Why Andy Burnham’s devolution pledge will be tricky to deliver
Westminster has largely clung on to its role as political ringmaster. Photograph: ullstein bild Dtl./ullstein bild/GettyView image in fullscreenWestminster has largely clung on to its role as political ringmaster. The Centre for Cities estimates as little as 5% of tax revenue currently stays with mayors and local authorities.
- ▪Westminster has largely clung on to its role as political ringmaster.
- ▪Photograph: ullstein bild Dtl./ullstein bild/GettyView image in fullscreenWestminster has largely clung on to its role as political ringmaster.
- ▪The Centre for Cities estimates as little as 5% of tax revenue currently stays with mayors and local authorities.
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Westminster has largely clung on to its role as political ringmaster. Photograph: ullstein bild Dtl./ullstein bild/GettyView image in fullscreenWestminster has largely clung on to its role as political ringmaster. Photograph: ullstein bild Dtl./ullstein bild/GettyEconomics viewpointDevolutionWhy Andy Burnham’s devolution pledge will be tricky to deliverRichard PartingtonSharing income tax with England’s regional mayors could tackle inequality but many councils are ill-equipped for an enlarged roleSun 2 Aug 2026 07.19 EDTLast modified on Sun 2 Aug 2026 07.22 EDTShareOn the road to Downing Street, Andy Burnham promised to transfer power from Westminster to every postcode in the country.
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