Andy Burnham, positioning himself as a future prime minister, delivered his first major speech since becoming MP for Makerfield, calling the Westminster system 'broken' and advocating for a 'No 10 North' to drive devolution.
Speech in Manchester
Speaking in Manchester, Burnham argued that a 'more of the same' approach would not work and outlined ambitious plans including the biggest council housebuilding programme since the post-war period and 'good growth in every postcode'.
Devolution and housing
Burnham's proposals focus on shifting power from London to the North, with a promise to build hundreds of thousands of new council homes. He emphasized that economic growth must benefit all regions, not just the South East.
Analysis from Pippa and Kiran
Pippa and Kiran, hosts of the Politics Weekly UK podcast, examine what the speech reveals about Burnham's economic ambitions and his strategy for the Labour leadership. They discuss whether 'No 10 North' is a viable alternative to the current system.
Listeners are invited to send comments and questions to politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.com.
