Andy Burnham, the Labour MP expected to succeed Sir Keir Starmer as prime minister, makes his first speech since Starmer announces his resignation. Burnham tells audiences in Scotland that he would devolve more power to local areas, framing the move as a shift toward greater decentralisation and community empowerment.
Both reports describe Burnham’s core message as transferring more authority away from higher-level decision-making and toward devolved and local structures. He says he wants to “take power away from devolved parliaments” while also empowering communities, suggesting a redistribution of responsibilities rather than a reduction of regional influence.
The proposals are presented as part of Burnham’s wider pitch for how government should operate in Scotland, with an emphasis on local control. The coverage does not specify detailed policy measures or timelines, focusing instead on Burnham’s stated intention to increase decentralisation as part of his prospective premiership.
