The Greater Manchester mayor said he has already written to new Prime Minister Keir Starmer with his requests for the city-region
Andy Burnham was back around the cabinet table this morning as Keir Starmer met with 11 mayors from across the country in Downing Street. The new Prime Minister, who hosted the breakfast meeting alongside his deputy Angela Rayner, told the mayors that they are 'equal partners' in Labour's new government and its plans.
The Greater Manchester mayor said: "What a change from me having to stand outside the conference centre trying to get heard last year when they were scrapping HS2 to being around the cabinet table. Going forward, the Council of the Nations and Regions will ensure that the voice of Greater Manchester is heard when big decisions are made.
The Labour Party has promised to give other parts of the country similar devolution powers to Greater Manchester as well as going 'further and faster' in areas where these powers already exist. Asked whether this means that Greater Manchester stands still while other regions catch up, Mr Burnham said, "No, never. Not on my watch."
He spoke about plans to bringing eight commuter railway lines in Greater Manchester into the Bee Network - his new London-style public transport system. He also called for the budget for employment support to be devolved. He said: "Keir was quite keen for them to rotate. It's really important civil servants and members of the cabinet to leave the capital city and that includes me."
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