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Can Burnham burst the Westminster bubble?

After being named Labour’s candidate for the Greater Manchester metro mayor, Andy Burnham talks to Thomas Bridge about his aims for the role, the future of devolution and why he wants to step away from Westminster and into local government.

By Tom Bridge | 17 August 2016

Andy Burnham is quick to proclaim himself ‘a non-Westminster, Westminster politician'.

Given his 15-year long career as an MP, occupying roles including health secretary and his current position of shadow home secretary, his eagerness to distance himself from central government could be seen as surprising.

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Popular articles by Tom Bridge

  1. Reject devo deals at your peril
  2. Cash cuts curb employment aid
  3. Whitehall's 'frustrating silence' raises devolution concerns
  4. A healthy debate
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