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Burnham: ‘threadbare’ local government to benefit from ‘biggest rebalancing of power our country has ever seen’

Andy Burnham has pledged to address the “stark imbalance” in resources between local and national government in a bid to promote regional growth.

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In his first major speech since announcing his intention to stand for the Labour leadership, Burham talked of his frustration in his previous role

A new tier of “advanced” mayoral authorities should be granted full fiscal governance and enhanced borrowing powers as part of moves to bolster devolution across England, according to a new paper.

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