- Andy Burnham is involved in discussions regarding new health devolution arrangements and the devolution of power from central government in the Manchester/South Yorkshire area.
- A major policy speech regarding the devolution of power in the north of England took place, amidst concerns over power hoarding in the south of the UK.
- Andy Burnham discussed regional power flows in England, citing concerns over industrial transition and distant governance in locations like Aberdeen, Bangor, and Dundee.
The Eden Project gained approval for a new site in Morecambe, while the Scottish Government backed a project in Dundee, linking to Burnham's devolution focus.
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Updated Aug 15
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What happened
The Eden Project gained approval for a new site in Morecambe, while the Scottish Government backed a project in Dundee, linking to Burnham's devolution focus.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Andy Burnham
British politician (born 1970)
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Dundee
city in Scotland, UK
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Morecambe
town and civil parish in Lancashire, England
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