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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Richard Partington and Jessica Elgot

What is Andy Burnham’s economic and political blueprint for Britain?

Andy Burnham speaking at a lectern
Burnham set out his vision in a speech in Manchester on Monday. Photograph: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Andy Burnham’s speech at the People’s History Museum in Manchester was the first time we saw the man likely to be Britain’s next prime minister set out his vision for power.

He promised “good growth in every postcode” in a speech that focused on a significant transfer of power out of Whitehall to local communities and a new economic vision. But what might this mean in practice?

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