Andy Burnham says devolution and committing to the Northern Powerhouse would be 'wise moves'
Andy Burnham spoke of 'a great era for the English cities and the English regions' as he was quizzed on the start of Sir Keir Starmer's new Labour government today.
READ MORE: 'She's one of the most powerful women in the country, but on our council estate she's still Our Ange' He said he 'wouldn't swap my position for anything' and that he was looking forward to meeting with Sir Keir. "The last government left £17bn in the plan for that new railway, but it just couldn't make decisions on what should happen at Manchester Piccadilly and at the other end of the line, in Liverpool," said Mr Burnham.
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