Andy Burnham to pledge ‘good growth in every postcode’ in devolution plan

Andy Burnham, fresh off winning the Makerfield byelection and positioned as a potential future prime minister, is unveiling his platform. According to The Guardian, he'll pledge to deliver good growth in every postcode by moving significant power from central government to regions and communities. His argument: replace top-down national decision-making with localized leadership to drive economic growth where people actually live.

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