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Andy Burnham is poised to shake up Labour’s leadership race with a sweeping plan centered on devolution, economic renewal, and regional empowerment. He’s proposing a “No 10 in the North” to shift power from Westminster, boost “good growth,” and rebuild public trust by giving mayors control over housing, welfare, and education. His agenda also includes prioritizing British procurement, expanding apprenticeships, and reforming education to bridge the academic-technical divide. While Labour pushes for unity around manifesto pledges, internal debates simmer over policy direction — especially economic and environmental strategy. The Conservatives dismiss his vision as a distraction, arguing it sidesteps urgent issues like taxes and national security.

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