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Martina Bet, Press Association & Branwen Jones

Andy Burnham says Wales should have 'maximum' devolution

The mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has called for Labour bring in "massive" political reforms, such as "maximum" devolution to Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

During a fringe event on the opening day of the Labour Party conference in Liverpool, the mayor said the party is "odds on now to be the next government" within a year to two. Mr Burnham praised Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer for putting himself in a position where "he can lead us to victory", but insisted the party needs to go "that step further".

He said that Labour reforms could see a proportional electoral system and a "senate of the nations and regions" to replace the House of Lords, and would ensure that every part of Britain would have an "equal voice".

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