How would PM-in-waiting Andy Burnham change Britain?
Andy Burnham has set out his vision for the UK, in his first big policy speech since launching a bid to replace Keir Starmer as prime minister. The Makerfield MP confirmed he would set up ‘No 10 North’ and pledged to ‘bring about the biggest rebalancing of power the country has ever seen’. Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian’s north of England editor, Josh Halliday
TL;DR
- Andy Burnham has presented his vision for the UK in a major policy speech.
- He is bidding to replace Keir Starmer as prime minister.
- Burnham plans to establish 'No 10 North'.
- He aims to bring about the biggest rebalancing of power in the country's history.
- The speech was covered by Lucy Hough in conversation with Josh Halliday, the Guardian's north of England editor.