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Burnham Pledges Devolution and Public Service Control
•Burnham commits to expanded devolution and public control of essential services, while facing Conservative criticism over government expansion and taxation.
2 September 2026
•Burnham commits to expanded devolution and public control of essential services, while facing Conservative criticism over government expansion and taxation.
•Explore if Burnham's 'Manchesterism' strategy that propelled him to power can effectively reshape Britain's entire economy and regional development.