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Burnham says devolution plan paves the way for a written UK constitution

Burnham says devolution plan paves the way for a written UK constitution
Financial Times Saturday 01 August 2026, 18:14 UTC 1 min read
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Prime minister’s sweeping powers for local mayors could lead to ‘new principles’ for running England

Prime minister’s sweeping powers for local mayors could lead to ‘new principles’ for running England
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