Burnham’s devolution revolution

伯恩汉姆的权力下放革命

The Story

2026-07-29

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Andy Burnham’s plans to shift power out of London are already taking shape, with No 10 North open for business in Manchester. The city sees yet more political action tomorrow, with Labour expected to win Britain’s biggest ever by-election and usher in a new mayor. But what will Burnham’s plans for devolution really mean for the country?   This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestory Guest: Darryl Morris, presenter, Times Radio. Host: Manveen Rana. Producer: Olivia Case. We want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.com Read more: Andy Burnham vows to put practical education on par with academia Further listening: Can Burnham learn from Starmer's mistakes? Photo: Getty Images. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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