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Anand Menon (Institute for Government) sets out analysis of Mayor Andy Burnham’s post‑Brexit options and likely policy choices, exploring what a Greater Manchester approach to Brexit governance and economic relationships might involve.
Andy Burnham is urged to create a National Care Service within this parliament, arguing for devolution‑led reform to deliver a unified care system — a policy proposal for Greater Manchester and possibly a model for wider UK reform.
Examines whether elected mayors can help restore public trust in government, exploring the role of mayoral leadership, accountability and local visibility as potential drivers of increased public confidence in institutions.
Argues that Andy Burnham’s approach has lifted expectations for government, reshaping standards for mayoral leadership and public service delivery and setting a new benchmark for how subnational politicians engage with policy and communities.
Analysis examines the scale and implications of Andy Burnham’s major policy moves, assessing what difference his expanded local powers and programmes might make for devolution, services and regional governance.
Andy Burnham has signalled openness to exploring EU membership, according to commentary that discusses the mayor's shifting position and its potential implications for devolution and regional political strategy.
Argues that following reforms to the pension triple lock, Andy Burnham should take bolder action on other fiscal challenges, urging more ambitious proposals to address broader regional and fiscal problems.
Analysis considers whether Andy Burnham can meet expectations at Labour conference, assessing his political positioning and the tests he faces ahead of party debates and public scrutiny in the run-up to conference.
Warns that Andy Burnham’s advocacy for English devolution risks serious consequences, outlining perceived dangers and political obstacles to his proposed decentralisation agenda.
Covers Andy Burnham’s plan to grant greater powers to Antonia Romeo as head of the civil service in his devolved administration, signalling a shift in governance and central–local relations.