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Burnham to promise devolution in first major speech since launching No 10 bid

Burnham to promise devolution in first major speech since launching No 10 bid
BBC Politics Monday 29 June 2026, 02:52 UTC 1 min read
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The favourite to be the next prime minister will set out his economic vision in a speech in Manchester.

The favourite to be the next prime minister will set out his economic vision in a speech in Manchester.
Burnham (PERSON) Manchester (LOCATION)
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