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From Manchester to No. 10: Andy Burnham's devolution revolution — First the UK, then SA?
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Financial Times
· Jun 24, 2026
What a decade covering Burnham reveals
What 10 years covering the Manchester mayor’s many reinventions taught me about the man who wants to lead Britain
Conservative Home
· Jul 10, 2026
Sarah Ingham: ‘Head North’ is where you go looking for a Burnham who needs to shake off some old habits
This 10-point plan for solving Britain’s woes was co-written with ex MP Steve Rotheram. it's the Lennon and McCartney of local politics in ITV Granadaland, Our Steve became the first elected Mayor of Liverpool City Region in 2017 when Our Andy conquered Greater Manchester. The post Sarah Ingham: ‘Head North’ is where you go looking for a Burnham who needs to shake off some old habits appeared first on Conservative Home.
Fortune
· Jun 23, 2026
Britain poised for ‘Manchesterism’ under presumptive next Prime Minister Andy Burnham
Burnham was a popular mayor of Greater Manchester, overseeing a period of rapid regeneration for the city in northern England.
The Economic Times
· Jun 22, 2026
Who is Andy Burnham, the forerunner for UK PM?
Who is Andy Burnham, the forerunner for UK PM?
BBC News
· Jul 1, 2026
Rayner offers support to Burnham's 'vision' to devolve power to communities
Rayner argued the devolution revolution has already begun in England but more needs to be done.
ArcaMax
· Jun 29, 2026
Burnham pledges sweeping devolution in bid for UK leadership
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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Related coverage for "From Manchester to No. 10: Andy Burnham's devolution revolution — First the UK, then SA?": Financial Times — What a decade covering Burnham reveals. Conservative Home — Sarah Ingham: ‘Head North’ is where you go looking for a Burnham who needs to shake off some old habits. Fortune — Britain poised for ‘Manchesterism’ under presumptive next Prime Minister Andy Burnham. The Economic Times — Who is Andy Burnham, the forerunner for UK PM? . BBC News — Rayner offers support to Burnham's 'vision' to devolve power to communities. ArcaMax — Burnham pledges sweeping devolution in bid for UK leadership