Burnham promises more devolution and public control of essential services
Summary
Prime Minister Andy Burnham spoke to the UK Parliament about giving more power to local areas in England and increasing government control over essential services like water and energy. He said mistakes since the 1980s, including centralizing power and privatizing services, hurt the country’s growth, and promised a plan to improve public control later this year.Key Facts
- Andy Burnham became UK Prime Minister on July 20.
- He wants to give more power to regions outside London to help their economies grow.
- Burnham plans to increase public control over essential services such as water and energy.
- He criticized past policies since the 1980s for centralizing political power and privatizing economic power.
- His government will work with local councils to create devolution deals, even where elected mayors are not wanted.
- Burnham’s speech lasted three and a half hours and marked his first address to Parliament since taking office.
- Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch opposed Burnham’s plans, calling them more government control and taxes.
- Burnham mentioned exploring local power sharing models in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
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