution revolution — First the UK, then SA?

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Related coverage for "Burnham pledges sweeping devolution in bid for UK leadership": Sweden Herald — Andy Burnham Pledges Devolution and More Power for UK Regions in First Major Speech. South China Morning Post — Vance hopes Burnham delivers ‘structural change’ amid ‘broken’ UK politics. Off The Press — Vance: British Politics ‘Very Broken,’ Pins Hope on Burnham. The Eastern Herald — Burnham Apologises for Labour’s Gaza Failure as UK Readies New Prime Minister. Reuters — LIVE: UK's Andy Burnham delivers speech on economy. BizNews — From Manchester to No. 10: Andy Burnham's devolution revolution — First the UK, then SA?