Andy Burnham is expected to set out sweeping proposals for devolving powers and funding from the UK central government to England’s regions in his first major policy speech, according to multiple reports. The planned address comes after Burnham confirms he intends to seek the Labour Party leadership and succeed Keir Starmer as prime minister. Across the outlets, the focus of the speech is described as a “raft” of devolution measures, with an emphasis on transferring both responsibilities and resources to regional bodies across England. Bloomberg and the Financial Post both report that the speech is Burnham’s first substantial policy moment since his announcement to pursue the premiership, positioning devolution as a central theme of his bid. One report characterizes the package as the biggest devolution of power in England in modern times. The accounts do not provide further detailed policy breakdowns in the excerpts, but they converge on the timing and overall direction of the proposals: a significant shift in how power and money are allocated between Westminster and England’s regions.