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Andy Burnham vows to decentralise power in Scotland

Andy Burnham vows to decentralise power in Scotland
BBC Scotland Monday 29 June 2026, 12:18 UTC 1 min read
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The Labour MP, who is expected to succeed Sir Keir Starmer as prime minister, said he wants to take power away from devolved parliaments and empower communities.

The Labour MP, who is expected to succeed Sir Keir Starmer as prime minister, said he wants to take power away from devolved parliaments and empower communities.
Andy Burnham (PERSON) Scotland (LOCATION) Keir Starmer (PERSON)
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