Andy Burnham highlights 'key' first steps for Sir Keir Starmer's new Labour government
manchestereveningnews.co.ukAndy 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.
In a nod to further devolution out of London and into the regions, the Prime Minister spoke on Saturday of being 'bold about pushing power and resource out of Whitehall', saying that 'those with skin in the game know what's best for their communities'.
The Mayor of Greater Manchester said devolution was key to 'get this country growing'. "Devolution to the big city regions is the way to do that, as Greater Manchester has proved," Mr Burnham said. READ MORE: 'She's one of the most powerful women in the country, but on our council estate she's still Our Ange' Asked by the BBC's political editor Laura Kuenssberg whether he was 'missing' being part of a Cabinet as an MP, he said: "I'm really excited, actually, to be in the position I am in. "Because I think this is going to be a great era for the English cities and the English regions, and Greater Manchester will be at the forefront of that with a government saying that its core mission is growth.
Well, Greater Manchester has been growing faster than the UK economy in recent times, and we have got so much more to give." He said he 'wouldn't swap my position for anything' and that he was looking forward to meeting with Sir Keir.
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