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Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham accuses Tony Blair of dismissing working-class struggles and warns the former PM’s economic policies deepened regional divides. The clash exposes a widening rift in Labour’s leadership over inequality and devolution.
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has pledged adherence to government borrowing caps, aiming to reassure investors and curb rising borrowing costs. The move comes as UK regional leaders face mounting pressure to demonstrate financial prudence despite economic headwinds.
Labour’s top three figures undermined Keir Starmer just hours after the King’s Speech, deploying a coordinated strategy that left the PM exposed on tax and public sector reform. Sources reveal the exact timeline of events that forced Downing Street into damage control.
Andy Burnham’s growing influence is redefining the balance of power outside London. Fresh polling suggests his regional strategy could position him as the next Labour leader — and possibly prime minister. A leaked dossier reveals internal Labour Party discussions about his potential candidacy.
Legislation to create the Hampshire and Solent Combined County Authority has passed its first major parliamentary test, unlocking £1.3bn in devolved funding. The authority will take control of transport, skills and housing from Whitehall by 2025, bypassing regional mayor elections until 2028.