Andy Burnham to propose devolution plan in first major policy speech since launching bid for No 10 – UK politics live

<p>Makerfield MP and hopeful prime minister to pledge ‘growth in every postcode’ </p><p>Asked what she thought of Andy Burnham not taking questions this morning, <strong>Badenoch</strong> said:</p><p>Andy Burnham doesn’t like questions. Nigel Farage doesn’t like questions. Even Keir Starmer in parliament, he doesn’t like questions here.</p><p>If you want somebody who can answer questions, please come to me. I will answer all of your questions.</p><p>I know that it should not be Ed Miliband. He is the single person who has done the most to deindustrialise our country and make us poorer. He should not be rewarded with an even more powerful job where he can completely bankrupt the country.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/jun/29/andy-burnham-devolution-speech-keir-starmer-labour-latest-news-updates">Continue reading...</a>