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Burnham to promise devolution in first major speech since launching No 10 bid
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- EPABy Sean Seddon Published14 minutes ago Andy Burnham will give a major policy speech later, his first since launching a bid to become prime minister, in which he will announce plans for a "No 10 North".
- Speaking in Manchester, Burnham is expected to say the body will be tasked with driving growth "across every nation and region of the UK" as he vows to put devolution at the heart of his programme for government.
- He will set out a commitment for a "10-year mission" to raise living standards, as well as proposals on youth employment, in order to "lift Britain back up to where it should be".
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EPABy Sean Seddon Published14 minutes ago Andy Burnham will give a major policy speech later, his first since launching a bid to become prime minister, in which he will announce plans for a "No 10 North".
Speaking in Manchester, Burnham is expected to say the body will be tasked with driving growth "across every nation and region of the UK" as he vows to put devolution at the heart of his programme for government.
He will set out a commitment for a "10-year mission" to raise living standards, as well as proposals on youth employment, in order to "lift Britain back up to where it should be".
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