Burnham says he wants to offer more ‘regional empowerment’ ahead of devolution summit – UK politics live
Summary
Andy Burnham said he wants to discuss the next stage of devolution at a meeting in Glasgow with the leaders of Scotland and Wales. He plans to promote regional empowerment within the nations, rather than focus mainly on transferring powers between parliaments, and said economic uncertainty limited the ambition of his first budget.Key Facts
- Burnham is chairing a meeting of the national economic council in Glasgow.
- Scottish First Minister John Swinney and Welsh First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth are attending the meeting.
- Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O’Neill will not attend; officials will represent Northern Ireland instead.
- The DUP vetoed O’Neill’s attendance amid an ongoing dispute over Drumcree.
- Downing Street said devolution should empower local places and communities to support growth and access to opportunities.
- Burnham said his first budget was less radical than he wanted because of economic uncertainty.
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