Burnham ally to unveil ambitious plan to reverse decades of privatisation
Exclusive: Productive State policy paper envisages state regaining control of basics to make life affordable, in fleshing out of Manchesterism Andy Burnham’s government should reverse 40 years of privatisation with a long-term plan to take over failing utilities in administration, issuing “bonds for shares” and setting up state competitors, according to a new blueprint for “Manchesterism”. The policy paper – The Productive State – is released on Monday as Burnham arrives in Westminster to be swo
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Andy Burnham after winning the Makerfield byelection for Labour. The Productive State proposes bonds for shares being issued for failing utility companies. Photograph: Jon Super/APView image in fullscreenAndy Burnham after winning the Makerfield byelection for Labour. The Productive State proposes bonds for shares being issued for failing utility companies. Photograph: Jon Super/APAndy BurnhamBurnham ally to unveil ambitious plan to reverse decades of privatisationExclusive: Productive State policy paper envisages state regaining control of basics to make life affordable, in fleshing out of ManchesterismJessica Elgot Deputy political editorSun 21 Jun 2026 12.00 EDTLast modified on Sun 21 Jun 2026 12.02 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleAndy Burnham’s government should reverse 40 years…
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