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Burnham's plans are a warning to Whitehall, minister says
Key takeaways
- Darren Jones, the chief secretary to the prime minister, said at an event in London he backed the devolution proposals Burnham had set out earlier this week.
- In a speech, Jones said "Westminster must trust local leaders to make the right decisions" and suggested government departments could "shrink" if Burnham becomes prime minister.
- He said he liked Burnham's idea of "No 10 North" but urged Sir Keir Starmer's successor to "strengthen the centre" as well by creating a department for the prime minister in London.
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PA Media By Joshua Nevett Political reporter Published11 minutes ago Andy Burnham's plans to oversee the biggest ever transfer of power from central government to local leaders are a "clear warning" to Whitehall, a cabinet minister has said.
Darren Jones, the chief secretary to the prime minister, said at an event in London he backed the devolution proposals Burnham had set out earlier this week.
In a speech, Jones said "Westminster must trust local leaders to make the right decisions" and suggested government departments could "shrink" if Burnham becomes prime minister.
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