ANDY Burnham will today promise what he describes as the biggest transfer out of Whitehall in modern times — as he lays out his ten-year plan for Britain.
In his first major leadership speech, he will argue the country needs a change in “how Britain is governed, not just changing who governs it”.
PM-in-waiting Andy Burnham will argue the country needs a radical change Credit: EPA
Housing Secretary Steve Reed insisted Britain did not need to return to the polls Credit: Getty
Speaking at Manchester’s People’s History Museum, he will pledge to a new “No10 North” driving devolution and “good growth in every postcode”.
The PM-in-waiting’s blueprint includes a ten-year mission to raise living standards through reindustrialisation, housebuilding, infrastructure, and reform of essential utilities.
He will also pledge to rewrite procurement rules to back British , industry, and apprenticeships.
The speech promises to put technical education on an equal footing to university routes as the first part of Labour’s response to reducing the high numbers of young people not in work, education, or training.
The pitch echoes ’s own promise of a “decade of national renewal” and describing his government as a long-term project.
Meanwhile, Labour yesterday shut down calls for a snap election before Mr Burnham enters No10.
Housing Secretary insisted Britain did not need to return to the polls as it does not have a presidential system.
He also said Mr Burnham would be sticking to the fundamentals of the party’s 2024 manifesto.
Labour deputy leader echoed the line, despite repeatedly calling for a when entered Downing Street.
But she rejected accusations of hypocrisy and said it was different as Ms Truss “crashed the economy.”
But the Conservatives challenged Mr Burnham to come to before the summer recess so MPs can rigorously question his plans.
Leader said: “Britain should not have to wait until September to find out what he intends to do — unless of course he himself does not know yet.”
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